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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 344 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$195,400
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$195,400
  3. Senior Director of Operations$195,400
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$179,980
  5. Process Engineering Manager$179,980
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$179,980
  7. VP of Engineering$179,980
  8. Director of R&D$179,980
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$179,980
  10. NPI Manager$179,980
  11. Capital Projects Manager$179,980
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$179,980
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$179,980
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$179,980
  15. Director of Automation$179,980
  16. Automation Manager$179,980
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$179,980
  18. R&D Manager$179,980
  19. R&D Engineer$179,980
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$179,980
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$179,980
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$179,980
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$153,030
  24. Corporate Controller$153,030
  25. Plant Controller$153,030

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,440$195,400$287,2103900.87
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,440$195,400$287,2103900.87
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$131,440$195,400$287,2103900.87
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,970$179,980$215,4702200.45
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,760$153,030$196,2109000.49
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,460$145,690$183,8908000.59
46Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
47Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
48Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
49Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
50Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
51Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,770$139,980$172,4706702
52Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,280$138,130$174,0602400.5
53Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$118,710$132,510$156,180400.38
54Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$118,710$132,510$156,180400.38
55Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$118,710$132,510$156,180400.38
56QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$118,990$132,110$139,0101900.51
57Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$108,520$130,440$168,120501.09
58Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$108,520$130,440$168,120501.09
59Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$108,520$130,440$168,120501.09
60PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,390$130,330$165,5207400.2
61MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,390$130,330$165,5207400.2
62SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,390$130,330$165,5207400.2
63Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,390$130,330$165,5207400.2
64Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,390$130,330$165,5207400.2
65Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$128,960$159,680700.4
66Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$128,960$159,680700.4
67Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$128,960$159,680700.4
68Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$128,960$159,680700.4
69Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$128,960$159,680700.4
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,090$126,960$155,9404601.06
79Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
80Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
81Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
82Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
83Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
84Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
85Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
86Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
87Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
88VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
89Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
90Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
91QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
92Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
93Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
94FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
95FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
96Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
97QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
98Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
99Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
100Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
101Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
102Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
103Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
104Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
105Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
106QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
107Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
108CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
109Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
110Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
111Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,520$159,8303000.57
112Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
113Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
114Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
115Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
116Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
117Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
118Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
119Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
120Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
121Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
122Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
123CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,500$119,790$142,8505600.87
124Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,110$107,190$142,7903100.93
125Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,110$107,190$142,7903100.93
126Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,110$107,190$142,7903100.93
127Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
128Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
129Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
130Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
131Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
132Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
133Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
134Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
135Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
136Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
137Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
138Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
139Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
140Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
141Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
142Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
143Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
144Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
145Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
146Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
147Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
148Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
149Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
150Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
151Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
152Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
153EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
154VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
155Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
156Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
157Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
158Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
159Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
160Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
161Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,490$104,700$128,6302800.35
162Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,260$104,580$130,3301,4100.61
163Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,260$104,580$130,3301,4100.61
164VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
165VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
166Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
167General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
168Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
169EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
170Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
171Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$104,460$162,2604,1000.54
172NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$74,610$101,770$120,5406104.64
173VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
174Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
175Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
176National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
177Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
178National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
179Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
180Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
181Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
182Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
183Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
184Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
185Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
186Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,210$98,270$155,4401,2200.88
187Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,620$97,570$128,7101901.04
188VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
189Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
190Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
191Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
192Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
193Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
194Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
195Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
196Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
197Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
198Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
199Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
200Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
201Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$95,510$126,7304901.03
202Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
203Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
204Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
205Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
206Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
207Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
208Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
209Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
210Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,870$94,280$119,4601,1700.87
211PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,490$89,650$114,5502601.81
212Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,490$89,650$114,5502601.81
213Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,490$89,650$114,5502601.81
214Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,490$89,650$114,5502601.81
215Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,370$82,720$112,7804901.59
216Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,370$82,720$112,7804901.59
217Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,370$82,720$112,7804901.59
218MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$66,790$82,310$82,3101301.44
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,460$80,120$108,9006700.62
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,610$80,040$116,0707000.78
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,610$80,040$116,0707000.78
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,610$80,040$116,0707000.78
223Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$69,410$79,900$100,960501.64
224Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$69,410$79,900$100,960501.64
225Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,350$79,620$102,6701,8700.59
226Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,350$79,620$102,6701,8700.59
227Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,350$79,620$102,6701,8700.59
228Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,350$79,620$102,6701,8700.59
229Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
230Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
231Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
232Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
233Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
234CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
235Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
236Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,900$76,940$100,3509400.64
237Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,860$75,860$98,7601,4100.85
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,120$73,680$94,3409100.95
256Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$61,410$70,840$79,4101601.75
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,200$67,490$79,8201,2100.9
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,200$67,490$79,8201,2100.9
259Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$52,680$66,400$78,7906800.76
260Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
261Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
262Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
263Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
264Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
265Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$61,380$74,6108000.94
266CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,080$58,540$62,9501600.42
267Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
268TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
269Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
270Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
271Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
272Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
273Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
274Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
275Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
276Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
277Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
278Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,280$57,360$70,2208000.88
279QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,850$56,630$71,5501401.1
280GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,150$51,310$62,320800.27
281Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,150$51,310$62,320800.27
282Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,960$50,740$57,220900.17
283Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,960$50,740$57,220900.17
284SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,960$50,740$57,220900.17
285Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,960$50,740$57,220900.17
286CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
2875-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
288Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
289CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
290Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
291Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
292EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
293CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
294Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
295Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
296Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
297Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
298Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$50,680$71,5202500.4
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,630$46,710$61,4101,1100.86
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,950$46,060$49,520600.17
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,950$46,060$49,520600.17
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,970$59,3301,3800.78
320Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,420$45,520$56,0701300.4
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,470$44,980$57,2902,3701.41
322Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,970$42,490$47,0804,0600.84
323Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,970$42,490$47,0804,0600.84
324Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,370$39,680$46,3801100.34
325Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
326Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
327Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
328Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
329CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
330Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
331Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
332Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
333Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
334Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
335Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
336Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
337Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
338Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
339Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
340Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
341Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
342Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
343Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,320$36,140$46,2705000.92
344Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,290$35,290$35,2903602.55

