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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Reno, NV

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 345 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$160,900
  2. Process Engineering Manager$160,900
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$160,900
  4. VP of Engineering$160,900
  5. Director of R&D$160,900
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,900
  7. NPI Manager$160,900
  8. Capital Projects Manager$160,900
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,900
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,900
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,900
  12. Director of Automation$160,900
  13. Automation Manager$160,900
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,900
  15. R&D Manager$160,900
  16. R&D Engineer$160,900
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,900
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,900
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,900
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,470
  21. Corporate Controller$133,470
  22. Plant Controller$133,470
  23. VP of Finance$133,470
  24. Division Controller$133,470
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$133,470

Bars show the top 25 of 345 ranked. The table below lists all 345. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Reno, NV, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,350$160,900$200,0702800.72
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,990$133,470$173,1201,7401.16
29Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,770$127,970$165,5703000.76
30PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,630$125,710$164,6701,2000.4
31MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,630$125,710$164,6701,2000.4
32SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,630$125,710$164,6701,2000.4
33Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,630$125,710$164,6701,2000.4
34Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,630$125,710$164,6701,2000.4
35Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,010$124,810$164,410800.5
36Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,010$124,810$164,410800.5
37Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,010$124,810$164,410800.5
38Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,010$124,810$164,410800.5
39Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,010$124,810$164,410800.5
40CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$67,320$124,300$184,8803701.02
41Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$67,320$124,300$184,8803701.02
42Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$67,320$124,300$184,8803701.02
43VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
44Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
45Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
46National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
47Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
48National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
49Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
50Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
51Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
52Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
53Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
54Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
55Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
56Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,510$123,990$191,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,140$123,920$140,6805901.35
90Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,090$110,360$145,170700.73
91Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,090$110,360$145,170700.73
92Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,090$110,360$145,170700.73
93Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
94Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
95Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
96Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
97Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
98Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
99Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
100Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
101Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,860$110,280$128,8702500.7
102Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
103EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
104EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
105Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
106Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
107Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
108S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
109Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
110Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
111Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
112Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
113Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
114EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
115Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,260$110,170$157,2201,2901.17
116Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,100$107,190$146,5702200.79
117Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,100$107,190$146,5702200.79
118Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,100$107,190$146,5702200.79
119VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
120VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
121Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
122General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
123Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
124EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
125Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
126Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,660$106,050$160,8107,9301.28
127QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$86,470$103,570$104,6801000.34
128Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
129Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
130Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
131Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
132Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
133Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
134Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
135Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
136Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
137Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
138Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
139Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
140Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
141Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
142Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
143Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
144Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
145Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
146Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
147Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
148Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
149Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
150Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
151Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
152Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
153Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
154EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
155VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
156Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
157Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
158Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
159Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
160Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
161Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
162Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,770$103,060$126,1401,0501.62
163VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
164Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
165Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
166Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
167Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
168Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
169Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
170Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
171Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
172Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
173Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
174Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
175Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
176Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,930$102,560$131,9706501.67
177Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
178Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
179Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
180Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
181Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
182Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
183Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
184Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
185Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
186Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
187Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
188CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,480$101,520$125,9605701.09
189Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$62,710$101,160$106,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
190Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,360$99,500$131,0601,7500.93
191Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,360$99,500$131,0601,7500.93
192Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
193Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
194Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
195Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
196Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
197Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$63,750$99,310$129,8802801.04
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,080$99,160$107,1102601.03
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,080$99,160$107,1102601.03
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,080$99,160$107,1102601.03
201Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,490$85,430$108,2506600.89
202Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,490$85,430$108,2506600.89
203Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,490$85,430$108,2506600.89
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,800$102,7001,0300.94
213Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$64,190$82,790$100,120802.95
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,510$82,370$104,0301,4800.58
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,510$82,370$104,0301,4800.58
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,510$82,370$104,0301,4800.58
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,510$82,370$104,0301,4800.58
218Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,610$81,860$107,620900.6
219NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$66,440$78,870$79,7501701.61
220Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
221Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
222Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
223Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
224Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
225CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
226Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
227Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,430$78,240$96,4101,2301.03
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$74,550$77,810$77,8101,0901.4
246Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$73,400$75,720$80,200301.17
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,150$72,800$85,5401,4901.11
248Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,210$69,700$82,2004700.54
249MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,940$64,750$76,960300.46
250Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,240$62,970$77,8201,5001.36
251Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,240$62,970$77,8201,5001.36
252Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,510$61,940$77,2907601.04
253Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,650$61,350$77,6201401.41
254Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,650$61,350$77,6201401.41
255PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,290$59,800$82,4601401.22
256Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,290$59,800$82,4601401.22
257Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,290$59,800$82,4601401.22
258Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,290$59,800$82,4601401.22
259Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
260TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
261Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
262Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
263Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
264Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
265Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
266Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
267Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
268Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
269Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
270Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,720$58,800$69,2203900.53
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,660$58,170$63,3602800.55
284QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,370$57,880$62,3104404.27
285CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$42,730$57,690$73,710400.85
286Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
287Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
288Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
289Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
290Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
291Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$56,260$69,9906100.89
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,500$51,130$59,9901100.37
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,590$50,540$64,270500.38
294Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
295Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
296CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
297Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
298Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
299First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
300Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
301Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
302Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
303Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
304Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
305Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,830$49,620$61,6601,2801.21
306Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,780$49,600$51,5402900.94
307Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,780$49,600$51,5402900.94
308Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$46,170$49,590$56,0301200.43
309Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,030$48,700$59,7901900.76
310Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,670$47,930$56,960500.82
311Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$46,640$47,020$47,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
312Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,300$46,250$53,670800.71
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,430$46,050$49,2803,4102.36
320Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,560$45,860$58,9202,5601.86
321Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
322Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
323Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
324Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
325CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
326Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
327Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
328Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
329Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
330Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
331Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
332Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
333Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
334Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
335Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
336Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
337Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
338Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
339Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$44,860$59,0701,3903.12
340Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,350$37,220$40,5204,4101.13
341Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,350$37,220$40,5204,4101.13
342Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,610$37,110$47,0106601.5
343Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,610$37,110$47,0106601.5
344SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,610$37,110$47,0106601.5
345Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,610$37,110$47,0106601.5

