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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Omaha, NE-IA

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 354 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$228,220
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$228,220
  3. Senior Director of Operations$228,220
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$148,930
  5. Process Engineering Manager$148,930
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$148,930
  7. VP of Engineering$148,930
  8. Director of R&D$148,930
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$148,930
  10. NPI Manager$148,930
  11. Capital Projects Manager$148,930
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$148,930
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$148,930
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$148,930
  15. Director of Automation$148,930
  16. Automation Manager$148,930
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$148,930
  18. R&D Manager$148,930
  19. R&D Engineer$148,930
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$148,930
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$148,930
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$148,930
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$140,390
  24. Corporate Controller$140,390
  25. Plant Controller$140,390

Bars show the top 25 of 354 ranked. The table below lists all 354. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Omaha, NE-IA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$163,040$228,220$381,9001,3302.03
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$163,040$228,220$381,9001,3302.03
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$163,040$228,220$381,9001,3302.03
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,920$148,930$175,3807201.03
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,610$140,390$179,6003,1201.16
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,350$132,020$166,5901,0201.45
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,010$130,100$174,9901,7600.86
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,950$128,390$161,0702100.79
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,950$128,390$161,0702100.79
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,950$128,390$161,0702100.79
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,950$128,390$161,0702100.79
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,950$128,390$161,0702100.79
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,120$125,220$137,1503,9200.73
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,120$125,220$137,1503,9200.73
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,120$125,220$137,1503,9200.73
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,120$125,220$137,1503,9200.73
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,120$125,220$137,1503,9200.73
57Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
58EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
59EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
60Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
61Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
62Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
63S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
64Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
65Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
66Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
67Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
68Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
69EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
70Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,130$120,620$160,7501,3800.69
71Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
72Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
73Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
74Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
75Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
76Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,170$113,440$127,3501400.27
77Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
78Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
79Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
80Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
81Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
82Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
83Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
84Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
85Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
86VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
87Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
88Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
89QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
90Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
91Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
92FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
93FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
94Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
95QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
96Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
97Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
98Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
99Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
100Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
101Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
102Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
103Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
104QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
105Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
106CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
107Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
108Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
109Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,890$109,960$134,5608201.04
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$104,010$127,8007101.42
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$104,010$127,8007101.42
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$104,010$127,8007101.42
113Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,780$103,410$117,060500.73
114Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,780$103,410$117,060500.73
115Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,780$103,410$117,060500.73
116Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
117Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
118Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
119Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
120Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
121Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
122Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
123Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
124Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,150$103,360$125,8305300.83
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,880$101,980$120,4203700.32
160Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,850$98,480$133,180901.39
161Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,850$98,480$133,180901.39
162MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,850$98,480$133,180901.39
163Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,850$98,480$133,180901.39
164Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,850$98,480$133,180901.39
165Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,010$97,820$116,240400.24
166Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,010$97,820$116,240400.24
167Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,010$97,820$116,240400.24
168VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
169Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
170Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
171Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
172Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
173Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
174Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
175Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
176Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
177Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
178Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
179Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
180Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
181Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,180$96,180$113,1006900.97
182Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
183Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
184Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
185Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
186Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
187Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
188Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
189Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
190Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
191Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
192Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
193CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$93,180$108,2104900.52
194Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,080$90,770$123,890601.54
195Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,080$90,770$123,890601.54
196VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
197VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
198Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
199General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
200Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
201EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
202Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
203Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,330$90,620$135,75011,4301.02
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,950$89,500$101,4403000.67
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,950$89,500$101,4403000.67
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,950$89,500$101,4403000.67
207Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,070$82,460$106,2601,6700.49
208Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,070$82,460$106,2601,6700.49
209QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,560$81,500$93,4805000.91
210PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,050$81,8901300.6
211Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,050$81,8901300.6
212Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,050$81,8901300.6
213Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,050$81,8901300.6
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,920$77,030$94,9905,1701.11
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,920$77,030$94,9905,1701.11
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,920$77,030$94,9905,1701.11
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,920$77,030$94,9905,1701.11
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,510$76,100$98,4501,2200.77
219Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
220Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
221Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
222Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
223Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
224Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
225Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
226Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
227Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,710$76,080$92,7801,9701
228Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,290$74,890$104,1501700.63
229NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$57,740$74,600$90,1601600.82
230Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
231Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
232Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
233Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
234Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
235CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
236Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
237Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,650$70,110$83,1002,1601
238Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,180$69,350$84,9201,4401.08
239Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,180$69,350$84,9201,4401.08
240Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,180$69,350$84,9201,4401.08
241Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$51,840$68,880$79,1301501.12
242Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,580$66,420$76,620800.42
243Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,580$66,420$76,620800.42
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,790$65,320$80,0501,1900.85
262MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,670$62,960$73,8902301.75
263QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$58,170$62,700$65,0901300.73
264Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,920$62,570$76,5501,6001.22
265Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,880$62,440$80,4603,5301.45
266CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$44,050$61,870$64,930300.37
267GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,190$60,370$74,0803500.78
268Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,190$60,370$74,0803500.78
269Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,610$59,400$71,0301,7000.85
270Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,610$59,400$71,0301,7000.85
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,320$58,540$66,8402400.27
284Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
285Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
286Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
287Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
288Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
289Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,440$55,540$66,1407800.63
290Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$49,510$55,450$62,4801701.72
291Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
292TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
293Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
294Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
295Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
296Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
297Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
298Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
299Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
300Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
301Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
302Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,750$53,110$60,7501,0600.8
303Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,620$49,610$60,5702700.49
304Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,620$49,610$60,5702700.49
305Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$43,160$49,440$59,8501800.8
306Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
307Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
308CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
309Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
310Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
311First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
312Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
313Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
314Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
315Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
316Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
317Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,530$49,030$56,9609900.52
318CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,170$48,670$60,9002700.5
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,190$47,490$51,1702300.29
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,190$47,490$51,1702300.29
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,190$47,490$51,1702300.29
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,190$47,490$51,1702300.29
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,870$45,830$51,6504700.97
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,640$45,410$52,8602900.36
343Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,510$45,120$48,7802,0100.81
344Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
345Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
346Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
347Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
348Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
349Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
350Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,090$44,970$49,8002,7301.04
351Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$42,320$42,600$43,9809004.33
352Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,900$42,070$48,6901,6803.64
353Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,950$35,620$41,2606,6900.95
354Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,950$35,620$41,2606,6900.95

