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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Redding, CA

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

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BLS published a median for 281 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$184,720
  2. Process Engineering Manager$184,720
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$184,720
  4. VP of Engineering$184,720
  5. Director of R&D$184,720
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$184,720
  7. NPI Manager$184,720
  8. Capital Projects Manager$184,720
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$184,720
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$184,720
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$184,720
  12. Director of Automation$184,720
  13. Automation Manager$184,720
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$184,720
  15. R&D Manager$184,720
  16. R&D Engineer$184,720
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$184,720
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$184,720
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$184,720
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$170,770
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$170,770
  22. Senior Director of Operations$170,770
  23. Plant HR Manager$143,330
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$138,350
  25. Corporate Controller$138,350

Bars show the top 25 of 281 ranked. The table below lists all 281. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Redding, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,390$184,720$207,010500.46
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$117,620$170,770$261,1301101.19
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$117,620$170,770$261,1301101.19
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$117,620$170,770$261,1301101.19
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,740$143,330$177,580500.52
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,320$138,350$178,5002300.59
33PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,340$129,230$167,2001600.2
34MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,340$129,230$167,2001600.2
35SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,340$129,230$167,2001600.2
36Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,340$129,230$167,2001600.2
37Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,340$129,230$167,2001600.2
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,600$126,730$168,0102000.7
52Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
53Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
54Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
55Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
56Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
57Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
58Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
59Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
60Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,990$126,170$169,120700.72
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,330$124,780$161,840900.79
94QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,440$123,510$155,870500.66
95Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
96Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
97Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
98Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
99Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
100Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,960$122,740$131,230400.5
101Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
102Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
103Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
104Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
105Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
106Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
107Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
108Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
109Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
110Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
111Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
112CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$105,980$126,170600.43
113Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,980$99,030$127,3602700.54
114Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,980$99,030$127,3602700.54
115VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
116VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
117Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
118General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
119Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
120EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
121Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
122Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,030$98,510$147,9101,2400.77
123Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$98,440$122,720700.97
124Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$98,440$122,720700.97
125Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$98,440$122,720700.97
126VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
127Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
128Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
129National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
130Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
131National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
132Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
133Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
134Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
135Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
136Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
137Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
138Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
139Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,440$97,930$143,3403601.22
140Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,520$96,360$125,610400.68
141Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,520$96,360$125,610400.68
142Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,520$96,360$125,610400.68
143VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
144Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
145Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
146Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
147Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
148Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
149Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
150Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
151Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
152Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
153Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
154Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
155Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
156Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,560$95,690$131,890600.62
157Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
158Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
159Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
160Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
161Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
162Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
163Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
164Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
165Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,170$81,390$111,8402200.79
166Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,940$80,050$111,9601300.69
167Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,940$80,050$111,9601300.69
168Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,940$80,050$111,9601300.69
169Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,400$78,990$101,3504900.74
170Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,400$78,990$101,3504900.74
171Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,400$78,990$101,3504900.74
172Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,400$78,990$101,3504900.74
173Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
174Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
175Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
176Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
177Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
178Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
179Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
180Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
181Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
182Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
183Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
184Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
185Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
186Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
187Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
188Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
189End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
190Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$72,600$111,350900.47
191Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
192Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
193Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
194Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
195Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
196CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
197Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
198Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,190$71,610$94,8401600.52
199Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,780$69,540$91,3803200.92
200Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,830$65,830$81,8801000.46
201Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,000$63,020$78,5701600.86
202MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,820$59,580$76,890402.32
203Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
204Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
205Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
206Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
207Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
208Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$58,940$72,0901300.75
209Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,430$57,390$74,9602000.71
210Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,430$57,390$74,9602000.71
211CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
2125-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
213Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
214CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
215Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
216Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
217EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
218CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
219Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
220Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
221Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
222Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
223Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,670$55,260$70,050600.44
224Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
225TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
226Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
227Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
228Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
229Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
230Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
231Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
232Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
233Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
234Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
235Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,760$52,450$61,8501000.51
236Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
237Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
238CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
239Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
240Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
241First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
242Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
243Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
244Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
245Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
246Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
247Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,760$51,690$68,2901000.35
248CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,020$50,440$58,800700.84
249Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,480$47,740$51,8701600.44
250Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$46,670$60,350600.53
251Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$46,670$60,350600.53
252SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$46,670$60,350600.53
253Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$46,670$60,350600.53
254Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
255Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
256Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
257Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
258Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
259Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
260Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,280$45,180$51,8402400.64
261Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
262Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
263Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
264Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
265CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
266Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
267Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
268Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
269Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
270Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
271Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
272Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
273Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
274Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
275Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
276Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
277Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
278Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
279Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,640$39,370$47,780900.82
280Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,790$37,860$46,6808800.86
281Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,790$37,860$46,6808800.86

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State figures for California

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

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In Redding, CA, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median salary of $184,720. This data accounts for 50 employees in the metro. For manufacturing occupations in Redding, CA, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Redding, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these managers fall under the broader SOC 11-9041 for Architectural and Engineering Managers, as BLS does not provide a specific manufacturing-only engineering management salary.

Regional comparison data shows Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051) with a median of $124,780 in Chico, CA, and $123,170 in Yuba City, CA. These comparisons provide management-level perspective across diverse SOC categories. For manufacturing occupations in Redding, CA, 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. This places the Redding median higher than the national level for these specific engineering management functions.

National industry metrics for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing show a median of $192,800. This industry wage is a national reference only and does not apply to the local Redding labor market. For manufacturing occupations in Redding, CA, 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 Redding location quotient for engineering managers is 0.46, meaning the concentration of these specific roles is lower than the national average.

The analysis provided uses the May 2025 OEWS data. We do not provide estimates where data points are missing or topcoded. For instance, the local CEO role in Redding reports a median of $170,770. These figures are fixed to the source data. Manufacturing Headhunters monitors these variations to aid recruiters in aligning internal offers with published regional benchmarks. Managers should verify SOC descriptions when using these figures for salary benchmarking.

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How does the Redding median for engineering managers compare to the national level?

The local median of $184,720 is higher than the national median of $171,270 for this engineering management SOC category.

What is the P25 to P75 range for engineering managers in Redding?

The middle-band width is 62620, which is the spread between the P25 of $144,390 and the P75 of $207,010.

Does the national aerospace manufacturing median of $192,800 apply to local Redding employees?

No, that figure is a national industry-specific benchmark and not a local salary wage for Redding workers.

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