Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Casper, WY

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

Plant Manager$135,350
Plant Director / Site Director$135,350
Assistant Plant Manager$135,350
Operations Manager$135,350
Manufacturing Manager$135,350
Production Manager$135,350
Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$135,350
Plant Startup / Launch Manager$135,350
Sanitation Manager$135,350
VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$135,350
Director of Quality$135,350
Quality Manager$135,350
QC Manager$135,350
Supplier Quality Manager$135,350
Quality Systems Manager$135,350
FSQA Manager$135,350
FSQA Director$135,350
Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$135,350
QA Manager$135,350
Production Superintendent$135,350
Area Manager$135,350
Value Stream Manager$135,350
Department Manager$135,350
Sanitation Supervisor$135,350
Bilingual Production Supervisor$135,350

Bars show the top 25 of 205 ranked. The table below lists all 205. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Casper, WY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
Rank	Role	BLS occupation	25th	Median	75th	Employment	LQ
1	Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
2	Plant Director / Site Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
3	Assistant Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
4	Operations Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
5	Manufacturing Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
6	Production Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
7	Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
8	Plant Startup / Launch Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
9	Sanitation Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
10	VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
11	Director of Quality	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
12	Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
13	QC Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
14	Supplier Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
15	Quality Systems Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
16	FSQA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
17	FSQA Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
18	Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
19	QA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
20	Production Superintendent	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
21	Area Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
22	Value Stream Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
23	Department Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
24	Sanitation Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
25	Bilingual Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
26	Second Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
27	Third Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
28	QC Lab Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
29	Validation / CQV Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
30	CAPA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
31	Metrology / Calibration Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
32	Lead Quality Engineer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
33	Quality Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$120,340	$135,350	$162,000	60	0.91
34	Regulatory Affairs Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
35	EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
36	EHS Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
37	Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
38	Environmental Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
39	Process Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
40	S&OP Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
41	Trade Compliance Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
42	Service / Aftermarket Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
43	Environmental Engineer	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
44	Sustainability Manager / Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
45	Senior EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
46	EHS Coordinator	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
47	Director of Planning	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$106,330	$132,320	$162,560	80	0.48
48	VP of Sales (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
49	Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
50	Director of Sales	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
51	National Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
52	Key Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
53	National Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
54	Business Development Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
55	Territory Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
56	Channel / Distributor Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
57	Product Manager (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
58	Field Service Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
59	Senior Applications Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
60	Lead Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
61	Traveling Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$94,320	$129,670	$143,880	50	0.31
62	CFO (Manufacturing)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
63	Corporate Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
64	Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
65	VP of Finance	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
66	Division Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
67	Assistant Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
68	FP&A Manager (Operations)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
69	Senior Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
70	Senior Cost Accountant	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$81,020	$129,430	$171,660	80	0.36
71	PLC Programmer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$70,580	$103,000	$129,290	150	0.35
72	MES Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$70,580	$103,000	$129,290	150	0.35
73	SCADA / HMI Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$70,580	$103,000	$129,290	150	0.35
74	Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$70,580	$103,000	$129,290	150	0.35
75	Firmware / Embedded Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$70,580	$103,000	$129,290	150	0.35
76	VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
77	VP of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
78	Regional VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
79	General Manager (Manufacturing)	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
80	Director of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
81	EVP / SVP Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
82	Division / Business Unit General Manager	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
83	Director of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$66,280	$101,450	$149,430	1,190	1.32
84	Packaging Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
85	Tooling Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
86	Welding Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
87	Plant Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
88	Mechanical Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
89	Packaging Development Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
90	Plant Engineering Manager	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
91	Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
92	Product Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
93	Product Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
94	Systems Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
95	CAD Designer / Drafter	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$88,530	$101,010	$139,250	60	0.73
96	Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
97	Electrical Engineer (Plant)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
98	Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
99	Electrical Design Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
100	Senior Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
101	Lead Controls Technician	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
102	Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
103	Lead Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
104	Controls Supervisor	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$93,440	$100,820	$127,290	50	1.07
105	Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$73,130	$98,910	$116,870	180	0.65
106	Program Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$73,130	$98,910	$116,870	180	0.65
107	Safety Specialist / Coordinator	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$77,980	$94,890	$109,650	120	3.21
108	Industrial Hygienist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$77,980	$94,890	$109,650	120	3.21
109	Environmental Permitting Specialist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$77,980	$94,890	$109,650	120	3.21
110	Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$65,020	$93,060	$115,660	70	0.69
111	Document Control Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$65,020	$93,060	$115,660	70	0.69
112	Regulatory Compliance Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$65,020	$93,060	$115,660	70	0.69
113	Cost Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$64,310	$83,890	$104,060	390	1.03
114	Cost Accounting Manager	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$64,310	$83,890	$104,060	390	1.03
115	Senior Cost Analyst	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$64,310	$83,890	$104,060	390	1.03
116	Inventory Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$64,310	$83,890	$104,060	390	1.03
117	Maintenance Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
118	Director of Maintenance	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
119	Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
120	Maintenance & Engineering Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
121	Asset Management / CMMS Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
122	Tool Room Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
123	Lead Maintenance Technician	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
124	Senior Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
125	Lead Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,190	$82,720	$105,390	260	1.63
126	Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger	Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)	$70,590	$77,830	$79,080	40	3.32
127	Logistics Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$52,790	$76,290	$105,550	310	1.9
128	Shipping Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$52,790	$76,290	$105,550	310	1.9
129	Production Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
130	Line Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
131	Shift Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
132	Packaging Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
133	Production Team Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
134	CNC Machining Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
135	Welding Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
136	Packaging Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$62,840	$75,980	$112,560	250	1.41
137	Industrial Electrician	Electricians (47-2111)	$57,790	$69,640	$79,810	450	2.31
138	Buyer / Senior Buyer	Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)	$50,380	$65,350	$82,990	90	0.68
139	Field Service Engineer	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
140	Industrial Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
141	Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
142	Line Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
143	Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
144	Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
145	Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
146	Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
147	Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
148	Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
149	Maintenance Technician A	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
150	Maintenance Technician B	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
151	Maintenance Technician C	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
152	Traveling Millwright	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
153	Filler Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
154	Packaging Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
155	End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
156	Lead Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,290	$65,130	$80,600	340	3.05
157	Production Welder (MIG)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
158	TIG Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
159	Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
160	Welder-Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
161	Fitter / Layout Fitter	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
162	Sheet Metal Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
163	Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
164	Heat Treat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
165	Plating / Anodizing Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
166	Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
167	Foundry Molder / Melt Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
168	Lead Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$56,310	$62,660	$76,130	480	4.51
169	Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)	$44,360	$58,150	$59,150	130	1.26
170	Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
171	Quality Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
172	CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
173	Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
174	Food Safety / QA Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
175	First Article Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
176	Receiving / Source Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
177	Metrology Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
178	Microbiology Lab Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
179	Environmental Monitoring Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
180	Lead Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
181	Senior CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,590	$56,200	$67,640	250	1.62
182	CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
183	5-Axis CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
184	Swiss CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
185	CNC Machine Operator	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
186	Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
187	Manual Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
188	EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
189	CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
190	Lead Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
191	Machinist A	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
192	Machinist B	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
193	Machinist C	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
194	Senior CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$46,630	$55,250	$67,250	110	1.53
195	QC Lab Technician	Chemical Technicians (19-4031)	$41,960	$48,500	$51,370	50	3.17
196	Certified Forklift Operator	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)	$45,760	$47,870	$60,770	110	0.53
197	Shipping & Receiving Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
198	Hazmat Shipping Specialist	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
199	Warehouse Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
200	Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
201	Production / Material Expediter	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
202	Kitting Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
203	Inventory Control Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,740	$46,900	$53,050	160	0.76
204	Sanitation Technician	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$30,740	$35,950	$41,330	600	1.06
205	Sanitation Lead	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$30,740	$35,950	$41,330	600	1.06

