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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$169,310
  2. Process Engineering Manager$169,310
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$169,310
  4. VP of Engineering$169,310
  5. Director of R&D$169,310
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$169,310
  7. NPI Manager$169,310
  8. Capital Projects Manager$169,310
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$169,310
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$169,310
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$169,310
  12. Director of Automation$169,310
  13. Automation Manager$169,310
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$169,310
  15. R&D Manager$169,310
  16. R&D Engineer$169,310
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$169,310
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$169,310
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$169,310
  20. VP of Sales (Industrial)$148,320
  21. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$148,320
  22. Director of Sales$148,320
  23. National Sales Manager$148,320
  24. Key Account Manager$148,320
  25. National Account Manager$148,320

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

Roles in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,180$169,310$212,9303,2500.97
20VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
21Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
22Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
23National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
24Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
25National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
26Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
27Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
28Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
29Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
30Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
31Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
32Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
33Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,320$202,60011,2101.15
34CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
35Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
36Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
37VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
38Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
39Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
40FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
41Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
42Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,930$145,940$193,02012,0300.94
43Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,170$145,610$183,8903,1600.94
44Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$114,390$140,170$174,6901,2700.99
45Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$114,390$140,170$174,6901,2700.99
46Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$114,390$140,170$174,6901,2700.99
47Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$114,390$140,170$174,6901,2700.99
48Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$114,390$140,170$174,6901,2700.99
49CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$81,360$138,900$224,2703,1401
50Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$81,360$138,900$224,2703,1401
51Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$81,360$138,900$224,2703,1401
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,280$135,390$172,1905,6500.59
66Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,910$135,050$216,6508501.07
67Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,910$135,050$216,6508501.07
68Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,910$135,050$216,6508501.07
69PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,230$131,750$163,37029,3801.14
70MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,230$131,750$163,37029,3801.14
71SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,230$131,750$163,37029,3801.14
72Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,230$131,750$163,37029,3801.14
73Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,230$131,750$163,37029,3801.14
74Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
75Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
76Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
77Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
78Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
79Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
80Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
81Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
82Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
83VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
84Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
85Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
86QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
87Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
88Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
89FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
90FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
91Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
92QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
93Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
94Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
95Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
96Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
97Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
98Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
99Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
100Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
101QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
102Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
103CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
104Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
105Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
106Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,720$126,960$155,4102,6900.71
107Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,190$124,990$142,1803100.88
108Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,190$124,990$142,1803100.88
109Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,190$124,990$142,1803100.88
110Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
111Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
112Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
113Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
114Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
115Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
116Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
117Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
118Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
119Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
120Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
121Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
122Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
123Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
124Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
125Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
126Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
127Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
128Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
129Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
130Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
131Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
132Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
133Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
134Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
135Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
136EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
137VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
138Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
139Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
140Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
141Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
142Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
143Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
144Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,980$109,020$137,2705,8101.04
145QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$81,840$108,390$136,9601,7000.65
146Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
147Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
148Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
149Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
150Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
151Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,960$102,280$138,8601,1800.5
152Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,980$102,230$132,0402,4701.03
153Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,980$102,230$132,0402,4701.03
154Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,980$102,230$132,0402,4701.03
155Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
156Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
157Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
158Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
159Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
160Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
161Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
162Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
163Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
164Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
165Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
166CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,410$100,980$129,3903,6600.81
167Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,690$100,780$131,18017,7901.09
168Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,690$100,780$131,18017,7901.09
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,860$99,710$130,2902,6100.77
183Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
184Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
185Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
186Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
187Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
188Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
189Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
190Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
191Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,040$99,160$131,2603,4201.13
192VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
193VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
194Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
195General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
196Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
197EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
198Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
199Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,830$98,610$157,23081,5201.52
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,970$89,480$106,1402,3401.09
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,970$89,480$106,1402,3401.09
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,970$89,480$106,1402,3401.09
203Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$78,620$80,930$94,630800.35
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,340$80,820$105,64021,3600.96
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,340$80,820$105,64021,3600.96
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,340$80,820$105,64021,3600.96
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,340$80,820$105,64021,3600.96
208Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$66,670$79,850$85,9706001.15
209Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$51,190$78,940$80,6702,2604.7
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,610$78,060$106,3405700.45
211PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,380$77,110$77,7703500.35
212Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,380$77,110$77,7703500.35
213Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,380$77,110$77,7703500.35
214Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,380$77,110$77,7703500.35
215Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
216Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
217Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
218Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
219Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
220Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
221Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
222Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
223Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,200$77,000$96,6409,1500.97
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,850$76,820$94,2708,4001.12
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,800$75,850$83,6003,7200.55
243Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
244Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
245Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
246Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
247Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
248CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
249Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
250Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,620$75,810$90,7906,4500.63
251CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,650$75,500$85,7903700.86
252Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$52,880$75,200$80,3502300.48
253Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,620$74,240$99,2007,9801.25
254Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,620$74,240$99,2007,9801.25
255Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,620$74,240$99,2007,9801.25
256Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,430$72,580$82,8206300.97
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,430$64,990$76,6708,4800.89
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,430$64,990$76,6708,4800.89
259QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,040$63,790$86,0702100.24
260Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,530$61,370$77,6702500.29
261Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,530$61,370$77,6702500.29
262Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,400$61,280$71,1505700.54
263CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
2645-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
265Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
266CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
267Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
268Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
269EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
270CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
271Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
272Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
273Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
274Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
275Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,500$61,270$68,6403,2300.74
276Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,900$61,210$77,06017,2401.49
277Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,430$61,170$74,8808,0701.29
278NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,020$59,190$74,3206100.67
279Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
280Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
281Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
282Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
283Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
284Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,550$59,110$70,7407,3701.24
285MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,130$57,380$78,0903800.62
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,890$56,540$65,6905,4400.86
298Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
299Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
300CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
301Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
302Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
303First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
304Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
305Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
306Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
307Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
308Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
309Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,520$52,000$64,2808,0800.89
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,450$48,770$56,05010,2500.87
311CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,440$48,680$62,3601,4300.55
312Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,030$47,050$59,9709900.43
313Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,780$46,640$51,2409100.35
314Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,780$46,640$51,2409100.35
315Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,070$46,140$56,4403,8001.01
316Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,070$46,140$56,4403,8001.01
317SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,070$46,140$56,4403,8001.01
318Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,070$46,140$56,4403,8001.01
319Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,020$45,960$48,7406700.72
320Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
321Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
322Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
323Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
324Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
325Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
326Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$45,840$52,00015,7901.27
327GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,450$45,800$56,5601,0800.51
328Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,450$45,800$56,5601,0800.51
329Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,840$45,330$45,3305000.51
330Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,330$42,950$48,5701,9000.86
331Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
332Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
333Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
334Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
335CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
336Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
337Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
338Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
339Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
340Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
341Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
342Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
343Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
344Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
345Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
346Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
347Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
348Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
349Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,730$40,550$49,7901,3800.36
350Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,060$36,280$40,24026,9900.8
351Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,060$36,280$40,24026,9900.8

