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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Kansas City, 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 362 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$221,640
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$221,640
  3. Senior Director of Operations$221,640
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,680
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,680
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,680
  7. VP of Engineering$162,680
  8. Director of R&D$162,680
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,680
  10. NPI Manager$162,680
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,680
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,680
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,680
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,680
  15. Director of Automation$162,680
  16. Automation Manager$162,680
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,680
  18. R&D Manager$162,680
  19. R&D Engineer$162,680
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,680
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,680
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,680
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$162,490
  24. Corporate Controller$162,490
  25. Plant Controller$162,490

Bars show the top 25 of 362 ranked. The table below lists all 362. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Kansas City, MO-KS, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$142,730$221,640$351,6609900.69
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$142,730$221,640$351,6609900.69
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$142,730$221,640$351,6609900.69
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,630$162,680$193,7701,8201.17
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,480$162,490$205,3204,9700.84
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,840$161,910$193,7306901.17
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,840$161,910$193,7306901.17
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,840$161,910$193,7306901.17
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,840$161,910$193,7306901.17
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,840$161,910$193,7306901.17
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,370$159,990$204,750Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,990$140,890$178,0901,3800.89
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,070$136,530$170,5603,7800.86
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$129,300$165,7901,4300.82
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$124,990$139,82012,1601.02
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$124,990$139,82012,1601.02
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$124,990$139,82012,1601.02
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$124,990$139,82012,1601.02
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$124,990$139,82012,1601.02
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,990$110,740$134,4301,7601.25
113Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,970$109,200$135,6208300.76
114Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,970$109,200$135,6208300.76
115Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,970$109,200$135,6208300.76
116VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
117Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
118Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
119Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
120Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
121Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
122Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
123Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
124Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
125Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
126Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
127Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
128Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
129Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,700$108,270$137,6201,3000.84
130Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,070$105,350$136,0001801.91
131Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,070$105,350$136,0001801.91
132Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,810$102,320$128,5303802.54
133Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,810$102,320$128,5303802.54
134MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,810$102,320$128,5303802.54
135Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,810$102,320$128,5303802.54
136Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,810$102,320$128,5303802.54
137Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,360$101,640$130,8902100.57
138Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,360$101,640$130,8902100.57
139Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,360$101,640$130,8902100.57
140Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,180$101,230$128,9401000.6
141Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,180$101,230$128,9401000.6
142Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,180$101,230$128,9401000.6
143Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,230$101,050$129,7908,3801.11
144Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,230$101,050$129,7908,3801.11
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,390$100,480$125,8402,0800.81
180Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
181Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
182Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
183Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
184Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
185Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
186Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
187Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
188Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
189Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
190Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
191CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,320$99,630$120,9904,3302.07
192Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
193Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
194Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
195Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
196Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
197Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,980$93,330$128,5205800.53
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,390$92,900$117,0808500.86
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,390$92,900$117,0808500.86
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,390$92,900$117,0808500.86
201MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$74,250$91,380$96,5206402.25
202VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
203VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
204Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
205General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
206Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
207EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
208Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
209Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,410$90,490$140,87031,0801.26
210Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$63,420$85,740$93,6404501.12
211Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$63,420$85,740$93,6404501.12
212Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,750$83,420$107,0805500.94
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,300$81,250$103,6201,3201.09
214Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,450$81,150$95,6703301.08
215PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,580$80,240$85,3701800.38
216Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,580$80,240$85,3701800.38
217Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,580$80,240$85,3701800.38
218Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,580$80,240$85,3701800.38
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,910$80,040$102,95011,2601.1
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,910$80,040$102,95011,2601.1
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,910$80,040$102,95011,2601.1
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,910$80,040$102,95011,2601.1
223Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
224Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
225Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
226Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
227Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
228Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
229Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
230Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
231Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,190$79,060$100,2404,3601
232NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,530$79,040$96,9702100.5
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,250$77,650$102,6503,4701.18
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,250$77,650$102,6503,4701.18
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,250$77,650$102,6503,4701.18
236Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
237Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
238Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
239Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
240Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
241CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
242Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
243Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,930$77,080$94,5304,4600.94
244Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,850$76,860$97,4505,4001.01
245Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,120$74,740$92,9904,2701.23
246CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,770$71,180$76,9601600.78
247Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
248Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
249Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
250Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
251Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
252Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
253Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
254Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
255Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
256Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
257Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
258Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
259Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
260Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
261Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
262Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
263End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
264Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,830$68,770$79,4902,5200.81
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,960$63,610$78,7005,2301.19
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,960$63,610$78,7005,2301.19
267Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$57,160$63,000$81,440900.86
268Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
269Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
270CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
271Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
272Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
273First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
274Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
275Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
276Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
277Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
278Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
279Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,970$63,000$78,4105,2101.24
280Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,210$62,680$76,3103,0101.04
281QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,080$61,560$77,4202500.61
282GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,790$57,500$66,5801,4501.48
283Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,790$57,500$66,5801,4501.48
284Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
285TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
286Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
287Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
288Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
289Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
290Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
291Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
292Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
293Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
294Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
295Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,240$57,370$71,3802,7100.92
296CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
2975-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
298Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
299CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
300Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
301Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
302EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
303CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
304Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
305Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
306Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
307Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
308Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,640$56,740$64,0801,3500.67
309Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,710$56,320$65,720900.39
310Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
311Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
312Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
313Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
314Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
315Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,110$53,360$67,6602,5700.94
316Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,510$52,840$67,2501,3301.1
317Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,510$52,840$67,2501,3301.1
318Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,940$52,630$75,2104100.84
319CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,480$51,010$62,8006900.58
320Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$41,920$48,680$60,3305001.16
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,520$47,350$55,8206,2901.15
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,340$46,560$56,1101,5901.57
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,050$45,460$50,8804,4500.77
330Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,430$45,240$56,8302,5101.44
331Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,430$45,240$56,8302,5101.44
332SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,430$45,240$56,8302,5101.44
333Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,430$45,240$56,8302,5101.44
334Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
335Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
336Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
337Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
338Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
339Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$45,060$53,250600.26
340Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,760$44,450$48,1807300.69
341Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,910$42,530$49,2901200.26
342Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
343Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
344Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
345Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
346CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
347Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
348Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
349Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
350Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
351Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
352Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
353Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
354Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
355Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
356Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
357Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
358Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
359Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
360Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,370$40,160$45,6501,1000.62
361Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,740$36,350$40,52012,9500.83
362Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,740$36,350$40,52012,9500.83

