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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Kennewick-Richland, WA

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 337 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$287,180
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$287,180
  3. Senior Director of Operations$287,180
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$199,380
  5. Process Engineering Manager$199,380
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$199,380
  7. VP of Engineering$199,380
  8. Director of R&D$199,380
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$199,380
  10. NPI Manager$199,380
  11. Capital Projects Manager$199,380
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$199,380
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$199,380
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$199,380
  15. Director of Automation$199,380
  16. Automation Manager$199,380
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$199,380
  18. R&D Manager$199,380
  19. R&D Engineer$199,380
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$199,380
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$199,380
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$199,380
  23. Purchasing Manager$169,520
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$169,520
  25. Procurement Manager$169,520

Bars show the top 25 of 337 ranked. The table below lists all 337. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Kennewick-Richland, WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$179,050$287,180$372,480700.42
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$179,050$287,180$372,480700.42
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$179,050$287,180$372,480700.42
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$167,090$199,380$221,5603301.78
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$143,720$169,520$203,840600.85
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$143,720$169,520$203,840600.85
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$143,720$169,520$203,840600.85
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$143,720$169,520$203,840600.85
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$143,720$169,520$203,840600.85
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$131,500$168,000$210,9003100.44
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$139,310$167,660$210,5604400.85
51Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,200$157,120$211,200900.69
52Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,200$157,120$211,200900.69
53Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$105,200$157,120$211,200900.69
54VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
55Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
56Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
57National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
58Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
59National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
60Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
61Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
62Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
63Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
64Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
65Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
66Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
67Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,490$154,340$193,0102500.47
68Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$127,480$152,300$178,680900.48
69Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
70Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
71Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
72Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
73Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
74Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
75Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
76Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
77Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
78VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
79Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
80Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
81QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
82Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
83Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
84FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
85FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
86Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
87QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
88Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
89Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
90Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
91Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
92Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
93Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
94Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
95Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
96QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
97Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
98CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
99Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
100Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
101Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$126,360$148,320$176,3501000.47
102Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
103Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
104Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
105Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
106Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
107Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,390$142,920$162,4402802.17
108VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
109VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
110Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
111General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
112Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
113EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
114Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
115Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,930$130,460$178,1001,5500.53
116Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,820$130,030$166,91032018.03
117Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,820$130,030$166,91032018.03
118MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,820$130,030$166,91032018.03
119Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,820$130,030$166,91032018.03
120Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,820$130,030$166,91032018.03
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,010$128,190$164,1204502.74
130PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,770$127,800$164,6608200.58
131MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,770$127,800$164,6608200.58
132SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,770$127,800$164,6608200.58
133Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,770$127,800$164,6608200.58
134Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,770$127,800$164,6608200.58
135Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$98,690$125,970$146,8102902.52
136Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$98,690$125,970$146,8102902.52
137Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$98,690$125,970$146,8102902.52
138Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$91,180$125,940$155,8001,2601.42
139Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$91,180$125,940$155,8001,2601.42
140Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
141Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
142Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
143Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
144Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
145Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
146Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
147Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
148Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
149Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
150Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
151CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,880$124,780$161,7205702.3
152QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$97,470$122,180$164,620700.5
153VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
154Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
155Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
156Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
157Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
158Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
159Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
160Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
161Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
162Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
163Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
164Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
165Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
166Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,970$121,000$145,220700.39
167Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$108,200$120,310$125,780401.17
168Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
169Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
170Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
171Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
172Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
173Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
174Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
175Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
176Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
177Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
178Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
179Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
180Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
181Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
182Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
183Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
184Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
185Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
186Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
187Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
188Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
189Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
190Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
191Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
192Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
193Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
194EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
195VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
196Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
197Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
198Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
199Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
200Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
201Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
202Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,990$117,850$148,0801800.59
203MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$103,610$107,700$117,670802.39
204PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,750$104,180$117,920400.67
205Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,750$104,180$117,920400.67
206Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,750$104,180$117,920400.67
207Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,750$104,180$117,920400.67
208Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$100,440$132,4704001.16
209Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$100,440$132,4704001.16
210Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$100,440$132,4704001.16
211Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$70,290$99,850$120,6401,0501.66
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,160$98,640$125,5005901.15
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$71,430$94,790$107,8505201.26
222Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,110$93,280$115,9201,0200.84
223Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,110$93,280$115,9201,0200.84
224Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,110$93,280$115,9201,0200.84
225Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,110$93,280$115,9201,0200.84
226Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
227Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
228Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
229Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
230Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
231CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
232Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
233Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,140$79,050$99,4805801.03
234GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,570$75,990$84,0801201.04
235Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,570$75,990$84,0801201.04
236Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,000$75,660$93,5905201.53
237Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,120$69,290$80,9105801.11
238Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,120$69,290$80,9105801.11
239CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
2405-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
241Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
242CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
243Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
244Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
245EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
246CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
247Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
248Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
249Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
250Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
251Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$59,890$68,060$88,9801200.52
252Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
253Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
254Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
255Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
256Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
257Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
258Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
259Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
260Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
261Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
262Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
263Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
264Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
265Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
266Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
267Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
268End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
269Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,180$79,9405601.52
270Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
271TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
272Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
273Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
274Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
275Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
276Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
277Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
278Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
279Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
280Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
281Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,890$64,720$79,5502600.76
282QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$54,370$63,300$95,740801.69
283Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
284Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
285Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
286Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
287Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
288Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,290$62,940$87,7003100.96
289NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$56,990$61,170$91,200701.46
290Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,510$52,700$59,1601001.7
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,470$48,450$59,6003600.72
303Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,300$47,950$49,1701,2401.92
304Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,760$47,910$49,680800.7
305Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
306Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
307Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
308Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
309Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
310Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
311Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,640$46,870$56,0805600.82
312Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,570$46,640$60,590500.27
313Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,570$46,640$60,590500.27
314SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,570$46,640$60,590500.27
315Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,570$46,640$60,590500.27
316Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
317Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
318Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
319Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
320CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
321Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
322Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
323Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
324Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
325Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
326Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
327Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
328Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
329Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
330Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
331Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
332Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
333Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
334Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,960$45,810$45,8101600.74
335Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,090$44,680$52,2501,7600.96
336Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,090$44,680$52,2501,7600.96
337Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,520$41,340$43,940400.81

