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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fort Collins-Loveland, 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 344 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. VP of Sales (Industrial)$198,550
  2. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$198,550
  3. Director of Sales$198,550
  4. National Sales Manager$198,550
  5. Key Account Manager$198,550
  6. National Account Manager$198,550
  7. Business Development Manager$198,550
  8. Territory Sales Manager$198,550
  9. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$198,550
  10. Product Manager (Industrial)$198,550
  11. Field Service Manager$198,550
  12. Senior Applications Engineer$198,550
  13. Lead Field Service Engineer$198,550
  14. Traveling Field Service Engineer$198,550
  15. CFO (Manufacturing)$175,890
  16. Corporate Controller$175,890
  17. Plant Controller$175,890
  18. VP of Finance$175,890
  19. Division Controller$175,890
  20. Assistant Plant Controller$175,890
  21. FP&A Manager (Operations)$175,890
  22. Senior Plant Controller$175,890
  23. Senior Cost Accountant$175,890
  24. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$175,380
  25. Process Engineering Manager$175,380

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
2Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
3Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
4National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
5Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
6National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
7Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
8Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
9Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
10Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
11Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
12Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
13Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
14Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$139,910$198,550$218,5304000.57
15CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
16Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
17Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
18VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
19Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
20Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
21FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
22Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
23Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$143,970$175,890$220,5404500.49
24Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
25Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
26Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
27VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
28Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
29Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
30NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
31Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
32Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
33Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
34Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
35Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
36Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
37Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
38R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
39R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
40Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
41Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
42Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,090$175,380$217,1203301.38
43Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$140,420$171,280$215,960700.78
44Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$140,420$171,280$215,960700.78
45Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$140,420$171,280$215,960700.78
46Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$140,420$171,280$215,960700.78
47Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$140,420$171,280$215,960700.78
48Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
49EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
50EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
51Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
52Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
53Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
54S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
55Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
56Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
57Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
58Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
59Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
60EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
61Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,330$166,610$207,1605600.83
62Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$131,140$156,820$207,8901700.69
63Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$112,760$151,450$169,000801.34
64Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$112,760$151,450$169,000801.34
65Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$112,760$151,450$169,000801.34
66VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
67Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
68Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
69Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
70Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
71Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
72Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
73Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
74Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
75Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
76Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
77Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
78Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
79Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,400$144,910$166,1201200.51
80Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,510$139,220$139,220401.74
81Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,510$139,220$139,220401.74
82MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,510$139,220$139,220401.74
83Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,510$139,220$139,220401.74
84Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,510$139,220$139,220401.74
85Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
86Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
87Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
88Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
89Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
90Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
91Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
92Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
93Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
94VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
95Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
96Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
97QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
98Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
99Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
100FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
101FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
102Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
103QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
104Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
105Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
106Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
107Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
108Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
109Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
110Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
111Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
112QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
113Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
114CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
115Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
116Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
117Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$121,000$136,570$173,6301300.47
118PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,070$133,990$169,4701,8200.99
119MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,070$133,990$169,4701,8200.99
120SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,070$133,990$169,4701,8200.99
121Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,070$133,990$169,4701,8200.99
122Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,070$133,990$169,4701,8200.99
123Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
124Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
125Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
126Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
127Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
128Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
129Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
130Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
131Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
132Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
133Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
134Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
135Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
136Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
137Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
138Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
139Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
140Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
141Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
142Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
143Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
144Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
145Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
146Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
147Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
148Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
149EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
150VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
151Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
152Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
153Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
154Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
155Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
156Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
157Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,060$131,870$143,6406501.62
158Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
159Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
160Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
161Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
162Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
163Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,290$129,880$161,1901000.59
164Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
165Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
166Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
167Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
168Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
169Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
170Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
171Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
172Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,410$125,560$147,5202000.94
173Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,440$121,560$145,6101200.73
174Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,440$121,560$145,6101200.73
175Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,440$121,560$145,6101200.73
176VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
177VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
178Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
179General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
180Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
181EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
182Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
183Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$80,530$105,770$162,5102,5100.66
184Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
185Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
186Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
187Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
188Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
189Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
190Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
191Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
192Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
193Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
194Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
195CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,090$102,820$130,1904501.4
196Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,730$101,310$130,8601,6301.4
197Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,730$101,310$130,8601,6301.4
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,860$95,990$121,2301400.93
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,860$95,990$121,2301400.93
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,860$95,990$121,2301400.93
201Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,940$94,700$141,080301.31
202Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,940$94,700$141,080301.31
203Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,940$94,700$141,080301.31
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,430$89,340$115,0901,8601.18
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,430$89,340$115,0901,8601.18
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,430$89,340$115,0901,8601.18
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,430$89,340$115,0901,8601.18
208Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,780$87,530$100,6603900.87
209Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,780$87,530$100,6603900.87
210Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,780$87,530$100,6603900.87
211Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$63,830$83,340$110,0202002.21
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,350$81,070$101,9906901.02
221Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
222Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
223Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
224Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
225Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
226CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
227Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
228Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$80,700$102,4107801.06
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$63,200$79,800$100,2405200.96
230Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
231Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
232Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
233Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
234Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
235Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
236Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
237Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
238Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
239Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
240Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
241Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
242Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
243Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
244Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
245Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
246End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
247Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,240$72,190$85,6905301.1
248PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,740$69,230$86,6801902.7
249Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,740$69,230$86,6801902.7
250Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,740$69,230$86,6801902.7
251Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,740$69,230$86,6801902.7
252NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$51,490$66,770$70,410500.7
253QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$50,110$66,420$76,3603201.69
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,630$66,290$104,1009302.09
255QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,610$66,200$81,9001001.56
256Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$55,110$63,660$84,650Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,210$63,630$81,6505800.86
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,210$63,630$81,6505800.86
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,500$71,7104801.55
272Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,930$61,410$75,5608301
273Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
274TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
275Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
276Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
277Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
278Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
279Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
280Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
281Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
282Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
283Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
284Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,450$59,660$70,8904400.97
285Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,950$58,730$69,330900.58
286Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
287Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
288Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
289Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
290Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
291Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$58,180$72,6504100.96
292Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$48,730$57,140$57,1406700.8
293Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
294Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
295CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
296Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
297Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
298First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
299Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
300Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
301Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
302Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
303Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
304Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,910$56,740$72,3503700.57
305Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,820$55,700$65,5002503.31
306CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,170$51,590$59,6301100.59
307GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,290$50,900$50,9001100.74
308Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,290$50,900$50,9001100.74
309Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,710$48,650$67,4504801.78
310Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,710$48,650$67,4504801.78
311SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,710$48,650$67,4504801.78
312Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,710$48,650$67,4504801.78
313Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,110$48,390$55,820400.2
314Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,110$48,390$55,820400.2
315Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
316Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
317Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
318Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
319CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
320Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
321Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
322Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
323Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
324Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
325Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
326Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
327Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
328Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
329Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
330Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
331Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
332Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
333Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,950$46,840$47,0301200.45
334Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,250$45,790$47,0801200.73
335Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
336Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
337Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
338Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
339Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
340Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
341Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,970$45,760$50,5309201.04
342Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$42,640$44,960$45,520300.49
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,040$37,890$45,3302,1100.88
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,040$37,890$45,3302,1100.88