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State figures for Wyoming

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Casper, WY. 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 compensation analysis for Casper, WY, covering key technical and leadership roles. Hiring managers should observe that these BLS figures exclude non-wage benefits like bonuses, stock options, and retirement contributions. National industry-specific wages are provided for reference but strictly represent national data points, not local market pay.

The Plant Manager role in Casper shows a median of $135,350, compared to the national median of $126,060. The previous median was $139,240, reflecting a medianChange of -$3,890. National Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing shows a median of $155,730, which is national data only. The middle-band width is $41,660. The local P25/P75 data is $120,340 to $162,000, illustrating the range within the current market.

National Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing reports a median of $202,090, but this is a national benchmark. The local middle-band width is $56,230. The occupation is captured under Managers, All Other, encompassing various regulatory responsibilities.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) in Casper reports a median of $129,670 against a national median of $148,270. The previous median was $112,950, showing a medianChange of $16,720. National Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing data lists a median of $215,500. The local middle-band width is $49,560. This role maps to Sales Managers, covering diverse industrial segments.

The Shipping & Receiving Lead position in Casper holds a median of $46,900, higher than the national median of $45,260. The previous median was $43,120, showing a medianChange of $3,780. National Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills reports a median of $62,160, which is national scope. The local middle-band width is $15,310. This position is reported under the broader Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks SOC code.

The Sanitation Technician in Casper shows a median of $35,950 compared to the national median of $36,840. The local middle-band width is $10,590. National Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing median of $52,820 is national industry data. This role is measured within the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC classification.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Plant Manager local median change impact recruitment in Casper?

The median fell by $3,890 since May 2024 to $135,350. This shift should be evaluated against current organizational budget constraints and local talent availability.

Are the national industry wages applicable to local hiring in Casper?

No, the national industry wages provided, such as for Petroleum and Coal Products, are national averages. They do not serve as direct local wage estimates for Casper manufacturing plants.

What is the limitation of the Shipping & Receiving Lead mapping?

The role is mapped to the broader Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks SOC code. BLS does not isolate the specific lead duties or plant seniority within this classification.