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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Boise City, ID

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 340 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$172,780
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$172,780
  3. Senior Director of Operations$172,780
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$168,530
  5. Process Engineering Manager$168,530
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$168,530
  7. VP of Engineering$168,530
  8. Director of R&D$168,530
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$168,530
  10. NPI Manager$168,530
  11. Capital Projects Manager$168,530
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$168,530
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$168,530
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$168,530
  15. Director of Automation$168,530
  16. Automation Manager$168,530
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$168,530
  18. R&D Manager$168,530
  19. R&D Engineer$168,530
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$168,530
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$168,530
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$168,530
  23. Purchasing Manager$144,660
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$144,660
  25. Procurement Manager$144,660

Bars show the top 25 of 340 ranked. The table below lists all 340. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Boise City, ID, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$133,860$172,780$296,5801,6303.17
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$133,860$172,780$296,5801,6303.17
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$133,860$172,780$296,5801,6303.17
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,220$168,530$213,2706001.08
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,690$144,660$202,4101800.82
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,690$144,660$202,4101800.82
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,690$144,660$202,4101800.82
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,690$144,660$202,4101800.82
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,690$144,660$202,4101800.82
28VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
29Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
30Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
31National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
32Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
33National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
34Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
35Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
36Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
37Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
38Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
39Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
40Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
41Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$105,320$141,440$179,8801,2700.79
42Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
43Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
44Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
45Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
46Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
47Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,440$135,020$170,5303100.81
48PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,990$131,590$161,3503,2400.76
49MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,990$131,590$161,3503,2400.76
50SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,990$131,590$161,3503,2400.76
51Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,990$131,590$161,3503,2400.76
52Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,990$131,590$161,3503,2400.76
53CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
54Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
55Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
56VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
57Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
58Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
59FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
60Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
61Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,170$131,130$170,4401,5700.74
62Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
63EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
64EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
65Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
66Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
67Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
68S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
69Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
70Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
71Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
72Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
73Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
74EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
75Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,960$130,970$161,8906900.44
76Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
77Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
78Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
79Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
80Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
81Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
82Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
83Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
84Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,090$129,790$165,2405901.17
85Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$93,640$115,360$166,3305500.99
86Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
87Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
88Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
89Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
90Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
91Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
92Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
93Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
94Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
95VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
96Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
97Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
98QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
99Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
100Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
101FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
102FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
103Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
104QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
105Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
106Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
107Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
108Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
109Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
110Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
111Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
112Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
113QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
114Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
115CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
116Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
117Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
118Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,010$108,730$135,6405000.81
119Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
120Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
121Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
122Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
123Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
124Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
125Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
126Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
127Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
128Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
129Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
130Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
131Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
132Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
133Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
134Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
135Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
136Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
137Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
138Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
139Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
140Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
141Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
142Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
143Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
144Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
145EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
146VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
147Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
148Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
149Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
150Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
151Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
152Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
153Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,420$100,840$129,5808100.88
154Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,420$98,580$129,5303,2201.2
155Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,420$98,580$129,5303,2201.2
156VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
157Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
158Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
159Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
160Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
161Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
162Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
163Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
164Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
165Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
166Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
167Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
168Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
169Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,400$97,610$125,7805200.94
170Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,830$92,340$119,1102500.64
171Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,830$92,340$119,1102500.64
172Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,830$92,340$119,1102500.64
173Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
174Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
175Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
176Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
177Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
178Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
179Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
180Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
181Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
182Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
183Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
184CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,860$91,340$106,3904800.64
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,170$86,920$105,7603200.9
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,170$86,920$105,7603200.9
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,170$86,920$105,7603200.9
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,010$83,680$129,08011,2701.28
196Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$51,360$78,930$106,3301100.51
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,530$76,700$96,9103,1400.86
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,530$76,700$96,9103,1400.86
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,530$76,700$96,9103,1400.86
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,530$76,700$96,9103,1400.86
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,530$75,350$96,4501,5601
210Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$43,820$73,420$81,430Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
211Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$43,820$73,420$81,430Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
212Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
213Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
214Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
215Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
216Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
217CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
218Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
219Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,540$73,100$85,4401,4000.82
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,590$72,860$103,8008400.8
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,590$72,860$103,8008400.8
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,590$72,860$103,8008400.8
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,580$72,010$79,440400.26
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,850$70,260$87,5908500.69
225MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,320$64,710$66,610700.67
226PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,010$64,410$78,6602501.53
227Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,010$64,410$78,6602501.53
228Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,010$64,410$78,6602501.53
229Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,010$64,410$78,6602501.53
230CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$52,170$63,790$70,890400.49
231Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
232Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
233Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
234Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
235Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
236Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
237Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
238Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
239Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
240Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
241Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
242Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
243Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
244Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
245Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
246Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
247End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
248Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,590$63,620$74,7801,1301.02
249Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$44,460$63,480$74,050501.24
250QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,750$61,870$65,490700.47
251Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,050$61,610$82,0402,5101.31
252Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$49,500$61,530$66,720400.5
253Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
254Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
255Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
256Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
257Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
258Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,840$60,670$78,8705000.51
259Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,230$60,440$89,820Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
260CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
2615-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
262Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
263CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
264Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
265Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
266EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
267CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
268Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
269Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
270Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
271Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
272Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,970$60,430$73,3504400.6
273GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,320$58,990$74,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
274Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,320$58,990$74,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
275Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,510$57,270$66,0202,2702.2
276Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,960$56,790$75,3301,5300.97
277Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,960$56,790$75,3301,5300.97
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,240$59,5301,4001.34
290Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
291Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
292CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
293Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
294Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
295First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
296Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
297Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
298Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
299Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
300Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
301Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$49,820$65,3601,0800.71
302CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,100$49,420$65,1702000.46
303Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,850$47,440$55,6708000.41
304Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
305Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
306Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
307Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
308Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
309Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
310Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$41,700$49,2202,0901.01
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,110$40,560$48,0001500.36
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,110$40,560$48,0001500.36
313Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$39,490$40,330$50,2901500.87
314Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,170$39,380$54,3301300.35
315Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,350$38,610$45,7506801.1
316Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,350$38,610$45,7506801.1
317SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,350$38,610$45,7506801.1
318Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,350$38,610$45,7506801.1
319Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,430$38,170$46,1102000.56
320Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
321Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
322Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
323Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
324CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
325Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
326Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
327Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
328Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
329Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
330Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
331Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
332Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
333Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
334Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
335Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
336Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
337Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
338Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,340$37,440$40,5902500.4
339Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,660$36,140$39,8405,2600.95
340Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,660$36,140$39,8405,2600.95

