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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Boulder, CO

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 349 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$216,400
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$216,400
  3. Senior Director of Operations$216,400
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$203,420
  5. Process Engineering Manager$203,420
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$203,420
  7. VP of Engineering$203,420
  8. Director of R&D$203,420
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$203,420
  10. NPI Manager$203,420
  11. Capital Projects Manager$203,420
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$203,420
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$203,420
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$203,420
  15. Director of Automation$203,420
  16. Automation Manager$203,420
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$203,420
  18. R&D Manager$203,420
  19. R&D Engineer$203,420
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$203,420
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$203,420
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$203,420
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$200,970
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$200,970
  25. Director of Sales$200,970

Bars show the top 25 of 349 ranked. The table below lists all 349. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Boulder, CO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$213,440$216,400$322,2201100.43
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$213,440$216,400$322,2201100.43
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$213,440$216,400$322,2201100.43
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$169,650$203,420$234,0206802.49
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$157,160$200,970$255,5107400.94
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$142,610$192,970$270,5607000.67
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$148,730$179,090$228,2101,0201.32
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$138,060$169,000$233,4302600.95
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$129,210$164,560$206,6507,1303.41
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$129,210$164,560$206,6507,1303.41
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$129,210$164,560$206,6507,1303.41
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$129,210$164,560$206,6507,1303.41
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$129,210$164,560$206,6507,1303.41
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,880$162,040$201,6802300.75
99Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,350$160,290$214,420900.89
100Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,350$160,290$214,420900.89
101Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,350$160,290$214,420900.89
102Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,350$160,290$214,420900.89
103Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,350$160,290$214,420900.89
104VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
105VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
106Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
107General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
108Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
109EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
110Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
111Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,700$152,100$226,8502,7500.63
112Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,490$151,940$166,2302107.58
113Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,490$151,940$166,2302107.58
114Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,490$151,940$166,2302107.58
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$120,830$142,270$169,1201500.53
129Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,390$138,720$170,1603505.45
130Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,390$138,720$170,1603505.45
131Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,390$138,720$170,1603505.45
132Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
133Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
134Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
135Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
136Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
137Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,600$137,530$172,1605803.03
138Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,160$132,740$157,7101600.83
139Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,160$132,740$157,7101600.83
140Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,160$132,740$157,7101600.83
141QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$104,290$130,310$158,580Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,770$130,170$165,3705302.17
151Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,740$125,800$158,9401907.35
152Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,740$125,800$158,9401907.35
153MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,740$125,800$158,9401907.35
154Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,740$125,800$158,9401907.35
155Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,740$125,800$158,9401907.35
156Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
157Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
158Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
159Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
160Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
161Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
162Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
163Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
164Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
165Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
166Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
167CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,800$124,360$161,8101,1303.08
168Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$88,100$122,040$160,5902,9202.22
169Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$88,100$122,040$160,5902,9202.22
170Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
171Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
172Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
173Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
174Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
175Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
176Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
177Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
178Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
179Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
180Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
181Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
182Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
183Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
184Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
185Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
186Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
187Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
188Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
189Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
190Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
191Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
192Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
193Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
194Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
195Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
196EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
197VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
198Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
199Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
200Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
201Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
202Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
203Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
204Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,000$117,160$133,1409602.12
205Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$84,240$105,590$136,9405004.84
206Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,840$103,720$127,6501200.7
207Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,840$103,720$127,6501200.7
208Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,840$103,720$127,6501200.7
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,480$99,990$129,5602,3801.33
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,480$99,990$129,5602,3801.33
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,480$99,990$129,5602,3801.33
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,480$99,990$129,5602,3801.33
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,650$98,350$121,6904800.93
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,650$98,350$121,6904800.93
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,650$98,350$121,6904800.93
216CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$71,670$91,420$107,780401.04
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,190$84,880$109,2109501.14
225Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
226Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
227Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
228Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
229Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
230Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
231Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
232Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
233Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,140$83,940$104,1206300.83
234Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$66,720$83,480$108,6807701.27
235NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,410$78,370$92,6901201.64
236Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$62,060$77,350$77,7201206.04
237Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,480$75,390$101,7101101.25
238Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$61,000$73,100$97,170402.12
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,920$73,050$85,0503400.62
257PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,350$72,590$83,1601702.15
258Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,350$72,590$83,1601702.15
259Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,350$72,590$83,1601702.15
260Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,350$72,590$83,1601702.15
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,920$71,080$89,5003400.67
262QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$58,250$66,960$77,3901502.09
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,500$66,050$80,4106201.28
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$65,040$69,8102600.5
281Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,700$64,120$77,9504200.45
282CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
2835-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
284Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
285CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
286Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
287Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
288EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
289CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
290Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
291Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
292Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
293Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
294Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,070$63,990$83,5002400.67
295Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,400$61,640$78,9105000.65
296Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,400$61,640$78,9105000.65
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,820$60,400$76,9507901.07
309CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$52,460$58,980$74,1901200.57
310Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$48,830$55,220$60,9806802.23
311Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$48,830$55,220$60,9806802.23
312SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$48,830$55,220$60,9806802.23
313Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$48,830$55,220$60,9806802.23
314Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$50,280$51,980$60,460400.2
315Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$50,280$51,980$60,460400.2
316GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,110$51,230$57,4001901.11
317Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,110$51,230$57,4001901.11
318Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
319Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
320Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
321Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
322Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
323Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
324Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,100$49,200$60,0001,1101.1
325Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
326Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
327Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
328Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
329CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
330Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
331Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
332Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
333Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
334Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
335Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
336Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
337Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
338Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
339Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
340Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
341Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
342Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
343Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,640$49,180$55,110700.23
344Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,200$48,910$53,3201901.05
345Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,510$48,850$51,530600.76
346Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,340$48,260$58,8202500.26
347Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,790$44,020$52,2801000.55
348Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,210$42,440$47,7301,7100.63
349Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,210$42,440$47,7301,7100.63

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State figures for Colorado

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Boulder, CO. 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 provides the following overview for the Boulder, CO area. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) median is $216,400, which is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this role is $108,780. This position is tracked under the broader Chief Executives SOC. National industry benchmarks for Communications Equipment are provided solely for contextual reference.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Boulder earn a median of $203,420, significantly higher than the national median of $171,270. This market has an exceptionally high location quotient of 2.49 for this engineering management SOC. The middle band width is $64,370. For manufacturing occupations in Boulder, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

VP of Sales (Industrial) in Boulder report a median of $200,970, which is notably higher than the national median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Boulder, CO, 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 is $98,350. This position falls under the Sales Managers SOC. The data confirms that local sales management compensation in Boulder is sound relative to national averages for this occupation.

Injection Molding Technicians in Boulder earn a median of $44,020, slightly trailing the national median of $44,350. The middle band width is $13,490. Sanitation Technicians earn a median of $42,440, higher than the national median of $36,840. These figures reflect the broader SOC classifications used for the local market.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the reason for the high location quotient in engineering management?

The location quotient of 2.49 for Manufacturing Engineering Managers signifies a high density of these professionals relative to the general population in Boulder. This confirms Boulder's role as an engineering talent hub.

Does the CEO median of $216,400 include equity or bonus components?

For manufacturing occupations in Boulder, CO, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

How is the local market compensation for Sales Managers measured?

The $200,970 median is the result of aggregating survey responses for the broader Sales Managers SOC in the Boulder metro. It does not reflect any single company's pay policy.

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