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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Idaho Falls, ID

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 308 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$174,410
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$174,410
  3. Senior Director of Operations$174,410
  4. Facilities Manager$139,180
  5. Facilities Engineer$139,180
  6. Utilities / Energy Manager$139,180
  7. Controls Engineer$136,100
  8. Electrical Engineer (Plant)$136,100
  9. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer$136,100
  10. Electrical Design Engineer$136,100
  11. Senior Controls Engineer$136,100
  12. Lead Controls Technician$136,100
  13. Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)$136,100
  14. Lead Controls Engineer$136,100
  15. Controls Supervisor$136,100
  16. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$132,840
  17. Process Engineering Manager$132,840
  18. Controls / Automation Manager$132,840
  19. VP of Engineering$132,840
  20. Director of R&D$132,840
  21. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$132,840
  22. NPI Manager$132,840
  23. Capital Projects Manager$132,840
  24. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$132,840
  25. Senior Industrial Engineer$132,840

Bars show the top 25 of 308 ranked. The table below lists all 308. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Idaho Falls, ID, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,210$174,410$299,9802001.89
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,210$174,410$299,9802001.89
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$126,210$174,410$299,9802001.89
4Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,470$139,180$172,3301401.65
5Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,470$139,180$172,3301401.65
6Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,470$139,180$172,3301401.65
7Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
8Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
9Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
10Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
11Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
12Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
13Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
14Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
15Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,800$136,100$137,0601301.24
16Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
17Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
18Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
19VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
20Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
21Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
22NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
23Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
24Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
25Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
26Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
27Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
28Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
29Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
30R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
31R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
32Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
33Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
34Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$105,230$132,840$179,040700.58
35Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
36EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
37EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
38Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
39Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
40Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
41S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
42Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
43Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
44Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
45Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
46Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
47EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
48Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,230$132,580$161,2401000.3
49VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
50Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
51Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
52National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
53Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
54National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
55Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
56Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
57Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
58Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
59Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
60Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
61Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
62Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,690$131,680$179,1101800.55
63Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
64Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
65Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
66Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
67Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
68Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,900$128,670$145,2701702.08
69CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
70Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
71Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
72VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
73Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
74Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
75FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
76Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
77Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,570$128,500$160,5402700.61
78PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,950$123,450$153,5405300.6
79MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,950$123,450$153,5405300.6
80SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,950$123,450$153,5405300.6
81Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,950$123,450$153,5405300.6
82Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,950$123,450$153,5405300.6
83Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$106,560$106,560$133,960Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
84Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$106,560$106,560$133,960Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
85Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$106,560$106,560$133,960Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
86Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
87Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
88Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
89Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
90Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
91Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
92Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
93Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
94Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
95VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
96Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
97Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
98QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
99Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
100Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
101FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
102FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
103Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
104QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
105Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
106Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
107Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
108Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
109Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
110Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
111Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
112Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
113QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
114Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
115CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
116Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
117Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
118Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,140$103,760$138,800900.7
119Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,700$102,250$137,6706501.15
120Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,700$102,250$137,6706501.15
121Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$65,010$100,020$129,460800.7
122Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,100$99,040$131,9102301.03
123Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,100$99,040$131,9102301.03
124Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$80,100$99,040$131,9102301.03
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,840$98,890$142,5601400.71
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,310$97,540$107,3101901.25
172Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,310$90,600$135,5501401.96
173Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,310$90,600$135,5501401.96
174Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,310$90,600$135,5501401.96
175VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
176Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
177Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
178Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
179Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
180Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
181Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
182Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
183Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
184Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
185Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
186Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
187Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
188Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,330$90,450$119,6201201.04
189Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,210$86,330$99,1301701.29
190Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,210$86,330$99,1301701.29
191SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,210$86,330$99,1301701.29
192Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,210$86,330$99,1301701.29
193Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$58,490$85,810$134,8501302.9
194Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
195Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
196Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
197Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
198Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
199Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$58,860$83,790$126,0902000.98
200VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
201VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
202Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
203General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
204Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
205EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
206Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
207Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,090$80,380$118,1502,4801.35
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,860$77,250$85,1501700.67
209Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
210Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
211Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
212Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
213Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
214Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
215Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
216Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
217Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,050$74,960$109,9203100.96
218Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,970$74,410$94,5704200.55
219Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,970$74,410$94,5704200.55
220Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,970$74,410$94,5704200.55
221Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,970$74,410$94,5704200.55
222Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,400$65,350$83,3505401.36
223QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$57,920$64,420$89,990300.36
224Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
225Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
226Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
227Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
228Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
229Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
230Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
231Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
232Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
233Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
234Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
235Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
236Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
237Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
238Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
239Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
240End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
241Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,860$63,890$94,9402401.04
242NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,510$63,560$84,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
243Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
244Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
245Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
246Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
247Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
248CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
249Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
250Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,900$63,250$79,2103200.89
251PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,310$56,310$63,140501.41
252Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,310$56,310$63,140501.41
253Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,310$56,310$63,140501.41
254Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,310$56,310$63,140501.41
255CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
2565-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
257Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
258CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
259Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
260Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
261EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
262CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
263Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
264Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
265Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
266Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
267Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$37,860$53,500$78,040800.51
268Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,100$53,310$68,3202900.89
269Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,100$53,310$68,3202900.89
270Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
271TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
272Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
273Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
274Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
275Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
276Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
277Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
278Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
279Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
280Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
281Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,240$50,770$57,4101700.77
282Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,810$49,190$66,1103901.79
283Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,390$42,430$46,2502700.66
284Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
285Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
286CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
287Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
288Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
289First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
290Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
291Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
292Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
293Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
294Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
295Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,730$41,320$68,0503801.22
296Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$36,090$39,080$44,950401.09
297Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,610$36,940$45,800600.68
298Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,610$36,940$45,800600.68
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,730$36,110$45,9606001.39
306Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,380$35,720$43,990500.7
307Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,740$35,260$37,3909900.85
308Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,740$35,260$37,3909900.85

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State figures for Idaho

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

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In the Idaho Falls, ID region, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is mapped to Chief Executives, with a median of $174,410, lower than the $213,990 national median. The band width is $173,770. For manufacturing occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National Communications Equipment Manufacturing median is $409,320. 89.

Facilities Managers report a median of $139,180, higher than the $106,660 national median. The middle band width is $66,860. For manufacturing occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Iron and Steel national median is $200,600. The location quotient is 1.65.

Controls Engineers are mapped to Electrical Engineers, with a median of $136,100, higher than the $120,630 national median. The band width is $36,260. For manufacturing occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national Aerospace industry median is $141,160. The location quotient is 1.24.

Flexographic Press Operators are mapped to Printing Press Operators with a median of $35,720, lower than the $45,780 national median. The band width is $13,610. For manufacturing occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national Furniture median is $66,800. The location quotient is 0.70.

Sanitation Technicians report a median of $35,260, lower than the $36,840 national median. The band width is $6,650. For manufacturing occupations in Idaho Falls, ID, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National Iron and Steel industry median is $52,820. The location quotient is 0.85.

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How does the local Facilities Manager median compare to the national level?

The local median of $139,180 is higher than the $106,660 national median. This reflects local occupational data under the Facilities Managers SOC.

Are the Controls Engineer roles specific to the Aerospace industry?

The role is mapped to the broader Electrical Engineers occupation. While industry-specific data is provided for Aerospace, it is a national figure, not a local salary promise.

What is the location quotient for the local CEO / President role?

The location quotient is 1.89, indicating a higher employment density for this role in Idaho Falls compared to the national average. It does not measure wages.

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