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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, 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 351 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$202,750
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$202,750
  3. Senior Director of Operations$202,750
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$179,760
  5. Process Engineering Manager$179,760
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$179,760
  7. VP of Engineering$179,760
  8. Director of R&D$179,760
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$179,760
  10. NPI Manager$179,760
  11. Capital Projects Manager$179,760
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$179,760
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$179,760
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$179,760
  15. Director of Automation$179,760
  16. Automation Manager$179,760
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$179,760
  18. R&D Manager$179,760
  19. R&D Engineer$179,760
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$179,760
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$179,760
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$179,760
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$169,900
  24. Corporate Controller$169,900
  25. Plant Controller$169,900

Bars show the top 25 of 351 ranked. The table below lists all 351. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,930$202,750$335,2704301.01
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,930$202,750$335,2704301.01
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$126,930$202,750$335,2704301.01
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$151,830$179,760$224,3405401.18
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,810$169,900$225,4401,3300.76
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$116,030$162,230$199,8103800.84
33PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,170$159,430$173,3302,1700.62
34MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,170$159,430$173,3302,1700.62
35SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,170$159,430$173,3302,1700.62
36Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,170$159,430$173,3302,1700.62
37Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,170$159,430$173,3302,1700.62
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,530$156,730$199,6801,2600.97
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,330$139,560$176,4301300.72
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,330$139,560$176,4301300.72
54Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,330$139,560$176,4301300.72
55Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,330$139,560$176,4301300.72
56Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,330$139,560$176,4301300.72
57QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$106,890$129,910$150,1602500.71
58Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
59Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
60Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
61Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
62Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
63Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
64Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
65Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
66Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,270$129,880$160,9904601.12
67Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,520$126,310$155,250900.84
68Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,520$126,310$155,250900.84
69Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,520$126,310$155,250900.84
70Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
71Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
72Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
73Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
74Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
75Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
76Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
77Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
78Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
79VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
80Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
81Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
82QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
83Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
84Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
85FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
86FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
87Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
88QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
89Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
90Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
91Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
92Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
93Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
94Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
95Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
96Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
97QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
98Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
99CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
100Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
101Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
102Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,970$126,250$160,5605701.11
103Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
104Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
105Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
106Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
107Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
108Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,950$122,990$156,5806702.09
109Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,190$122,450$128,500601.2
110Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,190$122,450$128,500601.2
111Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$110,190$122,450$128,500601.2
112Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,990$120,130$148,5003601.11
113Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,990$120,130$148,5003601.11
114Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,990$120,130$148,5003601.11
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,550$119,850$162,3104000.87
129Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
130Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
131Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
132Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
133Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
134Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
135Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
136Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
137Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
138Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
139Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
140CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,310$117,380$138,7409501.53
141VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
142Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
143Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
144National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
145Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
146National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
147Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
148Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
149Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
150Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
151Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
152Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
153Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
154Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,880$107,720$169,2602,0501.54
155Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$86,200$107,220$143,3302700.91
156Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$86,200$107,220$143,3302700.91
157Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$86,200$107,220$143,3302700.91
158Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,950$104,990$136,3701,5100.68
159Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,950$104,990$136,3701,5100.68
160VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
161VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
162Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
163General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
164Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
165EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
166Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
167Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,150$103,870$160,7405,7700.79
168Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
169Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
170Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
171Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
172Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
173Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
174Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
175Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
176Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
177Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
178Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
179Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
180Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
181Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
182Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
183Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
184Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
185Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
186Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
187Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
188Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
189Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
190Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
191Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
192Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
193Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
194EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
195VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
196Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
197Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
198Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
199Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
200Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
201Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
202Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,370$101,630$127,7706100.81
203Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$75,330$95,180$95,180401.27
204NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,870$94,810$117,0803302.65
205Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,100$92,690$120,5406900.79
206Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,100$92,690$120,5406900.79
207Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,100$92,690$120,5406900.79
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,560$90,340$115,4402,5300.84
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,560$90,340$115,4402,5300.84
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,560$90,340$115,4402,5300.84
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,560$90,340$115,4402,5300.84
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,960$88,840$117,5309200.72
221Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$64,840$83,140$112,450401.36
222Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$64,840$83,140$112,450401.36
223Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,990$82,960$106,4902201.28
224PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,450$80,290$93,7001200.88
225Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,450$80,290$93,7001200.88
226Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,450$80,290$93,7001200.88
227Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,450$80,290$93,7001200.88
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,240$79,390$102,1701,0601.04
229Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$78,310$78,310$78,310500.53
230Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
231Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
232Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
233Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
234Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
235CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
236Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
237Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,840$75,310$93,7501,1100.79
238Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,310$72,390$81,910500.41
239Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,310$72,390$81,910500.41
240Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$54,580$69,710$80,7507500.88
241Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
242Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
243Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
244Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
245Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
246Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
247Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
248Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
249Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
250Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
251Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
252Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
253Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
254Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
255Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
256Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
257End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
258Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,730$69,200$81,6604800.52
259CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,790$65,500$83,350801.29
260Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,670$64,840$85,4001,1600.74
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$60,330$75,0409801.2
267Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,110$59,590$76,0701,0800.83
268Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,110$59,590$76,0701,0800.83
269QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,920$58,580$61,7801301.11
270Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,730$58,240$74,320800.58
271CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,740$57,310$63,1106201.76
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,460$56,530$74,1205400.9
285Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$46,420$55,170$59,260400.56
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,560$64,2505800.67
298GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,330$51,450$60,5601500.51
299Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,330$51,450$60,5601500.51
300Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
301Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
302CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
303Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
304Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
305First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
306Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
307Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
308Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
309Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
310Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
311Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,980$51,240$61,6901,3201.06
312Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$43,830$47,910$59,0202100.68
313Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,480$47,410$55,2502400.69
314Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,480$47,410$55,2502400.69
315Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,860$47,070$56,6401,0802.09
316Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,860$47,070$56,6401,0802.09
317SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,860$47,070$56,6401,0802.09
318Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,860$47,070$56,6401,0802.09
319Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
320Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
321Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
322Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
323Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
324Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
325Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,470$46,940$54,4701,6900.99
326Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$41,990$46,030$55,7501101.7
327Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,650$45,160$46,600700.59
328Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,740$44,890$49,2702500.85
329Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,280$44,540$47,9901,2000.74
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,740$41,590$49,2703,6900.8
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,740$41,590$49,2703,6900.8
332Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
333Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
334Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
335Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
336CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
337Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
338Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
339Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
340Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
341Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
342Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
343Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
344Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
345Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
346Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
347Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
348Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
349Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
350Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,670$37,470$46,1607401.42
351Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,300$36,410$36,4101901.4

