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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Medford, OR

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 317 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$615,500
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$615,500
  3. Senior Director of Operations$615,500
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,540
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,540
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,540
  7. VP of Engineering$157,540
  8. Director of R&D$157,540
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,540
  10. NPI Manager$157,540
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,540
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,540
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,540
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,540
  15. Director of Automation$157,540
  16. Automation Manager$157,540
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,540
  18. R&D Manager$157,540
  19. R&D Engineer$157,540
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,540
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,540
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,540
  23. Plant HR Manager$137,110
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$135,630
  25. Corporate Controller$135,630

Bars show the top 25 of 317 ranked. The table below lists all 317. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Medford, OR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$296,170$615,500$705,060400.3
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$296,170$615,500$705,060400.3
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$296,170$615,500$705,060400.3
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$119,990$157,540$180,980600.44
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,290$137,110$152,320900.72
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,390$135,630$182,1402400.49
33PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,750$129,690$159,9203300.34
34MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,750$129,690$159,9203300.34
35SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,750$129,690$159,9203300.34
36Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,750$129,690$159,9203300.34
37Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,750$129,690$159,9203300.34
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,250$124,780$163,0101700.47
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,930$124,600$163,300501.12
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,930$124,600$163,300501.12
54Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,930$124,600$163,300501.12
55Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,930$124,600$163,300501.12
56Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,930$124,600$163,300501.12
57Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,190$101,990$129,550600.67
58Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,190$101,990$129,550600.67
59Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,190$101,990$129,550600.67
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,270$101,300$130,9301300.92
93Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
94EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
95EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
96Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
97Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
98Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
99S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
100Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
101Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
102Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
103Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
104Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
105EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
106Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,900$100,410$136,9702300.65
107VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
108Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
109Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
110Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
111Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
112Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
113Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
114Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
115Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
116Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
117Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
118Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
119Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
120Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,770$99,580$127,0601200.96
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,650$96,750$126,060500.46
130Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
131Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
132Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
133Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
134Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
135Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
136Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
137Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
138Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
139Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
140Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
141Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
142Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
143Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
144Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
145Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
146Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
147Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
148Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
149Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
150Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
151Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
152Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
153Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
154Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
155Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
156EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
157VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
158Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
159Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
160Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
161Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
162Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
163Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
164Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,060$96,130$120,440700.32
165VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
166VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
167Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
168General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
169Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
170EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
171Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
172Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,630$95,630$138,6501,6800.84
173Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
174Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
175Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
176Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
177Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
178Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
179Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
180Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
181Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
182Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
183Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
184CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,440$94,030$112,860600.36
185Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$72,000$92,410$106,1205001.15
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,060$91,030$123,3804200.68
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,060$91,030$123,3804200.68
188Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
189Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
190Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
191Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
192Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
193Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
194Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
195Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
196Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,240$83,900$98,6702800.78
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,130$82,180$106,050901.07
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,130$82,180$106,050901.07
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,130$82,180$106,050901.07
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$70,860$81,210$100,9806000.72
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$70,860$81,210$100,9806000.72
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$70,860$81,210$100,9806000.72
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$70,860$81,210$100,9806000.72
204Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,060$77,260$90,9501900.8
205Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,060$77,260$90,9501900.8
206Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,060$77,260$90,9501900.8
207Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
208Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
209Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
210Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
211Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
212Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
213Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
214Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
215Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
216Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
217Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
218Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
219Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
220Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
221Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
222Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
223End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
224Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,290$69,550$76,9002100.83
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,050$63,820$76,5405001.29
233CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
2345-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
235Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
236CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
237Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
238Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
239EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
240CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
241Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
242Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
243Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
244Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
245Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,570$60,370$65,560700.42
246Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,440$60,250$75,7602801
247Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,610$59,750$76,1302000.84
248Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,930$57,590$69,6003300.92
249Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,930$57,590$69,6003300.92
250Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$47,060$51,930$53,5303800.85
251Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
252Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
253CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
254Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
255Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
256First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
257Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
258Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
259Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
260Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
261Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
262Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$51,710$54,2702000.57
263Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
264Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
265Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
266Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
267CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
268Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
269Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
270Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
271Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
272Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
273Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
274Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
275Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
276Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
277Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
278Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
279Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
280Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
281Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$49,990$51,460$51,4601000.67
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,900$50,270$58,7002000.83
294Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
295Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
296Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
297Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
298Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
299Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,020$49,730$64,2202100.95
300Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,130$48,760$57,360600.66
301Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,130$48,760$57,360600.66
302Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$44,950$48,420$57,740802.12
303CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,510$47,790$58,480500.51
304Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,520$47,780$49,120700.81
305Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
306Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
307Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
308Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
309Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
310Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
311Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,220$47,010$51,0005301.14
312Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,040$43,670$47,380600.42
313Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,040$43,670$47,380600.42
314SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,040$43,670$47,380600.42
315Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,040$43,670$47,380600.42
316Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,720$39,090$46,5001,4501.15
317Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,720$39,090$46,5001,4501.15

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Oregon

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Medford, OR. 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?

The Medford metro hub records for five distinct roles reflect the diverse nature of local manufacturing demands. As part of our regional reporting, Manufacturing Headhunters identifies these positions as critical contributors to operational efficiency. The CEO / President role in this area shows a median of $615,500, a figure distinct from the national median of $213,990.

For manufacturing occupations in Medford, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Its P25 to P75 band width is $60,990, providing a clear range for hiring managers to consider when benchmarking.

For manufacturing occupations in Medford, OR, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Furthermore, the electronics assembler and sanitation technician roles occupy the lower end of the compensation structure in Medford. For manufacturing occupations in Medford, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Comparing Medford to its specified comparison metros is vital for understanding market competitiveness. For example, Plant Manager roles show medians of $99,620 in Grants Pass and $107,790 in Eugene-Springfield. While the Medford record focuses on specific industry intersections like aerospace or dairy, these other metros serve as geographic reference points for industrial production management. The location quotient for sanitation technicians in Medford is 1.15, indicating an above-average concentration of this employment relative to the area total. However, this metric reflects labor supply density, not candidate availability or localized wage pressures. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that national industry-specific rows, such as the $409,320 median in Communications Equipment Manufacturing, represent national-level data and should not be misinterpreted as local Medford area pay rates. All data provided is derived strictly from the May 2025 BLS OEWS dataset.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Medford, OR, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These items often constitute a major portion of total remuneration in manufacturing leadership roles.

What compensation components are missing from these reports?

For manufacturing occupations in Medford, OR, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These items often constitute a major portion of total remuneration in manufacturing leadership roles.

How should the industry-specific national median be applied to local hiring?

These national industry figures provide context for compensation within a specific sector across the entire U.S. They should not be used as a proxy for local Medford pay rates, which are influenced by different variables.

What does the middle band width mean for recruiting?

The middle band width represents the dollar difference between the 75th and 25th percentiles. This range helps recruiters define the expected salary spread for the central majority of the talent market.

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