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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Modesto, CA

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 336 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$200,900
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$200,900
  3. Senior Director of Operations$200,900
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,680
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,680
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,680
  7. VP of Engineering$163,680
  8. Director of R&D$163,680
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,680
  10. NPI Manager$163,680
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,680
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,680
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,680
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,680
  15. Director of Automation$163,680
  16. Automation Manager$163,680
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,680
  18. R&D Manager$163,680
  19. R&D Engineer$163,680
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,680
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,680
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,680
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$160,180
  24. Corporate Controller$160,180
  25. Plant Controller$160,180

Bars show the top 25 of 336 ranked. The table below lists all 336. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Modesto, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,880$200,900$360,1502300.88
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,880$200,900$360,1502300.88
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$123,880$200,900$360,1502300.88
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,100$163,680$193,800900.32
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,800$160,180$207,4006000.56
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$125,430$153,630$193,6601500.55
33QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$130,840$143,760$157,1001600.75
34Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,450$142,970$174,050500.45
35Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,450$142,970$174,050500.45
36Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,450$142,970$174,050500.45
37Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,450$142,970$174,050500.45
38Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,450$142,970$174,050500.45
39Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
40Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
41Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
42Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
43Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
44Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
45Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
46Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
47Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
48VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
49Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
50Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
51QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
52Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
53Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
54FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
55FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
56Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
57QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
58Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
59Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
60Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
61Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
62Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
63Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
64Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
65Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
66QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
67Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
68CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
69Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
70Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
71Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,370$126,930$162,9003201.03
72Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
73EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
74EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
75Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
76Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
77Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
78S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
79Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
80Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
81Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
82Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
83Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
84EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
85Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,550$126,110$168,250Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
86Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$124,000$159,9101800.94
87Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$124,000$159,9101800.94
88Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$124,000$159,9101800.94
89PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$119,770$138,0703000.14
90MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$119,770$138,0703000.14
91SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$119,770$138,0703000.14
92Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$119,770$138,0703000.14
93Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$119,770$138,0703000.14
94Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
95Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
96Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
97Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
98Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
99Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,050$111,840$129,640600.29
100Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
101Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
102Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
103Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
104Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
105Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
106Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
107Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
108Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,250$109,970$150,250500.19
109VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
110Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
111Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
112Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
113Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
114Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
115Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
116Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
117Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
118Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
119Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
120Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
121Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
122Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,090$107,390$150,0103001.09
123Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
124Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
125Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
126Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
127Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
128Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
129Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
130Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
131Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
132Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
133Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
134CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,150$104,990$126,8501200.31
135VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
136VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
137Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
138General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
139Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
140EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
141Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
142Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,640$104,330$161,5802,7900.63
143Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,710$102,490$132,7306700.5
144Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,710$102,490$132,7306700.5
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$98,560$117,1401500.33
180VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
181Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
182Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
183National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
184Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
185National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
186Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
187Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
188Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
189Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
190Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
191Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
192Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
193Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,620$98,550$157,0409001.12
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,820$94,910$123,5201801.02
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,820$94,910$123,5201801.02
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,820$94,910$123,5201801.02
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,640$89,590$107,5506100.79
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,750$83,560$104,7301,2000.66
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,750$83,560$104,7301,2000.66
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,750$83,560$104,7301,2000.66
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,750$83,560$104,7301,2000.66
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,600$83,120$109,080900.91
211Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,390$80,960$105,050804.66
212Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,390$80,960$105,050804.66
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,940$79,600$101,3902900.55
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,940$79,600$101,3902900.55
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,940$79,600$101,3902900.55
216Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,970$78,970$97,4304100.67
217PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,550$78,620$94,360700.87
218Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,550$78,620$94,360700.87
219Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,550$78,620$94,360700.87
220Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,550$78,620$94,360700.87
221Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
222Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
223Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
224Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
225Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
226Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
227Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
228Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
229Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
230Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
231Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
232Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
233Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
234Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
235Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
236Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
237End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
238Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,350$78,370$91,8108101.46
239Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
240Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
241Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
242Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
243Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
244CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
245Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
246Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,560$77,690$96,7008100.96
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,120$76,710$100,5807700.81
248Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,150$66,800$79,3008001.02
249Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,150$66,800$79,3008001.02
250Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,560$64,760$79,0104700.91
251NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$54,180$63,750$63,760400.49
252Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
253Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
254Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
255Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
256Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
257Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,720$62,950$77,6105401.11
258QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,130$56,250$62,3201201.6
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,600$55,950$65,2701400.39
272Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,740$55,810$60,5802,3502.42
273GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,850$54,770$76,750500.26
274Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,850$54,770$76,750500.26
275Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,520$53,600$71,6701400.67
276Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,520$53,600$71,6701400.67
277Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
278Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
279CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
280Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
281Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
282First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
283Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
284Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
285Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
286Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
287Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
288Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$53,560$61,9307200.96
289Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
290TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
291Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
292Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
293Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
294Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
295Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
296Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
297Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
298Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
299Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
300Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$52,590$62,0504500.86
301Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
302Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
303Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
304Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
305CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
306Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
307Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
308Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
309Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
310Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
311Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
312Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
313Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
314Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
315Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
316Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
317Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
318Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
319Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,140$52,430$67,0603801.19
320Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$44,500$52,300$72,660400.54
321Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$44,500$52,300$72,660400.54
322MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,080$49,810$54,8001302.58
323CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,780$49,020$60,7301400.65
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,490$47,430$57,6601,1201.1
331Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$40,030$47,240$50,6401300.7
332Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,090$46,670$61,180900.5
333Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,630$41,850$47,460500.6
334Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,280$41,230$50,0102,6700.96
335Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,280$41,230$50,0102,6700.96
336Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,620$39,040$51,1603804.68

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State figures for California

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

The Chief Executive (Manufacturing) role in Modesto, CA, reflects an annual median of $200,900 based on May 2025 OEWS data. S. national median of $213,990. The role shows a middle-band width of $236,270 in Modesto, compared to a national middle-band width of $226,660. 88, indicating manufacturing density below the national average for this position.

For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters note that while industry-specific national data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a much higher median of $409,320, local BLS data uses a broader occupational SOC definition. This means the reported range includes executives across various industries, not just those strictly in manufacturing. For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, 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. These figures rely on survey responses from employers and do not account for individual performance or tenure. Comparisons to Stockton-Lodi and Merced rely on the broader Industrial Production Managers SOC rather than the executive role itself. The Modesto market's concentration of 230 roles suggests a stable demand profile, though local market conditions for executives are complex and less sensitive to geographic proximity than technician roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, 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.

Does the $200,900 median include stock options?

For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, 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.

Why is the band width so large for this role?

For manufacturing occupations in Modesto, CA, 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. It is a mathematical result of the distance between the P25 and P75 figures.

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