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Calibration Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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 Arizona

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. 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?

In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median annual salary of $169,310. This salary data is reported as part of a broader BLS occupational grouping. Employers should note that Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry report a national median of $192,800.

Comparing the local P25 to P75 band width, the range is $138,180 to $212,930. This width is distinct from the national middle band width of $73,140, which frames the broader architectural and engineering management occupation.

When evaluating this role, recruitment teams should note the May 2025 median in this metro is $169,310. This represents a different benchmark than the national median of $171,270 for the broader SOC. Previous May 2024 data for the national median was $167,740. The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler location quotient of 0.97 indicates the concentration of employment for this occupation compared to the national average, not local demand. Manufacturing Headhunters assist in benchmarking these roles using these OEWS datasets.

For manufacturing occupations in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, 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 data reflects wage reports only, not total compensation or offer packages. Because the BLS groups manufacturing engineers with broader engineering managers, the tasks performed may overlap with other sectors. For manufacturing occupations in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Ensure that candidates are evaluated based on their specific machine-shop or assembly-line experience rather than just broad management titles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

No, these figures are limited to annual wages as reported to the BLS. For manufacturing occupations in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, 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.

How do I account for the broader SOC mapping when recruiting?

Since BLS data captures architectural and engineering managers together, you should adjust requirements to focus on specific industrial plant experience. Evaluate technical competencies in manufacturing processes separately from standard management metrics.

Are these salary figures representative of total compensation?

No, these figures are limited to annual wages as reported to the BLS. For manufacturing occupations in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, 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.

How does the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler median compare to the national figure?

The local median of $169,310 is slightly lower than the national median of $171,270 for the combined occupational group. Always cross-reference this against specific industry performance when planning budgets.

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