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Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Nebraska

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Omaha, NE-IA. 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?

03. For manufacturing occupations in Omaha, NE-IA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. When analyzing the P25 to P75 band width of $218,860, this internal range is notably narrower than the national manufacturing industry counterpart, which features a middle-band width of $226,660.

The national median for this executive occupation is $213,990, indicating that Omaha roles currently track higher than the national median.

Engineering leadership is critical in this hub, where the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role reflects a median of $148,930 against a national figure of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Omaha, NE-IA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Omaha, NE-IA, 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. Local engineering managers operate within a 1.03 location quotient, confirming regional focus, though industry-specific pay like Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is only provided at the national level.

Financial management for manufacturing in Omaha identifies the CFO role at a $140,390 median, slightly lower than the national median of $166,570. The local median saw a change of $4,840 from the $135,550 previous median. The middle-band width for local finance roles is $69,990, while national manufacturing finance data shows a wider $94,490 spread. The local market for these roles supports 3,120 employees. This role classification relies on broad financial manager mappings rather than custom manufacturing-only surveys.

For manufacturing occupations in Omaha, NE-IA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role, essential for local furniture and product manufacturing, shows a P25 to P75 width of $8,790. Nationally, the median for the printing press operator occupation is $45,780. The local location quotient of 3.64 highlights a dense concentration of this specialized labor compared to the national pool of 144,260 workers.

Sanitation Technician roles in the Omaha metro area indicate a median wage of $35,620, reflecting a slight change from the $35,390 recorded in May 2024. This role, while often vital in iron and steel mills, is mapped to a broader occupational title by the BLS. The middle-band width in Omaha is $10,310, consistent with the national band width of $11,820. With a location quotient of 0.95, the density of these roles is near par with national levels for the broader janitorial and cleaning occupation.

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What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The local middle-band width of $218,860 for CEO roles is narrower than the $226,660 national middle-band width. This suggests a slightly more compressed pay structure locally for this executive level.

What is the primary limitation for the provided industry-specific data?

The OEWS data provided is aggregated nationally and does not capture specific local wage adjustments for individual manufacturing sectors. The local wage data is based on a broader occupational mapping rather than plant-specific surveys.

How did the median for local Manufacturing Engineering Managers change since last year?

For manufacturing occupations in Omaha, NE-IA, 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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