Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Minot, ND
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 138 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$135,870
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$135,870
- Senior Director of Operations$135,870
- CFO (Manufacturing)$130,770
- Corporate Controller$130,770
- Plant Controller$130,770
- VP of Finance$130,770
- Division Controller$130,770
- Assistant Plant Controller$130,770
- FP&A Manager (Operations)$130,770
- Senior Plant Controller$130,770
- Senior Cost Accountant$130,770
- Regulatory Affairs Manager$124,180
- EHS Manager$124,180
- EHS Director$124,180
- Safety Manager$124,180
- Environmental Manager$124,180
- Process Safety Manager$124,180
- S&OP Manager$124,180
- Trade Compliance Manager$124,180
- Service / Aftermarket Manager$124,180
- Environmental Engineer$124,180
- Sustainability Manager / Director$124,180
- Senior EHS Manager$124,180
- EHS Coordinator$124,180
Bars show the top 25 of 138 ranked. The table below lists all 138. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $119,100 | $135,870 | $171,070 | 40 | 1.02 |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $119,100 | $135,870 | $171,070 | 40 | 1.02 |
| 3 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $119,100 | $135,870 | $171,070 | 40 | 1.02 |
| 4 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 5 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 6 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 7 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 8 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 9 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 10 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 11 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 12 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $103,340 | $130,770 | $176,670 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 13 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 14 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 15 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 16 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 17 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 18 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 19 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 20 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 21 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 22 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 23 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 24 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 25 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 26 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $85,220 | $124,180 | $160,520 | 120 | 0.87 |
| 27 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 28 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 29 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 30 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 31 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 32 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 33 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 34 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 35 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 36 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 37 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 38 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 39 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 40 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $96,160 | $120,070 | $159,010 | 40 | 0.3 |
| 41 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $64,150 | $108,470 | $109,110 | 50 | 0.13 |
| 42 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $64,150 | $108,470 | $109,110 | 50 | 0.13 |
| 43 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $64,150 | $108,470 | $109,110 | 50 | 0.13 |
| 44 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $64,150 | $108,470 | $109,110 | 50 | 0.13 |
| 45 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $64,150 | $108,470 | $109,110 | 50 | 0.13 |
| 46 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,810 | $96,100 | $119,990 | 40 | 1.3 |
| 47 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,810 | $96,100 | $119,990 | 40 | 1.3 |
| 48 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,810 | $96,100 | $119,990 | 40 | 1.3 |
| 49 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 50 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 51 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 52 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 53 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 54 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 55 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 56 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $66,790 | $93,120 | $130,650 | 950 | 1.27 |
| 57 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $64,590 | $91,560 | $109,300 | 50 | 0.57 |
| 58 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $64,590 | $91,560 | $109,300 | 50 | 0.57 |
| 59 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $64,590 | $91,560 | $109,300 | 50 | 0.57 |
| 60 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 61 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 62 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 63 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 64 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 65 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 66 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 67 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 68 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $76,370 | $91,210 | $120,610 | 160 | 1.24 |
| 69 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $76,070 | $86,990 | $105,250 | 90 | 0.38 |
| 70 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $76,070 | $86,990 | $105,250 | 90 | 0.38 |
| 71 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $63,210 | $82,580 | $95,800 | 60 | 0.57 |
| 72 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 73 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 74 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 75 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 76 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 77 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 78 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 79 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 80 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 81 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 82 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 83 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 84 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 85 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 86 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 87 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 88 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 89 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $59,900 | $74,490 | $105,140 | 140 | 1.44 |
| 90 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,520 | $73,510 | $91,530 | 310 | 1.01 |
| 91 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,520 | $73,510 | $91,530 | 310 | 1.01 |
| 92 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,520 | $73,510 | $91,530 | 310 | 1.01 |
| 93 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,520 | $73,510 | $91,530 | 310 | 1.01 |
| 94 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $49,800 | $65,310 | $87,240 | 140 | 1.06 |
