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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Billings, MT

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 315 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$227,000
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$227,000
  3. Senior Director of Operations$227,000
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,110
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,110
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,110
  7. VP of Engineering$163,110
  8. Director of R&D$163,110
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,110
  10. NPI Manager$163,110
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,110
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,110
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,110
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,110
  15. Director of Automation$163,110
  16. Automation Manager$163,110
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,110
  18. R&D Manager$163,110
  19. R&D Engineer$163,110
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,110
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,110
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,110
  23. Manufacturing Engineer$139,420
  24. Process Engineer$139,420
  25. Industrial Engineer$139,420

Bars show the top 25 of 315 ranked. The table below lists all 315. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Billings, MT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,240$227,000$386,6701000.81
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,240$227,000$386,6701000.81
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$149,240$227,000$386,6701000.81
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,580$163,110$179,7301300.97
23Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
24Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
25Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
26Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
27Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
28Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
29Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
30Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
31Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
32Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
33Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
34Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
35Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
36Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
37Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
38Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
39Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
40Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
41Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
42Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
43Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
44Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
45Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
46Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
47Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
48Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
49EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
50VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
51Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
52Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
53Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
54Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
55Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
56Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
57Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,840$139,420$168,4601100.48
58CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
59Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
60Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
61VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
62Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
63Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
64FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
65Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
66Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,290$137,240$171,7102100.42
67Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
68EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
69EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
70Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
71Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
72Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
73S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
74Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
75Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
76Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
77Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
78Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
79EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
80Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,940$132,300$164,8403200.85
81Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
82Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
83Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
84Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
85Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
86Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
87Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
88Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
89Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
90VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
91Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
92Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
93QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
94Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
95Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
96FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
97FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
98Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
99QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
100Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
101Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
102Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
103Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
104Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
105Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
106Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
107Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
108QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
109Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
110CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
111Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
112Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
113Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,740$128,810$168,480500.32
114Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$107,140$128,160$191,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
115Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$107,140$128,160$191,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
116Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$107,140$128,160$191,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
117Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$107,140$128,160$191,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
118Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$107,140$128,160$191,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
119VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
120Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
121Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
122National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
123Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
124National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
125Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
126Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
127Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
128Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
129Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
130Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
131Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
132Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,420$117,970$169,9902400.61
133Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
134Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
135Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
136Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
137Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
138Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
139Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
140Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
141Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
142Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
143Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
144CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$107,930$132,7601200.69
145Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,810$105,520$135,560800.82
146Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,810$105,520$135,560800.82
147Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,810$105,520$135,560800.82
148VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
149Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
150Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
151Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
152Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
153Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
154Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
155Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
156Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
157Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
158Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
159Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
160Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
161Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,340$104,460$134,960900.66
162Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,780$103,380$142,2001200.9
163Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
164Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
165Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
166Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
167Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
168Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
169Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
170Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
171Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$103,230$130,4502101.74
172PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,600$100,440$150,7802500.25
173MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,600$100,440$150,7802500.25
174SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,600$100,440$150,7802500.25
175Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,600$100,440$150,7802500.25
176Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,600$100,440$150,7802500.25
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,080$96,980$135,3102,0300.96
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,330$85,540$125,4605200.81
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,330$85,540$125,4605200.81
187Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
188Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
189Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
190Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
191Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
192CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
193Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
194Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$82,280$108,8004101
195Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,870$81,520$106,8101101.3
196Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,870$81,520$106,8101101.3
197Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,870$81,520$106,8101101.3
198Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$63,700$80,980$83,5005101.11
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,850$80,290$98,4805701.52
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,100$75,780$97,8707900.9
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,100$75,780$97,8707900.9
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,100$75,780$97,8707900.9
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,100$75,780$97,8707900.9
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,410$71,070$88,5002100.82
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,410$71,070$88,5002100.82
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,410$71,070$88,5002100.82
215NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$46,780$65,000$78,100601.56
216Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,280$64,440$81,5402500.84
217CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
2185-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
219Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
220CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
221Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
222Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
223EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
224CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
225Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
226Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
227Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
228Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
229Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,390$64,420$80,3501400.79
230Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
231Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
232Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
233Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
234Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
235Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
236Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
237Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
238Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
239Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
240Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
241Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
242Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
243Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
244Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
245Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
246End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
247Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,690$62,370$83,1201800.69
248Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,000$62,240$77,3703001.22
249Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,600$60,270$75,3504901.3
250Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,600$60,270$75,3504901.3
251Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$49,400$59,780$69,3501001.94
252Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
253Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
254CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
255Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
256Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
257First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
258Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
259Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
260Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
261Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
262Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
263Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,870$59,680$104,0001200.32
264CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$51,730$54,070$65,990400.36
265Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
266Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
267Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
268Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
269Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
270Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,480$54,060$61,2401300.56
271Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
272TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
273Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
274Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
275Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
276Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
277Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
278Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
279Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
280Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
281Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
282Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,280$52,670$62,9204301.72
283Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,450$49,210$51,680400.35
284Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,450$49,210$51,680400.35
285QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,140$49,100$102,620902.65
286Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,120$48,380$56,2502900.61
287Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
288Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
289Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
290Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
291Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
292Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
293Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,100$43,110$48,6903600.73
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,610$40,510$47,850400.29
313Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,720$37,550$44,7801,3901.05
314Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,720$37,550$44,7801,3901.05
315Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,250$36,160$45,540600.71

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Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, Applications 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, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, 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, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Montana

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters presents the current wage data for Billings, MT. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) role shows a median of $227,000, which exceeds the national median of $213,990. The middle band width is $237,430. Because the BLS measures this under the broader Chief Executives SOC, these figures capture a wide scope of executive responsibilities.

Data remains limited to the broader occupational classification.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role reports a median of $163,110, which is lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Billings, MT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local P25/P75 middle band width is $49,150. This role is mapped to the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. The location quotient for this role is 0.97.

For the Manufacturing Engineer role, the median pay in Billings is $139,420, substantially higher than the national median of $102,440. The middle band width is $67,620. The prior median was $123,590. This role corresponds to the Industrial Engineers SOC. The industry-specific median provided for Petroleum and Coal Products is $127,140, provided solely as a national context.

Sanitation Technician roles in Billings report a median of $37,550, which is slightly higher than the national median of $36,840. The middle band width is $10,060. The Flexographic Press Operator, mapping to the Printing Press Operators SOC, reports a median of $36,160, which is lower than the national median of $45,780.

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Why is the Billings Manufacturing Engineer salary higher than the national average?

The higher median of $139,420 compared to the $102,440 national average reflects local market dynamics within the broader Industrial Engineers occupation. These figures represent observed survey results rather than negotiated employer offers.

Does the Flexographic Press Operator role share a SOC code?

Yes, this role is measured under the broader Printing Press Operators SOC. The plant-specific duties of a flexographic operator are captured within this aggregate category.

Are the listed middle band widths indicative of local hiring ranges?

The middle band width represents the arithmetic difference between the P75 and P25 percentiles. It is a statistical measurement of local wage spread, not a defined company salary band.

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