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Missouri

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Kansas City manufacturing compensation is analyzed through broad SOC categories by Manufacturing Headhunters. CEO roles report a median of $221,640, outperforming the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width is $208,930, illustrating wide dispersion between the P25 ($142,730) and P75 ($351,660) markers. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS, 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 reveals a median of $409,320, which is significantly higher than the aggregate-occupation median used for broader executive mapping.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Kansas City show a median of $162,680, which is slightly below the $171,270 national broad-occupation median. The middle-band width is $62,140, spanning $131,630 to $193,770. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas City, 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 aerospace national industry row records a median of $192,800, which serves as a national benchmark for this role but remains separate from the broader occupational wage data measured across all industries.

CFO roles map to the financial manager occupation in this metro, reporting a median of $162,490 versus the national $166,570. The P25 to P75 range is $78,840. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Audio and video equipment manufacturing has a national median of $210,870, exceeding the cross-industry CFO-mapped median. Because the BLS groups all financial managers together, the data does not account for differences in private versus public company scales or specific manufacturing sector CFO duties.

Production Technicians and Sanitation Technicians exhibit medians of $40,160 and $36,350, respectively. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National medians are $40,110 and $36,840 for these broad groups. Tobacco manufacturing national industry figures for production are $77,630, while iron and steel industry figures for sanitation are $52,820. These figures lack granular detail for shift, credential, or specific plant seniority.

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Why does the CFO median vary between the local figure and the national industry row?

The local figure ($162,490) maps to the broader financial manager occupation. The industry row ($210,870) represents a national wage cut for the specific audio and video equipment sector.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The local median of $162,680 is lower than the national median of $171,270 for the broader management occupation. These figures represent the entire engineering management spectrum rather than just aerospace-focused roles.

Are the sanitation technician figures consistent with local plant pay?

The $36,350 median represents the broader janitorial occupation, which is generally lower than industry-specific national figures like the $52,820 for iron and steel. These data points reflect broader occupational averages, not site-specific pay scales.

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