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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 359 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$176,700
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,700
  3. Senior Director of Operations$176,700
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,600
  5. Process Engineering Manager$172,600
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$172,600
  7. VP of Engineering$172,600
  8. Director of R&D$172,600
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,600
  10. NPI Manager$172,600
  11. Capital Projects Manager$172,600
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,600
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,600
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,600
  15. Director of Automation$172,600
  16. Automation Manager$172,600
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,600
  18. R&D Manager$172,600
  19. R&D Engineer$172,600
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,600
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,600
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,600
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$160,230
  24. Corporate Controller$160,230
  25. Plant Controller$160,230

Bars show the top 25 of 359 ranked. The table below lists all 359. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,510$176,700$303,9301,9200.85
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,510$176,700$303,9301,9200.85
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$106,510$176,700$303,9301,9200.85
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,740$172,600$211,2601,1600.48
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,130$160,230$208,8804,1200.44
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$98,520$139,010$187,5401,6300.67
33QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$122,720$138,390$148,4801,1500.61
34Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
35EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
36EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
37Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
38Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
39Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
40S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
41Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
42Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
43Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
44Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
45Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
46EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
47Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,240$134,990$174,2003,9700.58
48PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,780$133,270$163,6104,1500.22
49MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,780$133,270$163,6104,1500.22
50SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,780$133,270$163,6104,1500.22
51Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,780$133,270$163,6104,1500.22
52Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,780$133,270$163,6104,1500.22
53Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,150$131,070$162,1604500.49
54Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,150$131,070$162,1604500.49
55Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,150$131,070$162,1604500.49
56Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,150$131,070$162,1604500.49
57Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,150$131,070$162,1604500.49
58Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
59Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
60Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
61Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
62Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
63Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
64Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
65Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
66Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
67VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
68Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
69Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
70QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
71Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
72Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
73FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
74FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
75Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
76QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
77Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
78Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
79Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
80Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
81Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
82Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
83Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
84Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
85QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
86Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
87CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
88Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
89Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
90Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,240$121,090$157,3002,1200.78
91Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
92Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
93Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
94Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
95Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
96Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
97Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
98Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
99Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,430$109,990$136,8401,1500.53
100Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,860$109,100$124,660900.36
101Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,860$109,100$124,660900.36
102Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,860$109,100$124,660900.36
103Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,120$108,710$140,1501,7301
104Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,120$108,710$140,1501,7301
105Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,120$108,710$140,1501,7301
106Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,990$106,200$131,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
107Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,990$106,200$131,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
108MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,990$106,200$131,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
109Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,990$106,200$131,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
110Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,990$106,200$131,230Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
111Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,900$105,040$141,7101700.3
112Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,900$105,040$141,7101700.3
113Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,900$105,040$141,7101700.3
114Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
115Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
116Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
117Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
118Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
119Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
120Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
121Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
122Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
123Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
124Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
125CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,970$104,910$130,1901,4200.43
126VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
127Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
128Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
129National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
130Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
131National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
132Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
133Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
134Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
135Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
136Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
137Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
138Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
139Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$73,510$103,220$158,1208,0801.15
140VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
141VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
142Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
143General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
144Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
145EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
146Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
147Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,920$102,260$157,93023,0900.6
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,530$101,700$128,7501,5800.39
183Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,110$100,770$131,0406,7200.57
184Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,110$100,770$131,0406,7200.57
185Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
186Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
187Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
188Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
189Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
190Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,950$100,110$127,2401,2000.7
191VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
192Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
193Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
194Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
195Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
196Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
197Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
198Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
199Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
200Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
201Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
202Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
203Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
204Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,250$98,700$130,7903,5501.45
205Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,520$92,660$108,4404800.52
206Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$90,310$109,6801,4700.95
207Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$90,310$109,6801,4700.95
208Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,060$90,310$109,6801,4700.95
209Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
210Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
211Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
212Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
213Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
214Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
215Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
216Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
217Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,350$88,690$113,1405,6600.83
218Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$69,790$85,360$104,6701701.17
219Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$69,790$85,360$104,6701701.17
220Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,840$83,920$105,5809,2400.58
221Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,840$83,920$105,5809,2400.58
222Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,840$83,920$105,5809,2400.58
223Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$69,840$83,920$105,5809,2400.58
224NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$64,810$80,790$104,0003500.53
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,440$79,920$107,8903,4800.76
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,440$79,920$107,8903,4800.76
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,440$79,920$107,8903,4800.76
228Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$62,240$78,140$79,0502600.55
229PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,560$77,460$89,7809501.32
230Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,560$77,460$89,7809501.32
231Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,560$77,460$89,7809501.32
232Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,560$77,460$89,7809501.32
233Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,300$75,780$97,3903,6500.67
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$73,200$82,8802,7400.56
252Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$54,080$72,790$97,5307,8800.94
253Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
254Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
255Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
256Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
257Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
258CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
259Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
260Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,080$71,180$90,6005,1500.69
261CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,630$70,230$90,1402700.86
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,840$69,920$76,83011,6101.69
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,840$69,920$76,83011,6101.69
264MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$60,130$69,880$98,0201900.42
265Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$52,240$67,500$84,0201000.56
266Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$51,250$66,230$77,050900.48
267Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,970$64,300$78,3204,8201.07
268Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,670$62,690$82,5702800.44
269Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,670$62,690$82,5702800.44
270Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,820$60,470$77,6501300.17
271Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
272Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
273Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
274Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
275Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
276Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,570$56,640$69,3804,8001.11
277QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,050$55,620$64,1404100.64
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,050$60,8503,8100.83
290Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$48,560$50,190$63,640800.21
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,930$49,460$60,7401,9901.06
292CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
2935-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
294Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
295CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
296Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
297Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
298EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
299CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
300Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
301Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
302Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
303Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
304Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,280$49,440$62,6601,8100.57
305GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,010$48,900$60,9604000.26
306Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,010$48,900$60,9604000.26
307Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,480$47,850$57,95024,1802.83
308Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,550$47,440$48,6301700.48
309Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
310Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
311CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
312Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
313Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
314First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
315Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
316Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
317Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
318Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
319Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
320Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,270$47,140$58,2405,8700.89
321Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,100$46,980$53,8601,1100.59
322Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,100$46,980$53,8601,1100.59
323Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$39,470$45,760$56,7401400.8
324Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,510$45,570$47,4901,9101.15
325Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$39,920$45,170$47,0708801.31
326Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,900$45,030$48,5709900.62
327Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
328Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
329Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
330Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
331Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
332Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
333Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,520$49,35015,1201.68
334Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,380$40,860$48,88019,5200.8
335Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,380$40,860$48,88019,5200.8
336Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,470$40,740$49,9101,7800.65
337Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,470$40,740$49,9101,7800.65
338SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,470$40,740$49,9101,7800.65
339Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,470$40,740$49,9101,7800.65
340Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,770$40,530$43,7205600.78
341Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
342Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
343Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
344Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
345CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
346Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
347Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
348Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
349Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
350Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
351Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
352Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
353Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
354Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
355Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
356Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
357Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
358Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11
359Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,740$39,690$46,5303,0901.11