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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.

State figures for Washington

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Kennewick-Richland, WA. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Kennewick-Richland, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. CEO positions report a median wage of $287,180, which sits above the national median of $213,990. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these figures rely on the broader chief executive occupation mapping.

National communications equipment manufacturing industry data shows a median of $409,320, providing context for how specific industry wages deviate from the general executive median.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a local median of $199,380, which is higher than the national median of $171,270 for the broader management group. For manufacturing occupations in Kennewick-Richland, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Aerospace national industry data lists a $192,800 median. Because the SOC code groups engineering managers across all sectors, these metrics do not differentiate by the specific product lifecycle or plant technology handled by the manager.

Purchasing Managers in Kennewick-Richland earn a median of $169,520, exceeding the national median of $148,080. The local P25 to P75 range is $60,120, from $143,720 to $203,840. For manufacturing occupations in Kennewick-Richland, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Computer peripheral equipment manufacturing shows a national median of $178,520. Since BLS uses broader SOC categories, these results combine diverse procurement roles across different sectors into one classification.

Sanitation Technicians and Food Process Operators reflect medians of $44,680 and $41,340, respectively. For manufacturing occupations in Kennewick-Richland, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Dairy product manufacturing at the national level shows a $50,960 median. These figures are constrained by the lack of granular data for shift, specialized process, or specific plant-floor duties for these operational titles.

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Does the engineering manager median reflect aerospace roles?

The median of $199,380 applies to the broad management SOC, not specifically aerospace. The aerospace industry national row ($192,800) is a separate benchmark provided for context.

How has the food process operator wage changed?

For manufacturing occupations in Kennewick-Richland, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects a $5,180 change within the broader food processing occupation.

Are sanitation technician wages in Kennewick specific to one industry?

No, the sanitation technician median is based on the broader janitorial occupation rather than a single plant or industry. National industry figures for iron and steel are $52,820, while the local janitorial median is $44,680.

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