Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
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 263 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- Plant HR Manager$123,310
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$120,900
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$120,900
- Senior Director of Operations$120,900
- Regulatory Affairs Manager$115,970
- EHS Manager$115,970
- EHS Director$115,970
- Safety Manager$115,970
- Environmental Manager$115,970
- Process Safety Manager$115,970
- S&OP Manager$115,970
- Trade Compliance Manager$115,970
- Service / Aftermarket Manager$115,970
- Environmental Engineer$115,970
- Sustainability Manager / Director$115,970
- Senior EHS Manager$115,970
- EHS Coordinator$115,970
- Director of Planning$115,970
- PLC Programmer$114,750
- MES Engineer$114,750
- SCADA / HMI Engineer$114,750
- Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer$114,750
- Firmware / Embedded Engineer$114,750
- VP of Sales (Industrial)$113,850
- Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$113,850
Bars show the top 25 of 263 ranked. The table below lists all 263. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $100,320 | $123,310 | $135,600 | 40 | 0.52 |
| 2 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $72,030 | $120,900 | $171,230 | 100 | 1.38 |
| 3 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $72,030 | $120,900 | $171,230 | 100 | 1.38 |
| 4 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $72,030 | $120,900 | $171,230 | 100 | 1.38 |
| 5 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 6 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 7 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 8 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 9 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 10 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 11 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 12 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 13 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 14 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 15 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 16 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 17 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 18 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $88,040 | $115,970 | $140,750 | 80 | 0.34 |
| 19 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $88,310 | $114,750 | $131,410 | 110 | 0.17 |
| 20 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $88,310 | $114,750 | $131,410 | 110 | 0.17 |
| 21 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $88,310 | $114,750 | $131,410 | 110 | 0.17 |
| 22 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $88,310 | $114,750 | $131,410 | 110 | 0.17 |
| 23 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $88,310 | $114,750 | $131,410 | 110 | 0.17 |
| 24 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 25 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 26 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 27 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 28 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 29 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 30 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 31 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 32 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 33 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 34 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 35 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 36 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 37 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $78,780 | $113,850 | $168,440 | 160 | 0.67 |
| 38 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 39 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 40 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 41 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 42 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 43 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 44 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 45 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 46 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 47 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 48 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 49 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 50 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 51 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 52 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 53 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 54 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 55 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 56 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $97,970 | $113,320 | $153,110 | 30 | 0.4 |
| 57 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 58 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 59 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 60 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 61 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 62 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 63 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 64 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 65 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 66 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 67 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 68 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 69 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 70 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 71 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 72 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 73 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 74 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 75 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 76 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 77 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 78 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 79 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 80 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 81 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 82 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 83 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 84 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 85 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 86 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 87 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 88 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 89 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $82,010 | $110,630 | $140,550 | 70 | 0.76 |
| 90 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 91 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 92 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 93 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 94 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 95 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 96 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 97 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 98 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $71,140 | $105,290 | $151,040 | 170 | 0.55 |
| 99 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $86,200 | $102,050 | $124,150 | 40 | 0.66 |
| 100 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $86,200 | $102,050 | $124,150 | 40 | 0.66 |
| 101 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $86,200 | $102,050 | $124,150 | 40 | 0.66 |
| 102 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 103 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 104 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 105 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 106 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 107 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 108 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 109 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 110 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 111 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 112 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 113 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 114 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 115 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $78,950 | $85,420 | $102,680 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 116 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $70,910 | $85,400 | $121,470 | 220 | 0.58 |
| 117 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $70,910 | $85,400 | $121,470 | 220 | 0.58 |
| 118 | Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 119 | Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 120 | Industrial Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 121 | Yield Engineer (Semiconductor) | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 122 | Battery Cell Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 123 | Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 124 | Supplier Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 125 | Customer Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 126 | Design Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 127 | Validation Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 128 | Reliability Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 129 | Reliability Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 130 | Continuous Improvement Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 131 | Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 132 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 133 | Director of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 134 | Supplier Development Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 135 | Lean Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 136 | Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 137 | Senior Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 138 | Mold / Die Design Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 139 | Test Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 140 | Senior Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 141 | Quality Engineering Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 142 | Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 143 | Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 144 | EHS Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 145 | VP of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 146 | Director of Continuous Improvement | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 147 | Lean Specialist / Coordinator | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 148 | Master Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 149 | Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 150 | Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 151 | Supplier Development Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 152 | Material Flow / Logistics Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $65,950 | $80,510 | $107,430 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 153 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $60,140 | $80,010 | $97,740 | 40 | 0.85 |
