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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fresno, CA

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 343 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$188,930
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$188,930
  3. Senior Director of Operations$188,930
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$175,530
  5. Process Engineering Manager$175,530
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$175,530
  7. VP of Engineering$175,530
  8. Director of R&D$175,530
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$175,530
  10. NPI Manager$175,530
  11. Capital Projects Manager$175,530
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$175,530
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$175,530
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$175,530
  15. Director of Automation$175,530
  16. Automation Manager$175,530
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$175,530
  18. R&D Manager$175,530
  19. R&D Engineer$175,530
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$175,530
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$175,530
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$175,530
  23. Plant HR Manager$143,180
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$137,650
  25. Corporate Controller$137,650

Bars show the top 25 of 343 ranked. The table below lists all 343. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fresno, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,840$188,930$276,2907001.12
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,840$188,930$276,2907001.12
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$132,840$188,930$276,2907001.12
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,710$175,530$206,1201900.28
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$117,250$143,180$168,1604000.6
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,840$137,650$187,4601,3700.53
33QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$107,610$137,080$139,4303600.69
34Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
35Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
36Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
37Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
38Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
39Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
40Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
41Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
42Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,710$134,780$171,6204000.65
43PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,650$129,060$161,6507400.14
44MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,650$129,060$161,6507400.14
45SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,650$129,060$161,6507400.14
46Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,650$129,060$161,6507400.14
47Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,650$129,060$161,6507400.14
48Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
49EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
50EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
51Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
52Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
53Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
54S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
55Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
56Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
57Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
58Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
59Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
60EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
61Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,420$128,510$166,4201,0700.56
62Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,340$127,510$165,9101000.39
63Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,340$127,510$165,9101000.39
64Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,340$127,510$165,9101000.39
65Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,340$127,510$165,9101000.39
66Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,340$127,510$165,9101000.39
67Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
68Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
69Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
70Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
71Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
72Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,130$122,470$154,6202500.53
73Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
74Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
75Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
76Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
77Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
78Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
79Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
80Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
81Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
82VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
83Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
84Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
85QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
86Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
87Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
88FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
89FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
90Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
91QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
92Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
93Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
94Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
95Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
96Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
97Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
98Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
99Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
100QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
101Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
102CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
103Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
104Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
105Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,220$118,590$151,3505500.73
106Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$73,140$111,160$156,320400.28
107Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$73,140$111,160$156,320400.28
108Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$73,140$111,160$156,320400.28
109Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,000$103,500$130,6404200.87
110Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,000$103,500$130,6404200.87
111Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,000$103,500$130,6404200.87
112Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,990$101,030$130,3101,7200.53
113Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,990$101,030$130,3101,7200.53
114VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
115Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
116Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
117National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
118Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
119National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
120Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
121Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
122Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
123Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
124Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
125Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
126Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
127Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,770$101,020$155,5901,9501
128VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
129VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
130Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
131General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
132Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
133EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
134Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
135Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,590$101,010$159,9906,8000.63
136Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
137Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
138Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
139Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
140Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
141Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
142Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
143Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
144Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
145Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
146Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
147CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$98,740$125,6402600.29
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,870$97,650$127,0302600.23
183VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
184Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
185Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
186Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
187Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
188Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
189Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
190Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
191Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
192Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
193Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
194Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
195Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
196Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,100$96,610$130,7406300.93
197Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$58,840$93,750$108,3001102.8
198Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$58,840$93,750$108,3001102.8
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,630$88,090$106,4003100.72
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,630$88,090$106,4003100.72
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,630$88,090$106,4003100.72
202Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
203Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
204Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
205Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
206Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
207Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
208Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
209Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
210Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,200$82,960$106,0201,2600.66
211PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,180$80,810$115,3901600.82
212Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,180$80,810$115,3901600.82
213Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,180$80,810$115,3901600.82
214Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,180$80,810$115,3901600.82
215NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$64,270$80,780$96,000700.39
216Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,510$79,830$109,9001,0100.79
217Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,510$79,830$109,9001,0100.79
218Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,510$79,830$109,9001,0100.79
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,250$78,690$101,5002,8100.63
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,250$78,690$101,5002,8100.63
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,250$78,690$101,5002,8100.63
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,250$78,690$101,5002,8100.63
223Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$72,940$77,330$130,120500.41
224Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,770$73,470$97,0101200.46
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,140$72,550$86,6001,5300.74
233Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,470$72,080$89,9108300.55
234Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,160$71,710$95,0401,9800.85
235Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
236Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
237Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
238Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
239Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
240Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
241Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
242Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
243Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
244Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
245Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
246Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
247Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
248Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
249Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
250Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
251End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
252Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,810$67,140$76,9201,2100.9
253Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,520$62,580$79,8601,3001.04
254Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,250$61,730$76,6701,7400.91
255Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,250$61,730$76,6701,7400.91
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,900$60,090$74,8601,0800.9
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$54,580$66,7203000.35
275QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,830$50,610$60,6301200.68
276Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
277TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
278Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
279Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
280Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
281Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
282Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
283Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
284Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
285Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
286Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
287Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,290$50,550$59,9409500.74
288CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,220$49,330$58,1402500.48
289Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,000$48,100$52,0001900.36
290Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,000$48,100$52,0001900.36
291Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,500$47,560$53,990400.4
292GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,840$47,280$57,270800.18
293Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,840$47,280$57,270800.18
294Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,520$46,450$63,0201100.49
295Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,600$45,440$53,9401700.37
296Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,340$45,060$57,2501800.4
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,690$44,550$53,9901,1700.64
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$44,500$49,7001,8900.75
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,220$43,360$51,6903,2201.36
317Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,270$42,070$49,0202200.29
318Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,270$42,070$49,0202200.29
319SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,270$42,070$49,0202200.29
320Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,270$42,070$49,0202200.29
321Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,860$41,810$48,340700.4
322Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,060$37,980$46,2905,7700.85
323Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,060$37,980$46,2905,7700.85
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,790$36,280$44,7104800.62
343Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,700$36,020$42,6202201.11

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State figures for California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Fresno, CA. 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?

The Fresno manufacturing sector presents varied compensation data for key roles. The CEO / President median is $188,930, below the $213,990 national median, with a band width of $143,450. Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a local median of $175,530, slightly higher than the $171,270 national median, with a band width of $68,410.

Production Technicians have a median of $36,280, which is lower than the $40,110 national median, with a band width of $9,920. Food Process Operators report a median of $36,020, also below the $39,680 national median, with a band width of $7,920. For manufacturing occupations in Fresno, CA, 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.

Nearby metrics for Hanford-Corcoran and Merced show Plant Manager medians of $127,810 and $123,590, respectively. The location quotient for Food Process Operators is 1.11, suggesting this role has a higher relative presence in Fresno than the national average. Annual units are used for all pay figures. For manufacturing occupations in Fresno, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The standard BLS occupational categories used here may group distinct plant roles, thus obscuring task-specific pay variations. Industry-specific national data, like Tobacco Manufacturing, offers wider perspective for salary research. For manufacturing occupations in Fresno, CA, 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 Fresno, CA, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local median of $175,530 is slightly higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Fresno, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How do Manufacturing Engineering Manager salaries in Fresno compare to national levels?

The local median of $175,530 is slightly higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Fresno, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the local band width for the CEO / President role?

The local band width for the CEO / President is $143,450. This figure is determined by the difference between the 75th and 25th percentile of pay for this title in the local area.

Is the local median for Production Technicians in line with the national figure?

No, the local median of $36,280 is lower than the national median of $40,110. The local pay scale for this position is below the national aggregate.

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