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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

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

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BLS published a median for 367 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$375,810
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$375,810
  3. Senior Director of Operations$375,810
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$178,300
  5. Process Engineering Manager$178,300
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$178,300
  7. VP of Engineering$178,300
  8. Director of R&D$178,300
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$178,300
  10. NPI Manager$178,300
  11. Capital Projects Manager$178,300
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$178,300
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$178,300
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$178,300
  15. Director of Automation$178,300
  16. Automation Manager$178,300
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$178,300
  18. R&D Manager$178,300
  19. R&D Engineer$178,300
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$178,300
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$178,300
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$178,300
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$164,680
  24. Corporate Controller$164,680
  25. Plant Controller$164,680

Bars show the top 25 of 367 ranked. The table below lists all 367. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$222,210$375,810$545,8606900.43
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$222,210$375,810$545,8606900.43
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$222,210$375,810$545,8606900.43
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$160,780$178,300$212,480Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,110$164,680$209,6205,5500.85
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,990$162,640$213,2703,9100.79
46PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,220$156,000$174,05018,2601.39
47MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,220$156,000$174,05018,2601.39
48SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,220$156,000$174,05018,2601.39
49Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,220$156,000$174,05018,2601.39
50Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,220$156,000$174,05018,2601.39
51Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,280$149,030$177,1007401.13
52Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,280$149,030$177,1007401.13
53Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,280$149,030$177,1007401.13
54Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,280$149,030$177,1007401.13
55Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,280$149,030$177,1007401.13
56Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$119,880$148,900$187,2202,0101.17
57Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
58EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
59EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
60Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
61Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
62Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
63S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
64Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
65Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
66Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
67Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
68Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
69EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
70Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$132,440$176,1305,2901.09
71Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$109,050$131,690$164,390700.42
72Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$109,050$131,690$164,390700.42
73MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$109,050$131,690$164,390700.42
74Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$109,050$131,690$164,390700.42
75Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$109,050$131,690$164,390700.42
76Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
77Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
78Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
79Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
80Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
81Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
82Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
83Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
84Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
85Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
86Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
87Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
88Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
89Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
90Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
91Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
92Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
93Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
94Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
95Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
96Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
97Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
98Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
99Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
100Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
101Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
102EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
103VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
104Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
105Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
106Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
107Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
108Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
109Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
110Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,220$129,890$165,7805,2301.84
111Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,130$129,850$166,9504901.22
112Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,130$129,850$166,9504901.22
113Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,130$129,850$166,9504901.22
114Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,900$128,250$158,530700.39
115Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,900$128,250$158,530700.39
116Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,900$128,250$158,530700.39
117Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
118Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
119Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
120Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
121Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
122Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
123Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
124Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
125Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,000$128,080$144,0402,3201.5
126Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
127Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
128Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
129Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
130Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
131Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
132Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
133Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
134Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
135VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
136Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
137Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
138QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
139Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
140Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
141FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
142FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
143Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
144QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
145Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
146Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
147Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
148Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
149Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
150Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
151Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
152Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
153QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
154Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
155CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
156Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
157Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
158Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,150$127,800$159,6901,9801.03
159Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
160Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
161Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
162Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
163Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
164Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,730$126,380$157,1401,8501.54
165VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
166VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
167Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
168General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
169Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
170EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
171Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
172Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,400$121,050$173,28021,0700.77
173Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$118,190$147,5601,1300.93
174Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$118,190$147,5601,1300.93
175Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$118,190$147,5601,1300.93
176QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,680$112,640$165,8608200.62
177VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
178Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
179Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
180Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
181Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
182Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
183Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
184Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
185Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
186Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
187Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
188Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
189Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
190Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,120$109,860$151,2901,8101.05
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,740$108,340$140,99014,4401.74
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,740$108,340$140,99014,4401.74
193Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$78,930$105,090$125,3307,3401.25
194Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
195Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
196Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
197Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
198Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
199Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
200Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
201Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
202Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
203Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
204Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
205CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,630$105,020$130,6802,5201.09
206Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,160$97,410$117,7601,0500.96
207Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,160$97,410$117,7601,0500.96
208Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,160$97,410$117,7601,0500.96
209PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$80,520$95,360$98,2505401.07
210Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$80,520$95,360$98,2505401.07
211Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$80,520$95,360$98,2505401.07
212Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$80,520$95,360$98,2505401.07
213Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$77,260$94,990$121,8404300.66
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,310$93,200$114,4004,3900.91
223Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,900$92,200$109,87010,1000.9
224Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,900$92,200$109,87010,1000.9
225Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,900$92,200$109,87010,1000.9
226Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,900$92,200$109,87010,1000.9
227Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$76,420$87,210$100,8001000.75
228Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$76,420$87,210$100,8001000.75
229Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,380$86,600$107,4103,0900.95
230Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,380$86,600$107,4103,0900.95
231Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,380$86,600$107,4103,0900.95
232Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$67,560$80,260$120,2602100.62
233Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,360$80,050$97,3801501.48
234Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,360$80,050$97,3801501.48
235NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,710$79,350$91,5607801.67
236Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
237Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
238Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
239Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
240Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
241Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
242Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
243Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
244Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
245Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
246Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
247Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
248Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
249Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
250Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
251Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
252End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
253Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,620$78,710$96,4904,8301.41
254Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,630$78,380$102,2604,9201.29
255Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,900$77,780$97,7802600.58
256Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,900$77,780$97,7802600.58
257Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
258Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
259Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
260Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
261Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
262CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
263Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
264Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,200$76,510$93,8204,9700.95
265MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$69,610$76,200$102,4402400.77
266CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$66,590$75,660$90,8404001.81
267Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$48,620$74,430$75,5101401.15
268Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$59,520$68,830$75,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,170$65,260$81,3502,5800.81
270Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,000$64,830$79,9905,2501.08
271Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,000$64,830$79,9905,2501.08
272Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
273Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
274Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
275Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
276Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
277Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,180$64,240$66,3201000.37
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,840$64,170$76,5902,0900.94
291Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$51,870$62,810$80,4507,29029.81
292Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
293TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
294Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
295Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
296Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
297Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
298Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
299Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
300Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
301Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
302Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
303Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,130$62,050$72,4003,3001.02
304Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
305Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
306Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
307Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
308Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
309Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,880$61,460$72,1601,9700.65
310Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$50,320$60,180$68,7001300.54
311CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,410$59,360$66,5201,9801.5
312Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
313Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
314CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
315Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
316Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
317First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
318Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
319Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
320Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
321Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
322Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
323Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,390$58,460$73,0103,7900.82
324QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,000$58,020$62,9102400.55
325Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,290$57,200$64,5307301.35
326Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,660$57,110$61,5008000.6
327Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,660$57,110$61,5008000.6
328Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$47,660$52,120$62,2204,2200.7
329Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$45,040$50,520$57,930700.59
330Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,410$49,670$61,3501,0300.92
331GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,660$49,310$62,3505900.55
332Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,660$49,310$62,3505900.55
333Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
334Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
335Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
336Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
337Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
338Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
339Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,860$48,170$57,9306,9301.09
340Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,930$48,140$53,9403,1701.65
341Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,930$48,140$53,9403,1701.65
342SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,930$48,140$53,9403,1701.65
343Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,930$48,140$53,9403,1701.65
344Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
345Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
346Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
347Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
348CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
349Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
350Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
351Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
352Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
353Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
354Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
355Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
356Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
357Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
358Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
359Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
360Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
361Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
362Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,800$47,780$55,9001,3900.71
363Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,180$47,630$58,3202600.54
364Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,880$46,720$59,3501,3001.11
365Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,190$41,170$48,20014,6200.85
366Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,190$41,170$48,20014,6200.85
367Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,600$36,640$41,5403700.74