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Nevada

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In Reno, NV, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position has a median annual salary of $160,900. There are 280 individuals employed in this category locally. For manufacturing occupations in Reno, NV, 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 Reno, NV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these employees are classified under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC 11-9041, as BLS data does not isolate specific manufacturing engineering manager roles.

Comparing this to regional data, nearby metros like Carson City, NV, show a median of $102,610 for Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051). For manufacturing occupations in Reno, NV, 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 Reno, NV, 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 suggests the Reno median for this engineering role is lower than the national median for the broader engineering management SOC.

National manufacturing industry data for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing reports a median of $192,800. This is a national-only figure and must not be used as a proxy for the local Reno occupational wage. The BLS excludes various non-cash rewards, which hiring managers should account for when comparing total offer values. The Reno location quotient for engineering managers is 0.72, reflecting a lower concentration of these professionals locally compared to the national distribution of such management roles.

Our analysis relies on the May 2025 release. We never provide estimates for topcoded data; all figures are as published by the BLS. For manufacturing occupations in Reno, NV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters tracks these metrics to provide hiring managers with clear, objective evidence for their regional recruitment strategies. Always ensure that the job functions in your facility align with the SOC definition before adopting these benchmarks.

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What is the median for Engineering Managers in Reno versus the national median?

The local Reno median of $160,900 is lower than the national median of $171,270 for the engineering management SOC category.

What is the P25/P75 middle-band width for Engineering Managers in Reno?

The local middle-band width is 63720, calculated from the P25 of $136,350 and the P75 of $200,070.

Is the $192,800 national aerospace industry median relevant for Reno salaries?

No, the $192,800 figure is a national industry-wide benchmark and does not represent local occupational salary data for Reno.

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