| 154 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $60,140 | $80,010 | $97,740 | 40 | 0.85 |
| 155 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $60,140 | $80,010 | $97,740 | 40 | 0.85 |
| 156 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 157 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 158 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 159 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 160 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 161 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 162 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 163 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $52,370 | $74,050 | $104,010 | 2,170 | 1.7 |
| 164 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,120 | $67,780 | $90,110 | 280 | 0.54 |
| 165 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,120 | $67,780 | $90,110 | 280 | 0.54 |
| 166 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,120 | $67,780 | $90,110 | 280 | 0.54 |
| 167 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,120 | $67,780 | $90,110 | 280 | 0.54 |
| 168 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $52,650 | $66,920 | $84,260 | 100 | 0.64 |
| 169 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $52,650 | $66,920 | $84,260 | 100 | 0.64 |
| 170 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $52,650 | $66,920 | $84,260 | 100 | 0.64 |
| 171 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 172 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 173 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 174 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 175 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 176 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 177 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 178 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,880 | $66,670 | $80,560 | 210 | 0.84 |
| 179 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $53,440 | $65,230 | $77,320 | 110 | 0.62 |
| 180 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 181 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 182 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 183 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 184 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 185 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 186 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 187 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 188 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $52,000 | $64,440 | $83,460 | 290 | 1.3 |
| 189 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 190 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 191 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 192 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 193 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 194 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 195 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 196 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 197 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 198 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 199 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 200 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 201 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 202 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 203 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 204 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 205 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 206 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $57,810 | $63,820 | $78,260 | 90 | 0.57 |
| 207 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $45,170 | $58,320 | $74,180 | 230 | 1.02 |
| 208 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $45,170 | $58,320 | $74,180 | 230 | 1.02 |
| 209 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $47,320 | $56,810 | $68,290 | 270 | 1.83 |
| 210 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $45,240 | $54,220 | $62,200 | 390 | 1.41 |
| 211 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 212 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 213 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 214 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 215 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 216 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 217 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 218 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 219 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 220 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 221 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 222 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $44,160 | $50,030 | $63,280 | 110 | 0.71 |
| 223 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 224 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 225 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 226 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 227 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 228 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 229 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 230 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 231 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 232 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 233 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 234 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 235 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $39,440 | $49,930 | $62,060 | 70 | 0.69 |
| 236 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 237 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 238 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 239 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 240 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 241 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $42,830 | $48,420 | $65,180 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 242 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 243 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 244 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 245 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 246 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 247 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 248 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 249 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 250 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 251 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 252 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 253 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,100 | $45,840 | $49,370 | 250 | 1.15 |
| 254 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 255 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 256 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 257 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 258 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 259 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 260 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,050 | $41,000 | $46,530 | 330 | 1.12 |
| 261 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $37,370 | $39,830 | $47,820 | 90 | 0.33 |
| 262 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $30,580 | $34,460 | $37,610 | 770 | 0.95 |
| 263 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $30,580 | $34,460 | $37,610 | 770 | 0.95 |
What should you know about not published by BLS?
Packaging Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Welding Engineer, Plant Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Production Technician, Setup Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Process Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Battery Cell Production Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, CIP Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Packaging Development Engineer, Plant Engineering Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Skilled Machine Operator, Utility / Relief Operator, Production Trainer (OJT Trainer), Senior Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter), Control Room (DCS) Operator, Batch Maker / Compounder, Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating), Retort / Thermal Process Operator, Brewer / Cellar Operator, Senior Process Technician, Lead Process Technician.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
What does this data mean for your opening?
For manufacturing occupations in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, 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 is $35,280. The national industry row for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $229,560.
This figure is part of the broader Human Resources Manager occupation. BLS data does not capture the specific plant-level grade or tenure of these HR roles.
CEO / President roles indicate a median of $120,900. For manufacturing occupations in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, 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 is $99,200. The national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. This indicates significant local variance compared to national manufacturing performance levels. This classification is broadly based and covers all Chief Executives, including those outside of manufacturing.
Regulatory Affairs Managers, grouped under Managers, All Other, report a median of $115,970. For manufacturing occupations in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, 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 is $52,710. The Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing row reports a median of $202,090 nationally. Because this maps to the All Other manager category, the data lacks specific regulatory affairs job duties.
Certified Forklift Operators, mapped to Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, show a median of $39,830. For manufacturing occupations in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, 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 is $10,450. National Motor Vehicle Manufacturing row data is $76,510. This is a direct title match for the occupation. Employment sits at 90, reflecting the regional industrial workforce structure.
Sanitation Technician roles, mapped to the Janitors and Cleaners SOC, report a median of $34,460. For manufacturing occupations in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ, 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 is $7,030. The Iron and Steel Mills industry row median is $52,820. This proxy for industrial cleaning tracks with general janitorial industry standards rather than specialized high-hazard plant sanitation.
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How does the local CEO median compare to the national industry row?
The local median of $120,900 is below the national Communications Equipment Manufacturing row median of $409,320. These figures illustrate differences in sector-wide CEO compensation.
What is the middle band width for the Regulatory Affairs Manager role?
This range reflects the spread of the middle 50 percent of the broader manager, all other category.
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