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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bend, OR

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$169,920
  2. Process Engineering Manager$169,920
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$169,920
  4. VP of Engineering$169,920
  5. Director of R&D$169,920
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$169,920
  7. NPI Manager$169,920
  8. Capital Projects Manager$169,920
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$169,920
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$169,920
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$169,920
  12. Director of Automation$169,920
  13. Automation Manager$169,920
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$169,920
  15. R&D Manager$169,920
  16. R&D Engineer$169,920
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$169,920
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$169,920
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$169,920
  20. VP of Sales (Industrial)$149,450
  21. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$149,450
  22. Director of Sales$149,450
  23. National Sales Manager$149,450
  24. Key Account Manager$149,450
  25. National Account Manager$149,450

Bars show the top 25 of 325 ranked. The table below lists all 325. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bend, OR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,580$169,920$194,6501500.96
20VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
21Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
22Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
23National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
24Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
25National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
26Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
27Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
28Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
29Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
30Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
31Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
32Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
33Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,010$149,450$208,3202000.45
34CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
35Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
36Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
37VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
38Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
39Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
40FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
41Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
42Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$121,250$149,030$187,2502900.5
43Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,610$139,380$166,4201100.74
44Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
45EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
46EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
47Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
48Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
49Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
50S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
51Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
52Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
53Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
54Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
55Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
56EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
57Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,020$134,070$200,7803700.85
58Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,600$133,720$145,590400.66
59Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,600$133,720$145,590400.66
60Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,600$133,720$145,590400.66
61Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,600$133,720$145,590400.66
62Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,600$133,720$145,590400.66
63PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,210$129,030$163,5206900.59
64MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,210$129,030$163,5206900.59
65SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,210$129,030$163,5206900.59
66Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,210$129,030$163,5206900.59
67Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,210$129,030$163,5206900.59
68Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
69Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
70Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
71Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
72Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
73Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
74Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
75Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
76Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$107,630$127,090$145,0001100.81
77Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$111,410$133,9501000.91
78Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$111,410$133,9501000.91
79Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$111,410$133,9501000.91
80QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,250$107,950$139,2501201.03
81Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
82Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
83Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
84Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
85Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
86Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
87Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
88Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
89Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
90VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
91Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
92Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
93QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
94Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
95Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
96FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
97FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
98Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
99QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
100Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
101Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
102Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
103Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
104Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
105Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
106Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
107Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
108QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
109Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
110CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
111Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
112Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
113Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,810$102,590$128,6801700.97
114Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
115Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
116Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
117Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
118Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
119Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
120Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
121Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
122Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
123Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
124Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
125CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,890$101,130$119,370700.36
126Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$74,740$99,200$112,8406101.16
127VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
128Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
129Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
130Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
131Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
132Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
133Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
134Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
135Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
136Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
137Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
138Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
139Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
140Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,400$99,010$115,0501000.67
141Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$81,470$97,690$106,620500.94
142Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,440$97,280$120,6409201.23
143Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,440$97,280$120,6409201.23
144Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
145Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
146Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
147Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
148Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
149Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,570$96,520$135,870Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
150Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
151Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
152Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
153Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
154Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
155Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
156Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
157Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
158Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
159Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
160Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
161Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
162Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
163Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
164Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
165Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
166Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
167Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
168Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
169Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
170Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
171Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
172Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
173Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
174Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
175Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
176EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
177VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
178Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
179Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
180Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
181Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
182Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
183Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
184Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$96,080$121,1801700.67
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,150$94,540$107,980900.95
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,150$94,540$107,980900.95
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,150$94,540$107,980900.95
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,660$93,660$137,9702,2600.93
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,790$86,030$101,7407500.74
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,790$86,030$101,7407500.74
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,790$86,030$101,7407500.74
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,790$86,030$101,7407500.74
200Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,170$83,640$98,0502100.74
201Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,170$83,640$98,0502100.74
202Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,170$83,640$98,0502100.74
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,050$81,920$98,8303500.82
212Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
213Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
214Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
215Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
216Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
217CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
218Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
219Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,150$70,160$80,4503900.84
220NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,190$67,200$82,390400.92
221Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
222Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
223Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
224Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
225Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
226Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
227Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
228Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
229Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
230Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
231Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
232Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
233Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
234Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
235Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
236Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
237End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
238Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,950$65,680$77,0901500.49
239Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,050$65,370$90,3303601.05
240CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
2415-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
242Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
243CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
244Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
245Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
246EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
247CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
248Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
249Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
250Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
251Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
252Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,470$62,890$70,700900.45
253Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,900$61,150$76,7003401.18
254Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
255Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
256Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
257Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
258Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
259Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,020$59,320$64,3601300.48
260Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,180$57,440$74,6203600.83
261Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,180$57,440$74,6203600.83
262Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
263TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
264Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
265Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
266Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
267Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
268Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
269Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
270Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
271Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
272Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
273Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$56,910$62,3803301.14
274GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,980$55,310$61,040700.74
275Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,980$55,310$61,040700.74
276Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,650$53,680$56,790500.38
277Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,650$53,680$56,790500.38
278CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,830$53,320$62,770900.74
279Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$47,260$49,370$59,4903200.6
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,880$49,000$65,4903900.93
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,290$48,710$59,350700.38
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,160$48,450$54,7805701
318Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,620$48,150$52,4201400.82
319Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,620$48,150$52,4201400.82
320SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,620$48,150$52,4201400.82
321Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,620$48,150$52,4201400.82
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,480$46,870$55,930700.68
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,320$44,360$48,920900.88
324Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,020$43,050$47,7901,4500.94
325Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,020$43,050$47,7901,4500.94

What should you know about not published by BLS?

CEO / President (Manufacturing), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Senior Director of Operations, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Oregon

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Bend, OR. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates current compensation for critical roles in Bend, OR. For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position, the median pay is $169,920, which is slightly lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bend, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The middle band width for this role is $63,070, which is narrower than the national bandwidth of $73,140.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) in Bend earns a median of $149,450, which is higher than the national median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bend, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role maps to the broader Sales Managers SOC. The middle band width for the local role is $103,310, representing significant variance in total compensation structures for this position in the area.

CFO compensation in Bend is set at a median of $149,030, trailing the national median of $166,570. The middle band width is $66,000, showing a lower spread compared to the $94,490 national bandwidth. The previous year median for this role was $133,080. These figures include only base cash as measured by the BLS and exclude equity or deferred components.

The Injection Molding Technician role in Bend demonstrates a median pay of $44,360, mirroring the national median of $44,350. For manufacturing occupations in Bend, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Sanitation Technician role shows a local median of $43,050, which is higher than the national median of $36,840. These roles map to broader cleaning and production machine operator occupations.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The local median of $169,920 is very close to the national median of $171,270. This suggests that local compensation for this engineering leadership role is well-aligned with broader market standards.

What does the location quotient of 0.45 signify for the VP of Sales role?

A location quotient of 0.45 indicates that the employment concentration for this role in Bend is significantly lower than the national average. It does not measure salary levels or candidate availability.

Are local industry wages used for these calculations?

No: The industry-specific figures provided, such as for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, represent national averages only. They do not reflect the specific pay practices of local manufacturing facilities.

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