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State figures for Idaho

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Boise City, ID. 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 presents the following wage summary for Boise City, ID. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) median is $172,780, which is below the national median of $213,990. The middle band width is $162,720. This role sits under the Chief Executives SOC, which spans diverse industries. National industry-specific wages are included only as a macro-economic benchmark.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Boise report a median of $168,530, which is slightly lower than the national median of $171,270. The median change is $4,800. The local middle band width is $76,050. The area exhibits a high employment concentration for this role with a location quotient of 1.08. The data represents base cash compensation as tracked by BLS.

Purchasing Managers in the Boise market earn a median of $144,660, which is very close to the national median of $148,080. The middle band width for this occupation is $93,720. The role mapping is to the Purchasing Managers SOC. The previous year median was $119,700. The significant increase in median pay suggests a tightenng market for this professional category.

Production Technicians in Boise earn a median of $37,440, below the national median of $40,110. The middle band width is $5,250. Sanitation Technicians earn a median of $36,140, which is lower than the national median of $36,840. These roles map to broader production worker and janitorial occupation definitions.

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What is the scope of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager salary?

This salary is based on the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. It includes various engineering management roles across all sectors, not just manufacturing.

Is the median pay of $172,780 for CEOs consistent with local industry trends?

The median of $172,780 reflects current OEWS survey data for the broader Chief Executives SOC in Boise. It is a market-wide figure for the broader classification, not an industry-specific offer.

What determines the middle band width for the Purchasing Manager?

The $93,720 middle band width is the arithmetic difference between the P75 and P25 pay percentiles within the local Purchasing Managers SOC. It characterizes the pay spread among the middle 50 percent of professionals in that occupation.

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