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, 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 California

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This figure sits below the national median of $213,990 for manufacturing-linked leadership.

The middle-band width is $208,340, which is slightly narrower than the $226,660 national middle-band width for the broader Chief Executives category. 01, the region's concentration of executives is consistent with national levels.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median of $179,760, up from the $169,770 reported in May 2024. The middle-band width of $72,510 is nearly identical to the $73,140 national middle-band width. These local engineering leaders earn more than the national median of $171,270. This reflects the region's strong aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry, which contributes to the 1.18 location quotient for this engineering title.

For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width for this financial leadership role is $95,630, which tracks closely with the $94,490 national middle-band width. The local median is higher than the $166,570 national median for financial managers in the manufacturing sector. These CFOs operate in a market with a 0.76 location quotient, indicating they are less concentrated than in major industrial hubs.

For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is lower than the $40,110 national median. The local middle-band width is $11,490, which is tighter than the national middle-band width of $12,980. The occupation has a high location quotient of 1.42, signifying that the region has a dense population of these workers, often essential for local manufacturing processes.

For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width of $1,110 is much more compressed than the national middle-band width of $7,720 for this occupation. This regional title is mapped within the food processing workers category. With a location quotient of 1.4, this metro maintains a significant concentration of food processing labor compared to the national footprint.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

At $202,750, the local median is lower than the national manufacturing-aligned median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How does the local CFO median compare to the national manufacturing finance standard?

This represents a competitive pay environment for financial leadership in the Oxnard area.

What does the high location quotient of 1.42 for Production Technicians suggest?

The high quotient indicates that this occupation is significantly more concentrated in the Oxnard metro area than the national average. This density is a characteristic of the local industrial workforce composition.

How does the Oxnard CEO median compare to the national average?

At $202,750, the local median is lower than the national manufacturing-aligned median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, 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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