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Aircraft Structures Assembler.

State figures for Oregon

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) reports a median annual wage of $375,810. This position is aggregated under the chief executive category. The local middle band width is exceptionally large at $323,650, derived from P25 and P75 figures of $222,210 and $545,860. The national broad median is $213,990, while the national communications equipment manufacturing industry benchmark is $409,320.

This indicates the regional market pay is strongly aligned with technical industry leaders.

The location quotient for this role is 0.43, suggesting that this level of executive leadership is less concentrated in the Portland metro compared to national averages. This can mean that while pay is high, the number of such roles is smaller, potentially leading to highly competitive hiring environments. Manufacturing Headhunters review these metrics to guide companies on setting competitive total compensation structures. The current median is a notable reflection of the premium placed on regional technical manufacturing leadership.

For manufacturing occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Since the BLS occupation category captures all chief executives, ensure you evaluate the experience profile for manufacturing leadership specifically. A candidate's record with capital investment and production automation is often more predictive of success than the general classification title.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The wide band reflects the massive variation in pay between startups, mid-market, and large corporations.

How do I justify a salary above the $375,810 local median?

You can use the higher national communications equipment manufacturing benchmark of $409,320. This justifies premium pay for specialized, complex operational leadership roles.

What does the 0.43 location quotient signify for my search?

It means the supply of these specific roles is lower compared to the national norm. You may face a competitive search that requires a wider regional or national outreach strategy.

How should I use the published wage figures for this opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The wide band reflects the massive variation in pay between startups, mid-market, and large corporations.

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