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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

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 337 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$205,030
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$205,030
  3. Senior Director of Operations$205,030
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$175,030
  5. Process Engineering Manager$175,030
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$175,030
  7. VP of Engineering$175,030
  8. Director of R&D$175,030
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$175,030
  10. NPI Manager$175,030
  11. Capital Projects Manager$175,030
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$175,030
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$175,030
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$175,030
  15. Director of Automation$175,030
  16. Automation Manager$175,030
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$175,030
  18. R&D Manager$175,030
  19. R&D Engineer$175,030
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$175,030
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$175,030
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$175,030
  23. Purchasing Manager$147,600
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$147,600
  25. Procurement Manager$147,600

Bars show the top 25 of 337 ranked. The table below lists all 337. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$157,150$205,030$306,3002000.85
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$157,150$205,030$306,3002000.85
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$157,150$205,030$306,3002000.85
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,070$175,030$176,4704201.65
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,000$147,600$173,6201901.99
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,000$147,600$173,6201901.99
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,000$147,600$173,6201901.99
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,000$147,600$173,6201901.99
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,000$147,600$173,6201901.99
28Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,190$142,600$177,5602601.03
29CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
30Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
31Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
32VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
33Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
34Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
35FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
36Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
37Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,010$139,150$177,4301,0701.1
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,840$128,420$181,3704200.56
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,630$126,510$157,3004600.64
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,910$117,950$155,9304001.4
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,010$115,780$135,0301,2200.62
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,010$115,780$135,0301,2200.62
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,010$115,780$135,0301,2200.62
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,010$115,780$135,0301,2200.62
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,010$115,780$135,0301,2200.62
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,550$106,840$133,2101700.74
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,360$104,320$131,7209302.71
125Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
126Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
127Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
128Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
129Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
130Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,680$104,130$128,4604102.27
131Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
132Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
133Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
134Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
135Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
136Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
137Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
138Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
139Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
140Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
141Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
142Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
143Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
144Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
145Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
146Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
147Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
148Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
149Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
150Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
151Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
152Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
153Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
154Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
155Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
156Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
157EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
158VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
159Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
160Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
161Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
162Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
163Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
164Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
165Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,790$104,100$123,8701,1902.8
166Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$77,090$103,980$132,760500.5
167Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,070$102,880$135,8206500.53
168Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,070$102,880$135,8206500.53
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,680$102,000$136,5002801.08
183Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,250$101,130$127,8903101.71
184Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,250$101,130$127,8903101.71
185Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,250$101,130$127,8903101.71
186Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,550$93,280$105,0401601
187Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,550$93,280$105,0401601
188Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,550$93,280$105,0401601
189VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
190VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
191Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
192General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
193Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
194EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
195Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
196Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,630$91,140$135,4903,7500.92
197NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$79,370$85,110$97,6401301.84
198Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$66,460$84,730$106,4901,3202.32
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,200$77,860$96,5407701.08
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,580$77,600$101,3001,5600.93
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,580$77,600$101,3001,5600.93
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,580$77,600$101,3001,5600.93
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,580$77,600$101,3001,5600.93
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,620$76,950$85,7001,4501.65
213PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$76,600$80,500700.97
214Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$76,600$80,500700.97
215Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$76,600$80,500700.97
216Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$76,600$80,500700.97
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,370$76,580$93,7601,1401.46
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,810$74,590$89,7003500.72
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,810$74,590$89,7003500.72
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,810$74,590$89,7003500.72
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,120$72,790$82,0707501.47
246QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,410$69,410$77,250700.37
247Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,280$69,270$74,1101102.16
248Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$52,540$65,190$81,6804100.87
249QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,980$64,410$91,430400.63
250Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,640$64,370$82,6401402.06
251Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,640$64,370$82,6401402.06
252Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,640$63,430$77,6308601.19
253Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,640$63,430$77,6308601.19
254Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
255Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
256Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
257Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
258Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
259Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,490$62,420$76,3604601.01
260CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
2615-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
262Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
263CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
264Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
265Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
266EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
267CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
268Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
269Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
270Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
271Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
272Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,250$61,710$77,3306001.79
273MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$51,560$61,260$70,660801.7
274Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$44,450$60,430$68,4005202.97
275Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,420$51,850$59,2908500.94
276Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
277Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
278CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
279Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
280Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
281First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
282Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
283Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
284Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
285Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
286Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
287Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,790$51,190$64,4801,1001.59
288Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,700$51,000$55,940902.5
289Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,130$49,430$58,9302201.13
290Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,130$49,430$58,9302201.13
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,910$49,050$58,8502600.92
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,910$49,050$58,8502600.92
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,910$49,050$58,8502600.92
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,910$49,050$58,8502600.92
295CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,250$48,690$59,7904502.28
296Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
297TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
298Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
299Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
300Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
301Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
302Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
303Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
304Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
305Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
306Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
307Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,270$48,630$60,0001,2402.57
308Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
309Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
310Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
311Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
312Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
313Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
314Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,370$46,260$53,0508600.91
315CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$39,150$46,020$66,670902.74
316Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,040$37,710$51,6301500.89
317Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$35,560$43,7202,5300.99
318Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$35,560$43,7202,5300.99
319Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
320Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
321Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
322Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
323CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
324Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
325Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
326Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
327Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
328Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
329Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
330Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
331Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
332Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
333Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
334Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
335Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
336Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02
337Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$36,6708803.02

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Iowa

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL. 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?

In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island region, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager title is reported under the broader classification of Architectural and Engineering Managers. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

In comparison, the national median for this broader category is $171,270, placing the local median for this engineering management role slightly above the national figure.

Manufacturing headhunters review these figures within the context of the broader industry market. While the national aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry reports a median of $192,800, these numbers are strictly national and should not be confused with local or industry-specific regional pay. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 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. Consequently, this data should be treated as a representative occupational baseline rather than a reflection of specific employer-provided benefit programs.

Regional analysis incorporates comparison data from Iowa City, IA, and Peoria, IL, where the Plant Manager occupation shows medians of $106,130 and $129,500. It is crucial for recruiters to distinguish between the duties of a plant manager and those of an engineering manager, as the SOC mapping reveals different professional expectations. While the location quotient shows consistent manufacturing engagement across the Davenport area, it should not be misinterpreted as a direct indicator of local wage availability or salary competition.

For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters recognize that since BLS data is based on aggregated, cross-industry roles, firms should evaluate this $175,030 figure as a point of reference rather than a guarantee. Balancing these federal data points with market-specific intelligence is essential for determining competitive compensation structures for specialized engineering management talent in the Quad Cities region.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The $31,400 band width is the difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 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.

What is the annual median for this engineering role in the local metro?

The current annual median is $175,030. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does the national industry wage provide a local benchmark?

No, national industry medians are strictly national. They do not accurately reflect local pay because local, industry-specific data is not released by the BLS.

What should candidates know about the middle band width?

The $31,400 band width is the difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles. For manufacturing occupations in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 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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