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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

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 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$165,770
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$165,770
  3. Senior Director of Operations$165,770
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,650
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,650
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,650
  7. VP of Engineering$162,650
  8. Director of R&D$162,650
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,650
  10. NPI Manager$162,650
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,650
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,650
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,650
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,650
  15. Director of Automation$162,650
  16. Automation Manager$162,650
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,650
  18. R&D Manager$162,650
  19. R&D Engineer$162,650
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,650
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,650
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,650
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$154,990
  24. Corporate Controller$154,990
  25. Plant Controller$154,990

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,340$165,770$306,340Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,340$165,770$306,340Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$109,340$165,770$306,340Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,460$162,650$180,3103600.83
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,680$154,990$190,3901,3000.79
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,760$141,860$190,2501,6901.39
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,020$135,210$200,8701,6601.33
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,440$131,570$175,6104401.01
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,500$131,210$164,5607,8702.38
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,500$131,210$164,5607,8702.38
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,500$131,210$164,5607,8702.38
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,500$131,210$164,5607,8702.38
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,500$131,210$164,5607,8702.38
66Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,640$118,450$122,9901401.42
67Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,640$118,450$122,9901401.42
68Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,640$118,450$122,9901401.42
69Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$113,010$152,480700.44
70Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$113,010$152,480700.44
71Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$113,010$152,480700.44
72Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$113,010$152,480700.44
73Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$113,010$152,480700.44
74Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
75Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
76Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
77Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
78Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
79Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
80Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
81Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
82Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
83Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
84Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
85Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
86Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
87Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
88Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
89Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
90Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
91Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
92Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
93Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
94Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
95Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
96Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
97Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
98Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
99Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
100EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
101VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
102Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
103Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
104Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
105Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
106Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
107Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
108Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,750$112,440$140,9307901.1
109Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
110Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
111Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
112Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
113Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
114Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
115Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
116Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
117Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
118VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
119Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
120Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
121QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
122Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
123Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
124FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
125FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
126Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
127QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
128Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
129Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
130Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
131Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
132Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
133Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
134Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
135Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
136QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
137Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
138CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
139Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
140Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
141Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,100$106,030$134,5404700.97
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,990$103,370$130,3102300.6
151Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
152Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
153Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
154Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
155Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
156Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,040$102,000$133,4402200.73
157Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
158Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
159Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
160Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
161Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
162Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
163Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
164Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
165Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
166Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
167Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
168CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,520$100,360$126,4702400.41
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,450$96,710$128,4003800.88
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$95,790$146,6707,9101.15
191Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,620$95,680$117,8803000.98
192Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,620$95,680$117,8803000.98
193Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,620$95,680$117,8803000.98
194QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$76,220$90,350$132,840600.17
195Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,160$88,180$119,3202,8001.34
196Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,160$88,180$119,3202,8001.34
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,980$82,370$106,7501400.5
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,980$82,370$106,7501400.5
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,980$82,370$106,7501400.5
200Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$81,840$81,840902.07
201Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$81,840$81,840902.07
202MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$81,840$81,840902.07
203Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$81,840$81,840902.07
204Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$81,840$81,840902.07
205Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,410$78,020$97,2601500.95
206Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
207Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
208Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
209Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
210Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
211Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
212Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
213Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
214Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$76,270$96,7301,0600.88
215Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,200$75,700$97,4103,0201.06
216Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,200$75,700$97,4103,0201.06
217Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,200$75,700$97,4103,0201.06
218Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,200$75,700$97,4103,0201.06
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,100$67,910$87,3406300.65
220Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
221Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
222Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
223Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
224Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
225Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,050$67,800$84,2706700.87
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$65,770$79,1704500.52
244Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
245Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
246Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
247Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
248Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
249CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
250Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
251Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,750$64,810$81,7301,5601.18
252NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$55,020$62,800$73,520600.52
253CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
2545-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
255Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
256CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
257Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
258Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
259EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
260CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
261Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
262Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
263Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
264Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
265Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,580$61,890$76,6404300.76
266MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,360$61,410$70,370400.55
267Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,610$60,860$77,5702,0801.4
268Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,520$59,480$81,6605200.63
269Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,520$59,480$81,6605200.63
270Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,520$59,480$81,6605200.63
271Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,760$57,460$73,5208400.69
272Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,760$57,460$73,5208400.69
273Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
274TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
275Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
276Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
277Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
278Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
279Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
280Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
281Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
282Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
283Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
284Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,710$54,740$62,8907900.97
285Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$43,280$51,900$76,360400.33
286Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,820$48,930$61,5901,0501.31
287Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$48,920$48,920$61,420400.45
288Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,490$46,960$53,1407600.5
289Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$40,810$46,750$47,3004001.37
290QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$39,450$46,410$51,990700.66
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$37,010$45,930$57,2001200.37
292Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,090$45,870$49,2102400.71
293Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,090$45,870$49,2102400.71
294Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
295Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
296CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
297Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
298Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
299First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
300Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
301Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
302Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
303Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
304Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
305Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,960$45,710$53,0401,1600.99
306Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$41,400$44,240$44,2401000.76
307Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
308Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
309Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
310Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
311Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
312Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
313Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,690$41,290$47,2301,6101.01
314Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,440$38,930$47,6205501.94
315Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
316Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
317Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
318Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
319CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
320Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
321Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
322Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
323Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
324Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
325Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
326Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
327Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
328Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
329Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
330Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
331Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
332Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
333Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,550$38,920$44,1401,5003.05
334GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,510$37,200$46,0807302.66
335Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,510$37,200$46,0807302.66
336Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$26,840$37,120$46,4302600.55
337Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$26,840$37,120$46,4302600.55
338SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$26,840$37,120$46,4302600.55
339Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$26,840$37,120$46,4302600.55
340Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$34,850$37,040$43,220400.7
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,850$31,190$36,4104,8401.12
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,850$31,190$36,4104,8401.12

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics 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 Utah

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT. 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position indicates a median annual wage of $165,770. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The national benchmark for the broader chief executive occupation is $213,990, while the national industry median for communications equipment manufacturing is $409,320. The regional middle band width for this role is calculated at $197,000, illustrating a significant range in leadership compensation consistent with regional industrial development.

The broad nature of the BLS occupation classification for chief executives means that these figures span multiple business types. Manufacturing Headhunters analyze these statistics to identify compensation gaps between regional business leaders and those within specialized technical manufacturing sectors. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, 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.

For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, 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. Consequently, the $165,770 wage should be considered a base starting point rather than a comprehensive total reward value. Because chief executive responsibilities are broad in the survey, ensure that recruitment efforts focus on candidates with demonstrated ability to scale manufacturing operations. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The primary limitation is the lack of executive-level performance pay data. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, 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 should I use the $409,320 national benchmark in this market?

Use it as a target for highly technical manufacturing leadership where your company competes for proven operational talent with larger, specialized national firms.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It indicates a healthy, growing market for experienced executive leadership.

Are there specific limitations to this executive wage data?

The primary limitation is the lack of executive-level performance pay data. For manufacturing occupations in Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, 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.

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