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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bozeman, 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 318 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$199,920
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$199,920
  3. Senior Director of Operations$199,920
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$137,500
  5. Process Engineering Manager$137,500
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$137,500
  7. VP of Engineering$137,500
  8. Director of R&D$137,500
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$137,500
  10. NPI Manager$137,500
  11. Capital Projects Manager$137,500
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$137,500
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$137,500
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$137,500
  15. Director of Automation$137,500
  16. Automation Manager$137,500
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$137,500
  18. R&D Manager$137,500
  19. R&D Engineer$137,500
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$137,500
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$137,500
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$137,500
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$136,990
  24. Corporate Controller$136,990
  25. Plant Controller$136,990

Bars show the top 25 of 318 ranked. The table below lists all 318. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bozeman, MT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,650$199,920$334,720900.92
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,650$199,920$334,720900.92
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$134,650$199,920$334,720900.92
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,160$137,500$189,7301101.07
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,200$136,990$177,9702100.53
32PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,400$126,110$168,5605100.65
33MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,400$126,110$168,5605100.65
34SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,400$126,110$168,5605100.65
35Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,400$126,110$168,5605100.65
36Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,400$126,110$168,5605100.65
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,680$124,490$153,5302000.68
51Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
52Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
53Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
54Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
55Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
56Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
57Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
58Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
59Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
60VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
61Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
62Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
63QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
64Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
65Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
66FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
67FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
68Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
69QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
70Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
71Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
72Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
73Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
74Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
75Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
76Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
77Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
78QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
79Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
80CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
81Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
82Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
83Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,870$124,020$165,770500.43
84VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
85Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
86Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
87National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
88Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
89National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
90Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
91Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
92Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
93Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
94Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
95Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
96Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
97Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,680$123,750$149,4802800.93
98Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,230$120,850$145,590900.84
99VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
100Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
101Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
102Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
103Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
104Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
105Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
106Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
107Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
108Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
109Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
110Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
111Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
112Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$97,200$119,680$146,570400.43
113VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
114VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
115Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
116General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
117Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
118EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
119Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
120Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,760$103,210$129,9001,9901.22
121Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
122Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
123Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
124Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
125Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
126Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,600$100,910$127,520701.01
127Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
128Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
129Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
130Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
131Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
132Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
133Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
134Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
135Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,950$100,020$115,5401001.11
136Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,720$99,090$109,9706701.35
137Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,720$99,090$109,9706701.35
138Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,360$96,200$114,990500.71
139Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,360$96,200$114,990500.71
140Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,360$96,200$114,990500.71
141Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
142Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
143Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
144Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
145Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
146Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
147Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
148Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
149Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
150Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
151Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
152Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
153Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
154Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
155Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
156Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
157Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
158Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
159Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
160Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
161Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
162Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
163Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
164Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
165Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
166Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
167EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
168VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
169Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
170Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
171Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
172Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
173Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
174Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
175Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,700$88,570$123,590600.37
176Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
177Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
178Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
179Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
180Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
181Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
182Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
183Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
184Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
185Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
186Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
187CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,300$87,840$102,1601100.82
188Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,370$82,570$102,230801.22
189Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,370$82,570$102,230801.22
190Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,370$82,570$102,230801.22
191Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
192Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
193Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
194Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
195Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
196Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
197Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
198Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
199Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,190$80,020$99,8803301.13
200Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,900$78,230$86,7804401.25
201Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,010$77,400$96,9008001.19
202Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,010$77,400$96,9008001.19
203Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,010$77,400$96,9008001.19
204Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,010$77,400$96,9008001.19
205Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$75,090$96,7901300.65
206Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$75,090$96,7901300.65
207Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$75,090$96,7901300.65
208Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,630$72,970$81,5802101.09
209Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$60,290$67,570$80,830501.3
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,630$66,710$83,9902700.88
218CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
2195-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
220Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
221CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
222Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
223Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
224EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
225CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
226Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
227Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
228Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
229Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
230Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,430$66,500$74,720400.27
231Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,770$65,420$83,0401700.76
232Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
233Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
234Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
235Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
236Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
237Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
238Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
239Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
240Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
241Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
242Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
243Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
244Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
245Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
246Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
247Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
248End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
249Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,680$64,860$78,260600.28
250Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
251Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
252CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
253Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
254Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
255First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
256Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
257Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
258Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
259Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
260Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
261Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,160$62,200$72,840700.24
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,880$61,360$75,9402800.96
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,880$61,360$75,9402800.96
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,740$59,140$63,5201700.87
276Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
277Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
278Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
279Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
280Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
281Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,220$55,600$60,9901400.8
282CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,360$51,000$59,690700.93
283Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,880$50,550$59,970300.3
284Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,880$50,550$59,970300.3
285SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,880$50,550$59,970300.3
286Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,880$50,550$59,970300.3
287Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
288Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
289Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
290Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
291CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
292Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
293Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
294Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
295Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
296Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
297Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
298Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
299Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
300Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
301Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
302Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
303Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
304Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
305Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,300$50,260$60,000600.5
306Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,470$49,470$56,640401.16
307Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,600$48,360$63,330800.21
308NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$48,350$48,350$65,740401.31
309Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,890$47,300$57,210500.8
310Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
311Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
312Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
313Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
314Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
315Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
316Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,630$46,040$50,2802600.69
317Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,590$41,490$50,1501,1801.15
318Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,590$41,490$50,1501,1801.15

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Montana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Bozeman, 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 evaluates current wage structures in Bozeman, MT. The CEO position reflects a local median of $199,920 against a national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width is $200,070, while the national is $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, MT, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employment sits at 90. BLS data excludes deferred compensation and equity components often used in executive packages.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager roles in Bozeman reflect a median of $137,500. Employment here is 110 with a location quotient of 1.07. The local middle-band width of $60,570 is narrower than the $73,140 national mark. For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, MT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This suggests competitive pressure in the local market is accelerating at a faster rate than the national sector average.

The CFO role in Bozeman shows a local median of $136,990. The national median is $166,570. Employment is 210 with a location quotient of 0.53. Local middle-band width is $70,770, compared to the $94,490 national width. For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, 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 pay bands are sensitive to organizational scale and the presence of smaller manufacturing entities compared to large national corporations.

Shipping & Receiving Leads and Sanitation Technicians serve essential support functions. The Shipping & Receiving Lead shows a local median of $46,040, close to the national $45,260. Employment is 260. The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $41,490, which is higher than the national median of $36,840. The middle-band width for the lead role is $10,650, while for the technician, it is $13,560. These support roles exhibit competitive pay relative to broader industrial benchmarks in the region.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Engineering managers in Bozeman report a median of $137,500, which is currently lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, MT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How do local engineering wages compare to the national average?

Engineering managers in Bozeman report a median of $137,500, which is currently lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, MT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does location quotient define local pay levels?

No, the location quotient measures industry concentration within the local labor market, not actual wage levels. The 1.07 quotient for engineers indicates a moderate concentration of technical professionals in the region.

What is the limitation of the reported annual wage?

For manufacturing occupations in Bozeman, MT, 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.

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