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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Columbia, MO

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 313 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$159,890
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$159,890
  3. Senior Director of Operations$159,890
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$140,040
  5. Process Engineering Manager$140,040
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$140,040
  7. VP of Engineering$140,040
  8. Director of R&D$140,040
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$140,040
  10. NPI Manager$140,040
  11. Capital Projects Manager$140,040
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$140,040
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$140,040
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$140,040
  15. Director of Automation$140,040
  16. Automation Manager$140,040
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$140,040
  18. R&D Manager$140,040
  19. R&D Engineer$140,040
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$140,040
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$140,040
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$140,040
  23. Plant HR Manager$130,190
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$124,120
  25. Corporate Controller$124,120

Bars show the top 25 of 313 ranked. The table below lists all 313. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Columbia, MO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$101,850$159,890$251,860900.67
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$101,850$159,890$251,860900.67
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$101,850$159,890$251,860900.67
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$140,040$160,840500.33
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$96,780$130,190$156,9901501
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,340$124,120$160,8106601.13
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,610$123,150$158,6403300.77
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,450$107,880$146,110800.46
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$105,640$142,420800.51
94Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
95Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
96Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
97Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
98Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
99Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,880$104,760$125,890600.61
100Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
101Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
102Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
103Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
104Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
105Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
106Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
107Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
108Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
109Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
110Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
111Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
112Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
113Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
114Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
115Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
116Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
117Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
118Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
119Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
120Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
121Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
122Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
123Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
124Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
125Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
126EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
127VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
128Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
129Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
130Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
131Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
132Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
133Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
134Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,190$101,130$122,3501400.54
135PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,170$101,020$127,6405300.45
136MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,170$101,020$127,6405300.45
137SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,170$101,020$127,6405300.45
138Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,170$101,020$127,6405300.45
139Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,170$101,020$127,6405300.45
140VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
141Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
142Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
143National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
144Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
145National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
146Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
147Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
148Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
149Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
150Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
151Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
152Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
153Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,900$100,800$144,5801700.39
154Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$55,350$87,000$91,560901.49
155Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,220$85,740$105,790800.76
156Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,220$85,740$105,790800.76
157Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,220$85,740$105,790800.76
158Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
159Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
160Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
161Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
162Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
163Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
164Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
165Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
166Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
167Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
168Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
169CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,030$82,200$102,960800.41
170Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,420$80,870$100,9005800.78
171Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,420$80,870$100,9005800.78
172Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,370$80,250$104,420700.69
173Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,370$80,250$104,420700.69
174Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,370$80,250$104,420700.69
175QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,730$75,870$88,740300.27
176VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
177VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
178Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
179General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
180Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
181EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
182Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
183Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,380$75,410$108,9903,4401.42
184Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
185Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
186Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
187Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
188Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
189Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
190Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
191Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
192Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,720$74,050$98,0603300.77
193Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
194Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
195Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
196Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
197Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
198CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
199Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
200Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,160$73,670$80,1302800.6
201Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,080$73,070$83,7809300.92
202Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,080$73,070$83,7809300.92
203Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,080$73,070$83,7809300.92
204Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,080$73,070$83,7809300.92
205QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,340$67,760$83,500501.25
206Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,090$65,390$82,9002600.88
207Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,090$65,390$82,9002600.88
208Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,090$65,390$82,9002600.88
209Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,000$61,500$76,4202900.55
210Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
211Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
212Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
213Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
214Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
215Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
216Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
217Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
218Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
219Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
220Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
221Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
222Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
223Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
224Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
225Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
226End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
227Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$59,850$69,800700.22
228Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
229Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
230Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
231Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
232Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
233Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$59,460$76,0701400.52
234Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,710$58,880$74,1003301.15
235Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,300$58,450$71,9802800.65
236Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,300$58,450$71,9802800.65
237Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$43,550$58,260$79,2402500.72
238Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
239Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
240Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
241Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
242CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
243Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
244Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
245Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
246Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
247Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
248Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
249Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
250Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
251Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
252Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
253Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
254Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
255Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
256Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$53,510$53,5103001.74
257Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
258Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
259CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
260Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
261Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
262First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
263Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
264Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
265Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
266Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
267Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
268Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,510$52,810$60,0702600.63
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,250$52,700$52,7002000.69
281Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,660$51,630$64,940501.02
282Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,260$51,080$51,820400.34
283Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,260$51,080$51,820400.34
284CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
2855-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
286Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
287CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
288Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
289Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
290EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
291CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
292Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
293Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
294Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
295Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
296Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,120$50,120$64,0302401.23
297Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
298Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
299Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
300Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
301Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
302Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,230$46,500$46,500Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
303Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,120$45,170$54,430500.49
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,740$41,650$49,4201200.22
305Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
306Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
307Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
308Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
309Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
310Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
311Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,730$37,860$44,9902700.47
312Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,940$35,510$38,2701,2700.83
313Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,940$35,510$38,2701,2700.83

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Product Development Scientist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Missouri

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Columbia, MO. 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 reviews the executive compensation benchmarks for Columbia, MO. For manufacturing occupations in Columbia, MO, 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 $101,850 to $251,860.

As this reflects a general SOC 11-1011 classification, it aggregates leadership roles from many different industrial sectors.

Nationally, the median for this role is $213,990. The local middle-band width is $150,010, which is considerably narrower than the national width of $226,660. There are 90 employees reported in this category locally, and the location quotient is 0.67. For manufacturing occupations in Columbia, MO, 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.

While the general executive salary is $159,890, the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing sits at $409,320. Because BLS data does not distinguish between industries locally, recruiters must be prepared to articulate the differences between general leadership and the specialized management needs of complex manufacturing firms. General market data often serves as a baseline rather than a reflection of specialized industry premium pay.

Candidates should be assessed against the P75 benchmark of $251,860. For manufacturing occupations in Columbia, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Hiring managers should rely on this data to establish a framework but should augment it with internal data relevant to firm size and individual experience, as the generalist nature of this survey does not capture these performance-critical variables.

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What is the P25 salary for this executive role?

The P25 annual salary for Chief Executives in the Columbia, MO area is $101,850. This is based on current May 2025 BLS reporting.

Are bonuses included in these salary figures?

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

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