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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, 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 353 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CFO (Manufacturing)$193,400
  2. Corporate Controller$193,400
  3. Plant Controller$193,400
  4. VP of Finance$193,400
  5. Division Controller$193,400
  6. Assistant Plant Controller$193,400
  7. FP&A Manager (Operations)$193,400
  8. Senior Plant Controller$193,400
  9. Senior Cost Accountant$193,400
  10. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$191,440
  11. Process Engineering Manager$191,440
  12. Controls / Automation Manager$191,440
  13. VP of Engineering$191,440
  14. Director of R&D$191,440
  15. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$191,440
  16. NPI Manager$191,440
  17. Capital Projects Manager$191,440
  18. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$191,440
  19. Senior Industrial Engineer$191,440
  20. Senior Packaging Engineer$191,440
  21. Director of Automation$191,440
  22. Automation Manager$191,440
  23. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$191,440
  24. R&D Manager$191,440
  25. R&D Engineer$191,440

Bars show the top 25 of 353 ranked. The table below lists all 353. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
2Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
3Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
4VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
5Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
6Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
7FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
8Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
9Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$157,370$193,400$249,3607,4900.86
10Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
11Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
12Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
13VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
14Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
15Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
16NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
17Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
18Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
19Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
20Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
21Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
22Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
23Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
24R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
25R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
26Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
27Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
28Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,620$191,440$227,7302,8601.25
29VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
30Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
31Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
32National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
33Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
34National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
35Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
36Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
37Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
38Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
39Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
40Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
41Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
42Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$141,940$181,580$237,9905,9300.9
43Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$148,560$180,000$212,5709801.12
44Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$148,560$180,000$212,5709801.12
45Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$148,560$180,000$212,5709801.12
46Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$148,560$180,000$212,5709801.12
47Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$148,560$180,000$212,5709801.12
48Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
49EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
50EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
51Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
52Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
53Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
54S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
55Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
56Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
57Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
58Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
59Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
60EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
61Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$144,190$175,980$216,2309,2501.44
62Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$137,500$170,940$210,6202,5401.11
63Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
64Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
65Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
66Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
67Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
68Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
69Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
70Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
71Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
72VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
73Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
74Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
75QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
76Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
77Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
78FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
79FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
80Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
81QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
82Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
83Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
84Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
85Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
86Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
87Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
88Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
89Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
90QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
91Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
92CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
93Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
94Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
95Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$111,630$146,460$203,9308300.33
96VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
97VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
98Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
99General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
100Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
101EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
102Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
103Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,990$142,330$204,79022,9400.63
104Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,760$139,990$178,8902,0103.75
105Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,760$139,990$178,8902,0103.75
106Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,760$139,990$178,8902,0103.75
107PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,640$137,610$171,35027,0101.55
108MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,640$137,610$171,35027,0101.55
109SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,640$137,610$171,35027,0101.55
110Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,640$137,610$171,35027,0101.55
111Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,640$137,610$171,35027,0101.55
112VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
113Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
114Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
115Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
116Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
117Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
118Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
119Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
120Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
121Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
122Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
123Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
124Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
125Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,660$135,220$171,9501,3400.59
126Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
127Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
128Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
129Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
130Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
131Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,840$131,740$166,2201,2700.8
132Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
133Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
134Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
135Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
136Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
137Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
138Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
139Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
140Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
141Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
142Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
143CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,600$128,180$149,7904,5301.47
144Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,780$128,110$152,7304101.88
145Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,780$128,110$152,7304101.88
146MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,780$128,110$152,7304101.88
147Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,780$128,110$152,7304101.88
148Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,780$128,110$152,7304101.88
149Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,570$125,780$162,9101,1200.69
150Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,570$125,780$162,9101,1200.69
151Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,570$125,780$162,9101,1200.69
152Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,100$125,750$164,6304802.03
153Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,100$125,750$164,6304802.03
154Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,100$125,750$164,6304802.03
155Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
156Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
157Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
158Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
159Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
160Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
161Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
162Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
163Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,230$119,020$143,6702,6201.27
164Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$89,060$116,740$137,71020,7101.88
165Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$89,060$116,740$137,71020,7101.88
166Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
167Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
168Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
169Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
170Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
171Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
172Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
173Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
174Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
175Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
176Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
177Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
178Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
179Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
180Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
181Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
182Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
183Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
184Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
185Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
186Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
187Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
188Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
189Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
190Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
191Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
192EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
193VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
194Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
195Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
196Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
197Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
198Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
199Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
200Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,160$108,680$130,8902,5000.66
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$80,180$102,390$133,6008200.96
202Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,220$102,120$130,7301,8701.28
203Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,220$102,120$130,7301,8701.28
204Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,220$102,120$130,7301,8701.28
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,130$100,020$130,87022,7201.51
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,130$100,020$130,87022,7201.51
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,130$100,020$130,87022,7201.51
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,130$100,020$130,87022,7201.51
209Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,490$99,900$132,4502201.62
210Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,490$99,900$132,4502201.62
211Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$72,490$87,920$106,1206,1601.21
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,990$86,800$103,8007,1801.12
221MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$67,340$83,600$83,6001500.36
222Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,480$83,580$116,1204,8301.12
223Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,480$83,580$116,1204,8301.12
224Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,480$83,580$116,1204,8301.12
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,120$80,440$95,0701,0601.58
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,120$80,440$95,0701,0601.58
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,120$80,440$95,0701,0601.58
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,120$80,440$95,0701,0601.58
229Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
230Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
231Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
232Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
233Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
234CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
235Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
236Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,440$79,860$101,7104,5200.65
237NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$59,950$78,080$91,2907701.24
238Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$77,120$77,200$79,0402500.57
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,230$76,990$82,2003,4400.76
257Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,080$71,580$90,3904,3601.03
258CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,240$69,570$84,8002300.78
259Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,740$69,570$84,170700.12
260Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,740$69,570$84,170700.12
261Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,040$69,250$82,2806,8701.06
262Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,040$69,250$82,2806,8701.06
263Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$59,560$68,590$79,9001300.73
264Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$59,560$68,590$79,9001300.73
265Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,750$65,140$79,3801,4702.04
266Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
267Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
268Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
269Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
270Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
271Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,810$65,080$80,4904,7501.18
272Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,920$63,150$79,62010,4501.33
273CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
2745-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
275Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
276CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
277Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
278Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
279EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
280CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
281Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
282Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
283Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
284Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
285Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,120$60,620$76,0501,0500.35
286QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,080$59,800$76,3205900.99
287Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
288TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
289Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
290Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
291Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
292Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
293Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
294Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
295Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
296Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
297Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
298Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$58,890$70,7601,9900.46
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,310$58,430$72,3202,6700.43
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,960$58,240$66,4506400.36
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,960$58,240$66,4506400.36
313Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$50,360$58,180$79,360900.54
314CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,050$56,770$65,0307000.4
315Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$47,440$52,190$61,9405,4100.67
316GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,210$50,110$59,2703700.25
317Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,210$50,110$59,2703700.25
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$44,220$49,210$57,2901,1000.74
319Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$44,580$47,750$50,4802400.35
320Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
321Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
322Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
323Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
324Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
325Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
326Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,730$47,320$58,3409,3801.11
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,740$47,230$50,4805600.22
346Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,400$47,220$57,0801,8300.72
347Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,400$47,220$57,0801,8300.72
348SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,400$47,220$57,0801,8300.72
349Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,400$47,220$57,0801,8300.72
350Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$43,010$45,790$55,5601300.2
351Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$43,080$43,770$54,2004700.3
352Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,680$38,840$45,88019,4600.85
353Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,680$38,840$45,88019,4600.85

