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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Colorado Springs, CO

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 338 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$223,990
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$223,990
  3. Senior Director of Operations$223,990
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$183,400
  5. Process Engineering Manager$183,400
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$183,400
  7. VP of Engineering$183,400
  8. Director of R&D$183,400
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$183,400
  10. NPI Manager$183,400
  11. Capital Projects Manager$183,400
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$183,400
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$183,400
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$183,400
  15. Director of Automation$183,400
  16. Automation Manager$183,400
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$183,400
  18. R&D Manager$183,400
  19. R&D Engineer$183,400
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$183,400
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$183,400
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$183,400
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$177,780
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$177,780
  25. Director of Sales$177,780

Bars show the top 25 of 338 ranked. The table below lists all 338. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Colorado Springs, CO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$153,160$223,990$295,940700.16
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$153,160$223,990$295,940700.16
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$153,160$223,990$295,940700.16
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,420$183,400$218,1705601.24
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$136,370$177,780$230,7806000.46
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,930$172,680$218,7107100.42
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,280$151,180$192,6102500.55
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,980$149,120$194,0501,2801.01
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,890$141,400$163,300700.44
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,890$141,400$163,300700.44
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,890$141,400$163,300700.44
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,890$141,400$163,300700.44
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,890$141,400$163,300700.44
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,300$134,280$166,8604,8501.41
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,300$134,280$166,8604,8501.41
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,300$134,280$166,8604,8501.41
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,300$134,280$166,8604,8501.41
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,300$134,280$166,8604,8501.41
71Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,300$130,360$163,4801701.61
72Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,300$130,360$163,4801701.61
73Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,300$130,360$163,4801701.61
74Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
75Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
76Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
77Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
78Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
79Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,970$129,790$161,8104401.42
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$100,950$129,700$157,0401700.38
94Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
95Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
96Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
97Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
98Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
99Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
100Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
101Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
102Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
103VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
104Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
105Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
106QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
107Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
108Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
109FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
110FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
111Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
112QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
113Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
114Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
115Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
116Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
117Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
118Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
119Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
120Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
121QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
122Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
123CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
124Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
125Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
126Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$127,390$165,7301300.26
127QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$88,290$125,450$147,150900.25
128VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
129VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
130Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
131General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
132Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
133EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
134Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
135Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,000$120,770$179,4204,5800.64
136Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
137Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
138Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
139Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
140Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
141Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
142Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
143Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
144Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$118,250$140,5405401.33
145Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,510$112,490$136,6801900.61
146Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,510$112,490$136,6801900.61
147Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,510$112,490$136,6801900.61
148Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,900$111,740$136,1903,2001.48
149Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,900$111,740$136,1903,2001.48
150Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
151Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
152Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
153Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
154Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
155Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
156Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
157Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
158Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
159Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
160Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
161CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,440$109,370$134,8605000.83
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,540$105,320$129,3905600.76
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,250$93,970$118,2502200.78
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,250$93,970$118,2502200.78
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,250$93,970$118,2502200.78
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,370$85,000$117,8402,5800.87
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,370$85,000$117,8402,5800.87
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,370$85,000$117,8402,5800.87
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,370$85,000$117,8402,5800.87
204Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$63,920$84,370$115,5601,2001.2
205Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,160$81,840$108,080600.35
206Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
207Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
208Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
209Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
210Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
211Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
212Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
213Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
214Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
215Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
216Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
217Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
218Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
219Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
220Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
221Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
222End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
223Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,110$78,640$81,5005500.62
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,990$78,420$100,4007200.85
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,990$78,420$100,4007200.85
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,990$78,420$100,4007200.85
227Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
228Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
229Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
230Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
231Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
232Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
233Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
234Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
235Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,400$77,520$98,4001,4701.17
236PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,320$75,510$95,7402401.8
237Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,320$75,510$95,7402401.8
238Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,320$75,510$95,7402401.8
239Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,320$75,510$95,7402401.8
240Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
241Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
242Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
243Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
244Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
245CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
246Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
247Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,630$73,110$95,7607500.55
248NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$55,390$71,630$86,5901601.31
249Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$56,800$67,040$73,270Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
250CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,610$65,470$82,610500.84
251Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,460$63,400$75,5501,1100.88
252Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,460$63,400$75,5501,1100.88
253QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,510$62,200$71,420500.4
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$55,650$61,460$77,5109501.14
255Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
256Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
257Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
258Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
259Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
260Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,170$60,860$73,7708201.03
261Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,820$59,210$73,9601,2900.84
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,900$57,510$71,9103800.65
275Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
276TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
277Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
278Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
279Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
280Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
281Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
282Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
283Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
284Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
285Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
286Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,930$55,270$62,9904700.56
287Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$36,600$52,300$58,560400.31
288CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,170$51,540$63,4901800.52
289Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
290Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
291CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
292Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
293Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
294First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
295Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
296Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
297Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
298Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
299Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
300Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,980$51,080$62,5604500.37
301Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,360$47,890$56,0601600.47
302Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,360$47,890$56,0601600.47
303Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,550$47,490$49,5205701.14
304Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,550$47,490$49,5205701.14
305SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,550$47,490$49,5205701.14
306Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,550$47,490$49,5205701.14
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,130$46,860$59,1301200.23
326Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
327Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
328Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
329Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
330Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
331Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
332Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,670$45,920$54,7701,4300.86
333Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,840$45,710$56,0404700.3
334Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,120$43,930$48,470800.59
335Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,940$42,470$48,9801600.55
336Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,990$41,990$50,9102300.74
337Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,260$37,500$43,1203,5300.79
338Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,260$37,500$43,1203,5300.79

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State figures for Colorado

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Colorado Springs, CO. 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 presents the executive leadership salary analysis for Colorado Springs. For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 is $153,160 to $295,940.

This range covers diverse organizational leadership across all industries as identified by SOC 11-1011.

The national median for this role is $213,990. The local middle-band width is $142,780, while the national width is $226,660. The metro reports 70 total employees in this role, resulting in a lower concentration of executive talent compared to other regions. For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Recruiters looking to fill positions should contrast the $223,990 local median against the $409,320 median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing. For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

The P75 value of $295,940 serves as the primary target for attracting high-performing talent. For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because the sample size is only 70 employees, recruiters must balance this regional overview with specific company requirements for scale and technical complexity to build an attractive offer that goes beyond the provided general salary range.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These elements often form the bulk of executive compensation.

How does the local median compare to the national figure?

The local median of $223,990 is higher than the national median of $213,990 for this occupation. These figures reflect all industries.

Does this salary include long-term incentives?

For manufacturing occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These elements often form the bulk of executive compensation.

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