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this occupation (SOC 11-1011) is $213,990. Communications Equipment Manufacturing provides a national industry benchmark of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $155,770.

Manufacturing Headhunters notes that while the national industry median is substantially higher, local executive compensation is constrained by the local labor supply and the specific industry mix of the Bakersfield region, which is not dominated by communications manufacturing.

For manufacturing occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This SOC 11-9041 role has a national median of $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing lists a national median of $192,800. The local middle-band width is $63,500, which is narrower than the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

CFOs in manufacturing locally earn a median of $153,030, which grew by $10,140 compared to May 2024. The national occupational median is $166,570. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing has a national median of $210,870. The local middle-band width is $81,450. Candidates in this area often align with broader corporate financial management roles, which, while competitive, are subject to the same national median constraints as the broader financial occupation.

Production Technicians, mapped to SOC 51-9199, earn a local median of $36,140. For manufacturing occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median for this role is $40,110. Tobacco Manufacturing, a reference industry, shows a national median of $77,630. The local middle-band width of $11,950 is quite close to the national $12,980. This indicates that pay dispersion for this role is consistent locally with national norms.

For manufacturing occupations in Bakersfield-Delano, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median is $39,680. The local middle-band width of $0 suggests extremely compressed wages or a limited data set. Dairy Product Manufacturing industry data at the national level reports a median of $50,960. As this is a broader SOC, the data includes all types of food processing, not just dairy, which may explain the discrepancy.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How do Bakersfield Manufacturing Engineering Manager salaries compare to national norms?

The local median of $179,980 is higher than the national occupational median of $171,270. This reflects strong regional demand for engineering oversight despite the area's specific industry composition.

Why is the middle-band width for Food Process Operators $0?

A $0 middle-band width indicates that the p25, median, and p75 values are identical in the local dataset. This demonstrates very little salary variance for this position in the Bakersfield area.

Can I rely on the Dairy Product Manufacturing median for my plant hiring?

The $50,960 median is a national industry-level figure, not a local one. Local roles remain governed by the SOC 51-3099, which reflects the broader food processing market in the Bakersfield area.

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