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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jefferson City, MO

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 312 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,470
  2. Process Engineering Manager$160,470
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$160,470
  4. VP of Engineering$160,470
  5. Director of R&D$160,470
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,470
  7. NPI Manager$160,470
  8. Capital Projects Manager$160,470
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,470
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,470
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,470
  12. Director of Automation$160,470
  13. Automation Manager$160,470
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,470
  15. R&D Manager$160,470
  16. R&D Engineer$160,470
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,470
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,470
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,470
  20. Plant Manager$126,890
  21. Plant Director / Site Director$126,890
  22. Assistant Plant Manager$126,890
  23. Operations Manager$126,890
  24. Manufacturing Manager$126,890
  25. Production Manager$126,890

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Jefferson City, MO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,800$160,470$161,640500.48
20Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
21Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
22Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
23Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
24Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
25Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
26Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
27Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
28Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
29VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
30Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
31Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
32QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
33Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
34Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
35FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
36FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
37Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
38QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
39Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
40Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
41Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
42Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
43Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
44Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
45Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
46Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
47QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
48Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
49CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
50Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
51Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
52Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,890$168,7901100.91
53CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
54Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
55Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
56VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
57Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
58Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
59FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
60Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
61Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$123,340$162,6403200.73
62VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
63Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
64Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
65National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
66Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
67National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
68Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
69Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
70Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
71Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
72Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
73Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
74Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
75Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,040$121,840$159,0501500.46
76CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$81,090$113,090$165,6301201.15
77Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$81,090$113,090$165,6301201.15
78Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$81,090$113,090$165,6301201.15
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$85,130$106,850$127,4901100.96
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,060$95,990$120,950500.46
94Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,780$94,600$105,380400.54
95Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,780$94,600$105,380400.54
96Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,780$94,600$105,380400.54
97Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
98EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
99EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
100Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
101Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
102Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
103S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
104Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
105Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
106Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
107Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
108Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
109EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
110Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,700$93,100$125,6208302.58
111Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
112Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
113Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
114Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
115Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
116Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
117Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
118Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
119Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,690$92,550$121,6401000.99
120Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
121Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
122Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
123Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
124Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
125Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
126Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
127Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
128Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
129Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
130Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
131CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,160$89,120$111,220600.42
132Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
133Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
134Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
135Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
136Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
137Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
138Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
139Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
140Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
141Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
142Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
143Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
144Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
145Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
146Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
147Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
148Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
149Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
150Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
151Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
152Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
153Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
154Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
155Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
156Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
157Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
158EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
159VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
160Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
161Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
162Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
163Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
164Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
165Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
166Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,480$84,920$98,980900.5
167Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
168Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
169Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
170Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
171Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
172Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,260$81,000$103,880500.63
173Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,400$79,980$100,5505000.92
174Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,400$79,980$100,5505000.92
175Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
176Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
177Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
178Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
179Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
180Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
181Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
182Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
183Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,110$77,250$101,8503401.07
184VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
185VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
186Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
187General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
188Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
189EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
190Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
191Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,290$76,170$109,6602,2801.26
192Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,910$67,630$81,8504801.22
193Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$55,220$65,670$82,1701201.6
194Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$55,220$65,670$82,1701201.6
195Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$55,220$65,670$82,1701201.6
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,050$64,040$80,0601,1201.5
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,050$64,040$80,0601,1201.5
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,050$64,040$80,0601,1201.5
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,050$64,040$80,0601,1201.5
200Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
201Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
202Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
203Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
204Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
205CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
206Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
207Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,050$63,060$81,5404601.32
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$48,960$61,260$74,0902400.94
209Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
210Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
211Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
212Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
213Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
214Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
215Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
216Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
217Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
218Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
219Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
220Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
221Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
222Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
223Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
224Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
225End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
226Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,220$58,960$70,890900.4
227Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,030$58,180$78,4901900.88
228Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,330$56,680$71,3502000.62
229Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,330$56,680$71,3502000.62
230Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,920$54,850$59,820800.65
231Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,920$54,850$59,820800.65
232SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,920$54,850$59,820800.65
233Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,920$54,850$59,820800.65
234CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
2355-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
236Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
237CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
238Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
239Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
240EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
241CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
242Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
243Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
244Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
245Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
246Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,400$51,850$60,060700.46
247Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
248TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
249Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
250Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
251Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
252Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
253Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
254Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
255Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
256Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
257Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
258Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,730$51,580$59,0703601.65
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,910$51,400$65,9601700.85
265Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,580$49,610$62,3601301.71
266Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
267Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
268CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
269Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
270Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
271First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
272Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
273Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
274Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
275Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
276Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
277Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,160$49,450$61,7902200.72
278Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,590$48,700$57,240901.2
279Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,040$46,040$56,3306402.97
280Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,040$46,040$56,3306402.97
281Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,040$46,040$56,3306402.97
282Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,780$41,880$48,1202400.6
283Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
284Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
285Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
286Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
287CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
288Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
289Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
290Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
291Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
292Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
293Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
294Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
295Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
296Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
297Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
298Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
299Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
300Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
301Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,780$38,530$44,7001200.95
302Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,710$38,400$47,870600.64
303Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,710$38,400$47,870600.64
304Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
305Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
306Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
307Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
308Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
309Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
310Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,860$37,880$49,6503800.9
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,870$34,540$35,9001,0400.92
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,870$34,540$35,9001,0400.92

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, PLC Programmer, MES Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, SCADA / HMI Engineer, Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer, Firmware / Embedded Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Missouri

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Jefferson City, MO. 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?

In Jefferson City, MO, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position falls under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The local middle band width is $29,840, which is much narrower than the national middle band width of $73,140. This suggests very tight salary clustering for engineers in the area. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, 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.

The Plant Manager in Jefferson City, MO, is mapped to the broader Industrial Production Managers SOC. The local median is $126,890, which is higher than the national median of $126,060. The local median grew by $15,530 since May 2024. The local middle band width is $72,090, which is broader than the national middle band width of $63,720. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, 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. The location quotient for this role is 0.91.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role in Jefferson City, MO, uses the Financial Managers SOC. The local median is $123,340, well below the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this role locally is $69,150, which is tighter than the national middle band width of $94,490. These wages exclude executive vehicle allowances, retirement matching, and long-term equity plans. The local concentration for this role is 0.73.

The Shipping and Receiving Lead in Jefferson City, MO, maps to the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $14,790, which is slightly wider than the national middle band width of $13,370. For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, 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. The location quotient is 0.9.

The Sanitation Technician position in Jefferson City, MO, uses the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. The local median is $34,540, below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width for this local role is $7,030, narrower than the national middle band width of $11,820. These figures exclude industrial site cleaning premiums or hazardous duty pay. The local employment concentration is 0.92.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This change is consistent with market-specific compensation adjustments for technical leadership.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Jefferson City, MO, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This change is consistent with market-specific compensation adjustments for technical leadership.

How do local CFO wages relate to the national standard?

The local median of $123,340 is significantly below the national $166,570, reflecting regional cost structures. Furthermore, the tighter middle band width of $69,150 suggests that financial management compensation in the area is less varied than the national norm.

Are the sanitation technician wages consistent with the industry?

The local median of $34,540 is competitive but lower than the national $36,840, providing a baseline for facility service labor. The narrow $7,030 middle band indicates consistent, rather than highly variable, compensation within this SOC locally.

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