| 95 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $49,800 | $65,310 | $87,240 | 140 | 1.06 |
| 96 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 97 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 98 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 99 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 100 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 101 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 102 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 103 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,610 | $64,900 | $83,200 | 60 | 0.41 |
| 104 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $53,720 | $63,950 | $79,030 | 60 | 0.64 |
| 105 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 106 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 107 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 108 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 109 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 110 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 111 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 112 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 113 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 114 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 115 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 116 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $51,870 | $62,060 | $75,160 | 80 | 0.87 |
| 117 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $50,950 | $59,800 | $77,770 | 340 | 2.11 |
| 118 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 119 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 120 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 121 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 122 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 123 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 124 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 125 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 126 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 127 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 128 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 129 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,060 | $48,200 | $72,320 | 80 | 0.6 |
| 130 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 131 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 132 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 133 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 134 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 135 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 136 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,820 | $46,560 | $57,990 | 100 | 0.55 |
| 137 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $35,470 | $37,750 | $48,040 | 480 | 1.02 |
| 138 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $35,470 | $37,750 | $48,040 | 480 | 1.02 |
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Officer, Director of Quality, Quality Manager, QC Manager, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Manager, Customer Quality Engineer, Design Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, Validation Engineer, FSQA Manager, FSQA Director, Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner, Maintenance Planner / Scheduler, Reliability Engineer, Reliability Manager, Facilities Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Director of Operational Excellence, VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Supplier Development Engineer, Materials Manager, Production Planner / Master Scheduler, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Machinist, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, 5-Axis CNC Machinist, Swiss CNC Machinist, 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, Inventory Control Specialist, Certified Forklift Operator, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, QA Manager, Lean Manager, Procurement Manager, Plant HR Manager, Production Superintendent, Area Manager, Value 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Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, QC Lab Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, QC Microbiology Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Utilities / Energy Manager, EHS Engineer, VP of Operational Excellence, Director of Continuous Improvement, Lean Specialist / Coordinator, Master Black Belt, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Category Manager (Direct Materials), Supplier Development Manager, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Production Scheduler, Inventory Control Manager, Senior Production Planner, Senior Buyer, Director of Logistics, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Material Flow / Logistics Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, CNC Machine Operator, Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist, Manual Machinist, EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker), CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder, Lead Machinist, Machinist A, Machinist B, Machinist C, Senior CNC Machinist, 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.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Minot, ND. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
What does this data mean for your opening?
The industrial labor market in Minot, ND displays unique pay dynamics for specialized manufacturing and facility support roles. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role has a median of $135,870, significantly lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation.
They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
The CFO (Manufacturing) reports a median of $130,770, which is lower than the national median of $166,570. The middle band width for this finance position is $73,330. The Regulatory Affairs Manager shows a median of $124,180, while the national median is $141,900. This role has a middle band width of $75,300. These figures illustrate that in smaller metro areas, professional management salaries often track lower than the large-scale national averages due to differing operational scales and cost-of-living adjustments.
On the production and support side, the Shipping & Receiving Lead reports a median of $46,560, which is slightly above the national median of $45,260. The sanitation technician position shows a median of $37,750, slightly higher than the national median of $36,840. The middle band width for the sanitation position is $12,570. Manufacturing Headhunters points out that these BLS metrics provide a solid baseline for recruiters, but should always be evaluated alongside actual facility requirements and local competitive hiring pressures. For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, 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.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.
Is the median pay for executives in Minot consistently lower than national levels?
Yes, the reported medians for the CEO and CFO roles in Minot are below national levels. This is frequently observed in smaller labor markets where the scope of executive responsibilities may differ from national counterparts.
How should the P75 to P90 salary gap for the Shipping & Receiving Lead be interpreted?
For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Recruiters can use this to incentivize candidates who bring significant experience.
Why is the median change for the CEO role negative?
For manufacturing occupations in Minot, ND, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
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