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Fort Collins-Loveland, 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?

The Fort Collins-Loveland manufacturing market reports distinct salary profiles for executive and operational roles. The VP of Sales (Industrial) median is $198,550, compared to the $148,270 national median, showing a wide band width of $78,620. The CFO (Manufacturing) local median is $175,890, higher than the $166,570 national median, with a local band width of $76,570.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the region show a median of $175,380, slightly above the $171,270 national level, with a band width of $61,030. Food Process Operators report a local median of $44,960, higher than the $39,680 national median, with a very tight local band width of $2,880. Sanitation Technicians show a local median of $37,890, which is higher than the $36,840 national median, with a band width of $9,290. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Collins-Loveland, 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.

Comparing these figures with Boulder and Greeley provides insight into regional pay competition; the Plant Manager median in Boulder is $162,040 compared to $139,990 in Greeley. The location quotient for Manufacturing Engineering Managers is 1.38, highlighting a high density of these roles in the metro area. Annualized pay is the unit of measure. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The occupation categories reflect standard BLS classifications, which may combine varied responsibilities into single SOC codes. National industry-specific wage cuts, such as Dairy Product Manufacturing, serve as secondary points of reference for the labor market. These medians represent current local data, not individual company offers. Since these figures exclude non-wage compensation and individual experience factors, they serve as a general baseline rather than specific compensation strategy tools for recruiters.

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How do VP of Sales (Industrial) salaries compare to the national median?

The local median of $198,550 is higher than the national median of $148,270 for this role. This reflects the competitive compensation structure in the region for sales leadership.

What is the significance of the Food Process Operator median?

The local median of $44,960 is above the national average of $39,680. Additionally, the band width of $2,880 is quite narrow, suggesting a condensed pay range for this role locally.

Is the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position well-represented in the local workforce?

Yes, the location quotient of 1.38 indicates a higher concentration of Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the Fort Collins-Loveland area than the national average. This role is a key part of the local manufacturing employment base.

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