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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 270 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$207,100
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$207,100
  3. Senior Director of Operations$207,100
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,690
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,690
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,690
  7. VP of Engineering$164,690
  8. Director of R&D$164,690
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,690
  10. NPI Manager$164,690
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,690
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,690
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,690
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,690
  15. Director of Automation$164,690
  16. Automation Manager$164,690
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,690
  18. R&D Manager$164,690
  19. R&D Engineer$164,690
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,690
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,690
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,690
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$162,080
  24. Corporate Controller$162,080
  25. Plant Controller$162,080

Bars show the top 25 of 270 ranked. The table below lists all 270. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$179,990$207,100$310,250300.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$179,990$207,100$310,250300.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$179,990$207,100$310,250300.48
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,690$164,690$181,220901.16
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,680$162,080$206,5001500.52
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$112,900$159,020$188,4301200.55
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$124,520$151,170$178,380400.54
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,980$143,990$189,040800.93
80Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
81EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
82EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
83Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
84Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
85Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
86S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
87Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
88Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
89Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
90Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
91Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
92EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
93Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,530$143,630$167,1801000.48
94Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$111,260$133,620$159,460400.69
95Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$111,260$133,620$159,460400.69
96Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$111,260$133,620$159,460400.69
97VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
98VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
99Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
100General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
101Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
102EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
103Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
104Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,930$126,680$170,6007100.6
105Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
106Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
107Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
108Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
109Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
110Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
111Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
112Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
113Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
114Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
115Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
116Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
117Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
118Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
119Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
120Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
121Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
122Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
123Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
124Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
125Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
126Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
127Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
128Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
129Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
130Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
131EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
132VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
133Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
134Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
135Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
136Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
137Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
138Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
139Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,610$121,360$131,5401000.82
140Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$82,230$116,840$129,270704.69
141Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,630$108,980$133,6403801.05
142Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,630$108,980$133,6403801.05
143PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,630$106,640$135,5702700.48
144MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,630$106,640$135,5702700.48
145SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,630$106,640$135,5702700.48
146Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,630$106,640$135,5702700.48
147Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,630$106,640$135,5702700.48
148Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$77,540$104,510$128,2507402.89
149Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,460$101,060$129,890601.34
150Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,460$101,060$129,890601.34
151Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,460$101,060$129,890601.34
152Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
153Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
154Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
155Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
156Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
157Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
158Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
159Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
160Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,870$96,270$125,9201001.45
161Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
162Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
163Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
164Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
165Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
166Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
167Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
168Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
169Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,540$94,530$120,3902801.33
170Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,190$92,920$114,7504000.82
171Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,190$92,920$114,7504000.82
172Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,190$92,920$114,7504000.82
173Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,190$92,920$114,7504000.82
174Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,620$84,090$102,0801300.89
175Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,620$84,090$102,0801300.89
176Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,620$84,090$102,0801300.89
177Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,800$81,680$105,470401.55
178MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$73,380$80,080$80,080704.88
179Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
180Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
181Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
182Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
183Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
184CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
185Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
186Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$68,510$79,630$93,9205502.42
187Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
188Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
189Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
190Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
191Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
192Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
193Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
194Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
195Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
196Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
197Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
198Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
199Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
200Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
201Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
202Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
203End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
204Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,030$78,800$104,9102401.58
205Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,640$77,010$83,3101501.11
206Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,320$75,040$94,7101901.16
207Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,290$68,710$81,7002101
208Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,290$68,710$81,7002101
209Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
210Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
211CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
212Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
213Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
214First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
215Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
216Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
217Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
218Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
219Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
220Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,340$68,060$82,0501800.87
221CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
2225-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
223Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
224CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
225Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
226Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
227EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
228CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
229Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
230Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
231Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
232Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
233Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,590$66,280$75,6001401.45
234Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
235TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
236Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
237Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
238Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
239Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
240Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
241Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
242Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
243Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
244Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
245Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,550$62,800$70,4104303.03
246Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
247Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
248Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
249Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
250Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
251Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,920$61,670$83,1901200.93
252Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,230$60,130$62,960400.53
253Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,230$60,130$62,960400.53
254SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,230$60,130$62,960400.53
255Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,230$60,130$62,960400.53
256NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$44,100$57,960$93,020301.48
257Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,280$57,290$62,400300.55
258Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,280$57,290$62,400300.55
259Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$46,360$56,850$60,9907012.63
260Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,410$50,320$56,140401.81
261Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,240$49,940$64,6302200.85
262Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
263Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
264Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
265Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
266Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
267Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
268Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,300$47,400$56,3702100.75
269Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,250$44,860$57,7706500.87
270Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,250$44,860$57,7706500.87

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State figures for Washington

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

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The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, shows a median annual salary of $207,100, which is slightly lower than the national median of $213,990. 48, signaling a lower density of this role compared to the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is $130,260, which is narrower than the national width of $226,660. Manufacturing Headhunters note that the Chief Executives SOC covers a broad set of responsibilities across many business types. For manufacturing occupations in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, 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. The local P25 is $179,990, and the P75 is $310,250, identifying the salary spread for the majority of the surveyed executives. The sample size of 30 roles emphasizes the need to view these data points as descriptive rather than predictive for future hiring. Every figure is constrained to the official May 2025 release, and no adjustments were made for experience grades or the specific size of the manufacturing entities located within the region.

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Does the $207,100 median imply a lower pay than the national average?

Yes, it is slightly below the national median of $213,990. It serves as a regional benchmark for this broad occupational group.

What does the $130,260 band width suggest?

The band width reveals the difference between the P75 and P25 pay levels. It indicates the pay gap for the middle 50 percent of local executives.

Why is the employment count only 30?

The count represents the number of individuals captured in the BLS OEWS survey for this occupation in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes metro area.

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