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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fargo, ND-MN

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 326 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$188,510
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$188,510
  3. Senior Director of Operations$188,510
  4. Plant HR Manager$144,450
  5. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$141,990
  6. Process Engineering Manager$141,990
  7. Controls / Automation Manager$141,990
  8. VP of Engineering$141,990
  9. Director of R&D$141,990
  10. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$141,990
  11. NPI Manager$141,990
  12. Capital Projects Manager$141,990
  13. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$141,990
  14. Senior Industrial Engineer$141,990
  15. Senior Packaging Engineer$141,990
  16. Director of Automation$141,990
  17. Automation Manager$141,990
  18. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$141,990
  19. R&D Manager$141,990
  20. R&D Engineer$141,990
  21. Engineering Manager (Product)$141,990
  22. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$141,990
  23. Lead Product Development Engineer$141,990
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$136,970
  25. Corporate Controller$136,970

Bars show the top 25 of 326 ranked. The table below lists all 326. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fargo, ND-MN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,810$188,510$344,8201200.62
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,810$188,510$344,8201200.62
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,810$188,510$344,8201200.62
4Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,060$144,450$167,2401400.67
5Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
6Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
7Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
8VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
9Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
10Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
11NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
12Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
13Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
14Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
15Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
16Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
17Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
18Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
19R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
20R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
21Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
22Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
23Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,450$141,990$169,990900.43
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,620$136,970$177,7308101.01
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,770$124,390$163,3105900.99
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$167,2803100.51
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$115,120$139,5001900.8
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$109,790$127,670700.39
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,980$127,9608600.53
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,980$127,9608600.53
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,980$127,9608600.53
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,980$127,9608600.53
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,980$127,9608600.53
108VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
109Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
110Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
111Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
112Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
113Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
114Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
115Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
116Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
117Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
118Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
119Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
120Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
121Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,100$98,400$120,7501900.88
122Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,160$97,430$116,8808700.85
123Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,160$97,430$116,8808700.85
124Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
125Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
126Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
127Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
128Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
129Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,920$97,390$121,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
130VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
131VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
132Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
133General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
134Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
135EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
136Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
137Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,590$96,410$130,5403,5901.07
138Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,870$96,110$127,2201000.69
139Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,870$96,110$127,2201000.69
140Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,870$96,110$127,2201000.69
141Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,530$88,690$116,5801200.9
142Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,530$88,690$116,5801200.9
143Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,530$88,690$116,5801200.9
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$68,130$86,510$102,6402600.75
179Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
180Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
181Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
182Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
183Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
184Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
185Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
186Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
187Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
188Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
189Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
190CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,890$86,330$106,9302901.03
191PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,940$82,880$97,660901.52
192Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,940$82,880$97,660901.52
193Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,940$82,880$97,660901.52
194Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,940$82,880$97,660901.52
195Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$74,410$81,980$105,890401
196Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
197Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
198Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
199Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
200Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
201Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
202Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
203Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
204Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,510$79,330$97,0804700.79
205Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,490$76,950$82,5609201.27
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,690$76,420$98,3901,5801.14
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,690$76,420$98,3901,5801.14
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,690$76,420$98,3901,5801.14
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,690$76,420$98,3901,5801.14
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,590$76,410$81,8105800.9
218Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$56,750$75,920$78,0403700.95
219Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$52,050$71,510$96,700400.55
220Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,600$68,250$82,8703100.67
221Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,730$67,020$83,9902100.53
222Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,730$67,020$83,9902100.53
223Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,730$67,020$83,9902100.53
224MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,800$64,530$68,690401.1
225QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$60,500$63,840$81,7501600.94
226CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$52,000$63,610$63,6101100.7
227Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,630$63,460$76,2807201.2
228Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,630$63,460$76,2807201.2
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,530$62,760$75,2405601.34
247CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
2485-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
249Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
250CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
251Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
252Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
253EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
254CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
255Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
256Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
257Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
258Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
259Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,650$61,820$73,5901300.48
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,260$61,140$64,1306901.73
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,850$57,300$67,5601800.47
278Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
279Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
280CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
281Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
282Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
283First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
284Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
285Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
286Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
287Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
288Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
289Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,020$50,230$59,0304600.81
290Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,230$47,230$55,0801100.67
291Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,230$47,230$55,0801100.67
292Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
293Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
294Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
295Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
296Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
297Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
298Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,380$54,3307000.89
299Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,050$45,840$50,2004000.54
300Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$45,310$45,650$62,260400.31
301Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
302Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
303Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
304Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
305CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
306Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
307Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
308Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
309Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
310Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
311Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
312Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
313Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
314Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
315Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
316Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
317Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
318Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
319Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,600$44,880$46,4002000.84
320Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,540$44,710$49,7902901.23
321Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,540$44,710$49,7902901.23
322SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,540$44,710$49,7902901.23
323Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,540$44,710$49,7902901.23
324Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$32,340$37,260$49,0501601.13
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,300$37,200$45,1202,4901.18
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,300$37,200$45,1202,4901.18

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, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, 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, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, 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 North Dakota

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Fargo, ND-MN. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters provides this compensation summary for Fargo, ND-MN. This review utilizes annual occupational medians from the BLS, offering a baseline for local hiring managers in the manufacturing sector. For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, 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. National industry rows are provided to offer macro-level sectoral context, although they remain independent from the regional labor medians. Using this information, managers can refine their hiring strategies to match local salary standards.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Fargo reports a median of $188,510, below the national median of $213,990. Managed under the Chief Executives SOC, the role requires comprehensive organizational leadership. For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, 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. National Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320, serving as an industry-specific national benchmark to contrast against the general local executive median.

Classified as a Human Resources Manager, this role is fundamental for plant stability. For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, 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. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing reports a national industry median of $229,560, demonstrating the scale differences between general management and specialized sector-specific industry averages.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager reports a median of $141,990, below the national median of $171,270. This position is captured under Architectural and Engineering Managers, overseeing regional production technical teams. The local middle-band width is $42,540, showcasing the standard salary bands for the area. National Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing records an industry median of $192,800, providing an upper-end reference for those managers in specialized aerospace-heavy production settings.

The Flexographic Press Operator reports a median of $37,260, a change of -$570 from the prior median of $37,830. This role is managed under Printing Press Operators, requiring highly precise technical skill. The local middle-band width of $16,710 indicates consistent compensation within the metro area for this specific operator role. Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing reports an industry median of $66,800, which serves as a sector-specific national benchmark outside the local occupational standard.

For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, 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 classified under Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. The local middle-band width of $9,820 highlights a tight, standard market range for janitorial and sanitation staff. National Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing reports an industry median of $52,820, an independent industry-wide figure provided to contrast against the local occupational janitorial data.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It should be treated as a statistical artifact rather than a sign of reduced local leadership compensation.

What is the key takeaway for the Plant HR Manager position?

The median of $144,450 aligns closely with the national median of $149,280 for Human Resources Managers. This indicates that Fargo provides highly competitive, market-standard compensation for HR leadership in manufacturing environments.

How should hiring managers view the CEO/President median decline?

For manufacturing occupations in Fargo, ND-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It should be treated as a statistical artifact rather than a sign of reduced local leadership compensation.

Are the industry rows for Furniture Manufacturing useful for local press operators?

The national industry median for Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing is a high-level sectoral benchmark. It is not tied to local Fargo press operator pay, which should be assessed using the local occupational median provided.

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