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State figures for Colorado

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This local figure sits higher than the national median of $166,570. The local P25 and P75 figures show a middle-band width of $91,990, while the national middle-band width is $94,490.

National manufacturing industry data, specifically for audio and video equipment, shows a median of $210,870, though this is a national-only figure and should not be used as a proxy for local Denver compensation. For manufacturing occupations in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, 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.

For manufacturing occupations in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Local employment is 2,860 with a location quotient of 1.25, reflecting a strong industrial concentration. Nationally, for aerospace product and parts manufacturing, the median is $192,800. The middle-band width locally is $60,110, noticeably tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. As this is a broader SOC classification, the specific technical requirements of a local engineering manager position may differ from the aggregate data provided.

For manufacturing occupations in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This local pay is higher than the national median of $148,270. National manufacturing data for computer and peripheral equipment shows a median of $215,500. This role is measured through a broad sales management occupation code, and recruiters should adjust their expectations based on specific industry expertise rather than these general statistics.

For manufacturing occupations in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This position is mapped to a broader SOC, meaning the data includes varied processes not specific to injection molding. The local middle-band width is $8,200.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the primary limitation of the provided salary data for Denver?

The data is based on broader SOC classifications, meaning the figures do not isolate specific plant-level titles or unique manufacturing processes. These metrics should be used as broad benchmarks rather than precise compensation targets.

How does Denver's local pay compare to the national manufacturing average for these roles?

The local medians for the CFO, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and VP of Sales are consistently higher than their respective national medians. Sanitation technician pay in Denver is also higher than the national median for that occupation.

Why are there different middle-band widths when comparing local and national data?

Middle-band widths are calculated from the difference between the P75 and P25 percentiles. Differences in these values reflect local market variance in how employers compensate their workers compared to the aggregate national sample.

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