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, 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 California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA. 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, the CEO/President role in manufacturing shows a median annual salary of $176,700. This is based on 1,920 employees in the metro. For manufacturing occupations in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 notes that these figures align with the broader SOC 11-1011 for Chief Executives, as BLS data does not distinguish manufacturing-specific CEO job functions from other industries.

Nearby metros provide management pay context. San Diego reports a median of $132,150 for Industrial Production Managers, while El Centro reports $132,280 for the same category. These figures represent SOC 11-3051, which is different from the CEO SOC 11-1011, serving to illustrate salary hierarchies between plant leadership and executive leadership. The national median for CEOs is $213,990, placing the local Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario median below the national level.

National manufacturing industry data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320. This national industry scope acts as a guide and not a local salary benchmark. For manufacturing occupations in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 location quotient for these executives in the region is 0.85, meaning the concentration of these specific roles is slightly lower than the national average.

Our analysis relies on the May 2025 release. We provide no estimates for missing roles; only published data is included. For manufacturing occupations in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It is critical to compare individual job duties with the SOC definition to ensure pay benchmarking accuracy.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario CEO median compare to the national figure?

The local median of $176,700 is lower than the national median of $213,990 for this occupation category.

What is the P25/P75 middle-band width for CEOs in this metro area?

The middle-band width is 197420, resulting from the P75 of $303,930 and the P25 of $106,510.

Can I use the $409,320 national industry figure for local payroll planning?

No, the $409,320 figure is a national industry-wide benchmark and not a local occupational salary wage for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.

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