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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Chico, CA

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 285 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$176,750
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,750
  3. Senior Director of Operations$176,750
  4. QC Microbiology Manager$155,470
  5. Plant HR Manager$139,830
  6. Regulatory Affairs Manager$136,090
  7. EHS Manager$136,090
  8. EHS Director$136,090
  9. Safety Manager$136,090
  10. Environmental Manager$136,090
  11. Process Safety Manager$136,090
  12. S&OP Manager$136,090
  13. Trade Compliance Manager$136,090
  14. Service / Aftermarket Manager$136,090
  15. Environmental Engineer$136,090
  16. Sustainability Manager / Director$136,090
  17. Senior EHS Manager$136,090
  18. EHS Coordinator$136,090
  19. Director of Planning$136,090
  20. Automation Engineer$131,660
  21. Robotics Engineer$131,660
  22. Machine Vision Engineer$131,660
  23. Product Development Engineer$131,660
  24. Applications Engineer$131,660
  25. Applications Engineering Manager$131,660

Bars show the top 25 of 285 ranked. The table below lists all 285. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Chico, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,610$176,750$302,1401301.26
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,610$176,750$302,1401301.26
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$105,610$176,750$302,1401301.26
4QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$127,070$155,470$178,380700.83
5Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$120,390$139,830$172,160600.56
6Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
7EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
8EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
9Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
10Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
11Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
12S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
13Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
14Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
15Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
16Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
17Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
18EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
19Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,000$136,090$174,0402100.68
20Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
21Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
22Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
23Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
24Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
25Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,540$131,660$159,180400.58
26PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,610$131,360$167,4901500.18
27MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,610$131,360$167,4901500.18
28SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,610$131,360$167,4901500.18
29Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,610$131,360$167,4901500.18
30Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,610$131,360$167,4901500.18
31CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
32Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
33Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
34VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
35Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
36Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
37FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
38Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
39Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,750$130,600$174,8502600.61
40Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
41Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
42Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
43Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
44Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
45Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
46Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
47Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
48Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
49VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
50Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
51Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
52QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
53Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
54Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
55FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
56FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
57Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
58QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
59Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
60Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
61Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
62Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
63Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
64Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
65Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
66Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
67QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
68Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
69CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
70Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
71Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
72Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,740$124,780$178,1001000.84
73Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
74Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
75Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
76Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
77Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
78Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
79Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
80Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
81Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
82Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
83Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
84CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,730$109,210$158,450400.27
85VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
86Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
87Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
88Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
89Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
90Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
91Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
92Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
93Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
94Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
95Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
96Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
97Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
98Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,800$107,570$157,520700.64
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,590$103,650$147,000700.92
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,590$103,650$147,000700.92
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,590$103,650$147,000700.92
102Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$103,320$145,7903200.59
103Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$103,320$145,7903200.59
104Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
105Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
106Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
107Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
108Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
109Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
110Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
111Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
112Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
113Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
114Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
115Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
116Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
117Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
118Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
119Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
120Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
121Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
122Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
123Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
124Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
125Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
126Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
127Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
128Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
129Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
130EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
131VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
132Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
133Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
134Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
135Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
136Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
137Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
138Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,610$99,350$122,440400.21
139VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
140VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
141Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
142General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
143Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
144EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
145Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
146Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,550$98,390$142,0501,2600.71
147VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
148Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
149Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
150National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
151Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
152National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
153Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
154Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
155Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
156Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
157Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
158Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
159Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
160Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,080$97,430$148,9603301.04
161Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
162Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
163Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
164Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
165Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
166Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
167Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
168Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
169Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,800$92,140$126,8902500.81
170Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,700$84,080$115,8202401.12
171Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,700$84,080$115,8202401.12
172Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,700$84,080$115,8202401.12
173Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,490$84,010$107,040901.21
174Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,490$84,010$107,040901.21
175Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,490$84,010$107,040901.21
176Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,260$77,680$97,5404200.58
177Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,260$77,680$97,5404200.58
178Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,260$77,680$97,5404200.58
179Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,260$77,680$97,5404200.58
180Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
181Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
182Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
183Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
184Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
185CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
186Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
187Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,960$72,480$98,1702300.69
188Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,580$67,410$81,1101600.65
189Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,290$65,400$88,2703200.84
190Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,470$62,920$75,7801200.6
191Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
192Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
193Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
194Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
195Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
196Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
197Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
198Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
199Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
200Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
201Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
202Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
203Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
204Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
205Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
206Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
207End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
208Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,170$59,990$73,2402000.88
209Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
210Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
211Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
212Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
213Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
214Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,580$59,190$74,5501400.7
215Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,400$59,180$72,4102300.72
216Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,400$59,180$72,4102300.72
217CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,750$51,960$62,950400.48
218Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
219TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
220Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
221Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
222Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
223Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
224Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
225Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
226Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
227Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
228Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
229Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,380$48,740$58,8501600.76
230CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
2315-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
232Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
233CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
234Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
235Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
236EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
237CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
238Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
239Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
240Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
241Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
242Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,090$46,580$65,140400.31
243Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,920$45,820$51,0802400.61
244Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,930$45,530$46,590400.53
245Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
246Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
247CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
248Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
249Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
250First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
251Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
252Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
253Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
254Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
255Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
256Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,230$44,680$54,660900.3
257Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,360$44,550$54,480600.83
258Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
259Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
260Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
261Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
262Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
263Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
264Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,210$44,520$54,8902700.67
265Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,380$39,150$47,1409000.81
266Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,380$39,150$47,1409000.81
267Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
268Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
269Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
270Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
271CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
272Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
273Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
274Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
275Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
276Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
277Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
278Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
279Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
280Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
281Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
282Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
283Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
284Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48
285Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$36,630$45,160600.48

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State figures for California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Chico, CA. 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 reviews the executive compensation structure for Chief Executives in the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector. This analysis utilizes May 2025 BLS data for the Chico metro area. For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The P25 to P75 range spans $105,610 to $302,140, indicating significant variation in individual compensation.

Nationally, the broader Chief Executive occupation reflects a median of $213,990. The national middle-band width is $226,660. While the local median remains lower than the national figure, the role requires alignment with high-level organizational leadership duties defined under SOC 11-1011. The local employment count is 130, and the location quotient is 1.26, which quantifies the concentration of this role in the area rather than local candidate availability.

For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, 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. The provided national scope is for all industries. Recruiting strategies must account for these exclusions when benchmarking against the $409,320 median found in the Communications Equipment industry. This industry focus is critical for understanding current market standards for high-level technical manufacturing oversight.

For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. With a middle-band width of $196,530 locally, the range is narrower than the national spread. For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, 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. These supplemental elements are frequently significant in executive-level compensation packages.

How does the local median compare to the national median?

The local median of $176,750 is lower than the national median of $213,990 for this occupation. These figures represent the broad occupational group across all sectors.

Does this salary include stock-based compensation?

For manufacturing occupations in Chico, CA, 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. These supplemental elements are frequently significant in executive-level compensation packages.

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