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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Joplin, MO-KS

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 315 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$135,140
  2. Process Engineering Manager$135,140
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$135,140
  4. VP of Engineering$135,140
  5. Director of R&D$135,140
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$135,140
  7. NPI Manager$135,140
  8. Capital Projects Manager$135,140
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$135,140
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$135,140
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$135,140
  12. Director of Automation$135,140
  13. Automation Manager$135,140
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$135,140
  15. R&D Manager$135,140
  16. R&D Engineer$135,140
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$135,140
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$135,140
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$135,140
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$134,670
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$134,670
  22. Senior Director of Operations$134,670
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$127,550
  24. Corporate Controller$127,550
  25. Plant Controller$127,550

Bars show the top 25 of 315 ranked. The table below lists all 315. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Joplin, MO-KS, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$108,520$135,140$161,060600.45
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$85,760$134,670$200,610600.56
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$85,760$134,670$200,610600.56
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$85,760$134,670$200,610600.56
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,430$127,550$161,1602300.49
32PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,200$105,960$133,4401200.13
33MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,200$105,960$133,4401200.13
34SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,200$105,960$133,4401200.13
35Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,200$105,960$133,4401200.13
36Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,200$105,960$133,4401200.13
37Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
38Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
39Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
40Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
41Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
42Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
43Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
44Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
45Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
46VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
47Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
48Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
49QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
50Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
51Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
52FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
53FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
54Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
55QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
56Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
57Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
58Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
59Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
60Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
61Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
62Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
63Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
64QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
65Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
66CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
67Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
68Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
69Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,550$103,620$143,6701801.34
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,980$102,630$125,800500.42
79VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
80Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
81Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
82Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
83Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
84Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
85Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
86Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
87Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
88Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
89Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
90Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
91Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
92Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,050$102,460$130,5101200.95
93Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
94EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
95EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
96Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
97Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
98Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
99S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
100Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
101Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
102Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
103Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
104Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
105EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
106Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,640$101,980$130,9002100.6
107Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$78,920$99,520$140,320700.6
108Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,350$99,470$121,260400.49
109Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,350$99,470$121,260400.49
110Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,350$99,470$121,260400.49
111VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
112Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
113Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
114National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
115Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
116National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
117Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
118Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
119Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
120Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
121Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
122Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
123Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
124Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$72,420$98,020$145,5902100.58
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,230$84,560$103,8702301.12
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,040$83,430$101,8601100.65
172Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
173Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
174Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
175Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
176Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
177Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
178Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
179Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
180Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,270$81,350$102,1204201.21
181Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$59,540$77,760$100,1003300.56
182Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$59,540$77,760$100,1003300.56
183Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,560$77,460$84,570400.77
184Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,290$73,580$95,7901101.41
185Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,290$73,580$95,7901101.41
186Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,290$73,580$95,7901101.41
187Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
188Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
189Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
190Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
191Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
192Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$56,380$73,540$75,960400.46
193Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,960$72,560$94,4305600.69
194Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,960$72,560$94,4305600.69
195Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,960$72,560$94,4305600.69
196Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,960$72,560$94,4305600.69
197GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,260$67,790$67,7901201.56
198Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,260$67,790$67,7901201.56
199Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,220$67,720$94,5804301
200Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
201Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
202Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
203Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
204Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
205CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
206Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
207Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,340$63,830$77,3607702.05
208Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
209Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
210Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
211Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
212Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
213Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
214Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
215Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
216Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
217Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
218Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
219Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
220Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
221Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
222Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
223Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
224End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
225Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,540$63,720$72,4903501.42
226Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,310$62,760$78,4702400.88
227Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,690$61,060$79,3001000.41
228Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,690$61,060$79,3001000.41
229Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,690$61,060$79,3001000.41
230Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,890$59,900$73,6504001.16
231Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,890$59,900$73,6504001.16
232Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
233Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
234Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
235Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
236Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
237Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,790$56,790$69,3203201.48
238Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,990$55,930$59,990401.18
239Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,990$55,930$59,990401.18
240Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,460$55,360$61,8302100.92
241Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
242Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
243CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
244Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
245Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
246First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
247Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
248Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
249Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
250Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
251Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
252Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,690$47,960$57,8806201.85
253Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,820$47,330$47,540300.41
254CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
2555-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
256Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
257CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
258Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
259Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
260EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
261CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
262Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
263Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
264Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
265Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
266Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,640$46,820$57,4303602.25
267Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,240$46,660$58,5001501.8
268Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,150$45,990$51,2307801.79
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,070$45,770$54,9005702.46
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$34,800$43,520$56,610800.87
282Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
283Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
284Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
285Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
286Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
287Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
288Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,340$42,000$49,3506201.35
289Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,040$40,930$50,0201501.58
290Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,040$40,930$50,0201501.58
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,280$38,150$46,7704203.05
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,280$38,150$46,7704203.05
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,280$38,150$46,7704203.05
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,280$38,150$46,7704203.05
295Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,150$34,620$38,4601,1600.94
296Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,150$34,620$38,4601,1600.94
297Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
298Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
299Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
300Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
301CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
302Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
303Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
304Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
305Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
306Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
307Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
308Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
309Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
310Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
311Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
312Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
313Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
314Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12
315Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,190$34,220$43,2203002.12

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Missouri

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Joplin, MO-KS. 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 Joplin, MO-KS, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is mapped to the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. The local median is $135,140, below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 $52,540, significantly narrower than the national middle band width of $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 local labor market exhibits less salary dispersion than the national market for this role.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Joplin, MO-KS, falls under the Chief Executives SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 $114,850, narrower than the national middle band width of $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 CFO (Manufacturing) role in Joplin, MO-KS, uses the Financial Managers SOC. The local median is $127,550, which is below the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 locally is $64,730, which is much narrower than the national middle band width of $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 local employment concentration is represented by a location quotient of 0.49.

The Sanitation Technician in Joplin, MO-KS, maps to the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 local location quotient is 0.94.

The Production Technician in Joplin, MO-KS, uses the Production Workers, All Other SOC as a proxy. The local median is $34,220, falling below the national median of $40,110. For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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 $11,030, which is slightly narrower than the national middle band width of $12,980. These figures exclude shift premiums and plant-specific process certifications. The local location quotient is 2.12.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Given the small number of such roles in the region, this reflects local report variance rather than a drop in pay for an individual.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Given the small number of such roles in the region, this reflects local report variance rather than a drop in pay for an individual.

What is the impact of the high local middle band width for CEOs compared to other roles?

The $114,850 middle band for CEOs in Joplin, though narrower than the national $226,660, remains one of the largest local band widths. This variance reflects different company scales within the region.

Why is the local middle band width for Financial Managers narrower than the national level?

For manufacturing occupations in Joplin, MO-KS, 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.

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