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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 351 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$193,970
  2. Process Engineering Manager$193,970
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$193,970
  4. VP of Engineering$193,970
  5. Director of R&D$193,970
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$193,970
  7. NPI Manager$193,970
  8. Capital Projects Manager$193,970
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$193,970
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$193,970
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$193,970
  12. Director of Automation$193,970
  13. Automation Manager$193,970
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$193,970
  15. R&D Manager$193,970
  16. R&D Engineer$193,970
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$193,970
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$193,970
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$193,970
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$169,770
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$169,770
  22. Senior Director of Operations$169,770
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$163,130
  24. EHS Manager$163,130
  25. EHS Director$163,130

Bars show the top 25 of 351 ranked. The table below lists all 351. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,610$193,970$214,9901,5701.03
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$102,060$169,770$215,1003,6802.59
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$102,060$169,770$215,1003,6802.59
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$102,060$169,770$215,1003,6802.59
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,480$163,130$207,5903,9100.9
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,590$163,090$212,6104,8400.83
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$119,170$155,360$201,7601,3000.85
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,310$146,750$174,0302700.46
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,310$146,750$174,0302700.46
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,310$146,750$174,0302700.46
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,310$146,750$174,0302700.46
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,310$146,750$174,0302700.46
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,650$139,640$170,2407,4600.64
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,650$139,640$170,2407,4600.64
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,650$139,640$170,2407,4600.64
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,650$139,640$170,2407,4600.64
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$126,650$139,640$170,2407,4600.64
57Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,090$138,560$165,8102200.61
58Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,090$138,560$165,8102200.61
59Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$110,090$138,560$165,8102200.61
60QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$112,470$137,640$159,6201,1200.93
61Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
62Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
63Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
64Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
65Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
66Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
67Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
68Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
69Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,270$136,190$171,5701,4201.03
70Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
71Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
72Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
73Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
74Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
75Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
76Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
77Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
78Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
79VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
80Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
81Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
82QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
83Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
84Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
85FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
86FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
87Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
88QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
89Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
90Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
91Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
92Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
93Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
94Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
95Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
96Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
97QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
98Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
99CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
100Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
101Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
102Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,310$132,970$172,9109100.53
103Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,260$130,040$137,5401000.6
104Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,260$130,040$137,5401000.6
105Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,260$130,040$137,5401000.6
106Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$90,070$124,350$153,2906,8600.93
107Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$90,070$124,350$153,2906,8600.93
108Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
109Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
110Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
111Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
112Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
113Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,010$124,220$143,1001,3901.3
114Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
115Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
116Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
117Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
118Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
119Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
120Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
121Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
122Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
123Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
124Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
125CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,410$120,970$141,5601,4800.72
126VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
127VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
128Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
129General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
130Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
131EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
132Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
133Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,800$118,460$166,05017,9800.74
134VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
135Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
136Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
137Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
138Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
139Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
140Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
141Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
142Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
143Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
144Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
145Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
146Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
147Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,000$114,990$144,8501,4100.92
148VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
149Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
150Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
151National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
152Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
153National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
154Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
155Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
156Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
157Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
158Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
159Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
160Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
161Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,360$113,980$172,3304,9101.11
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,000$110,190$140,8909100.36
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,510$110,060$152,8501,0000.92
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,510$110,060$152,8501,0000.92
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,510$110,060$152,8501,0000.92
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,980$104,770$131,6009500.97
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,980$104,770$131,6009500.97
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,980$104,770$131,6009500.97
203Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,540$95,220$120,7002,8200.97
204Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,540$95,220$120,7002,8200.97
205Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,540$95,220$120,7002,8200.97
206Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
207Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
208Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
209Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
210Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
211Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
212Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
213Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
214Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,810$92,680$112,2702,9300.68
215Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,550$92,110$108,95013,1701.31
216Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,550$92,110$108,95013,1701.31
217Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,550$92,110$108,95013,1701.31
218Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,550$92,110$108,95013,1701.31
219Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,300$88,010$109,0801101.25
220Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,300$88,010$109,0801101.25
221Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$66,390$82,400$106,5404000.7
222NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$65,570$81,070$108,0602200.53
223PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,920$80,200$98,2803500.77
224Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,920$80,200$98,2803500.77
225Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,920$80,200$98,2803500.77
226Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,920$80,200$98,2803500.77
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,240$80,090$105,6102,2500.66
228MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,820$79,840$114,8001000.34
229Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
230Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
231Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
232Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
233Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
234CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
235Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
236Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,050$78,680$102,3302,0700.44
237Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$71,320$78,590$95,380400.37
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,720$77,630$90,6501,0500.34
256Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,720$74,830$98,1306,3401.21
257CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$56,820$73,920$93,500700.38
258Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$52,000$67,310$81,790500.44
259Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,720$66,670$82,7302,9401.03
260Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$47,960$64,500$79,6101700.58
261Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$50,220$64,480$80,360300.14
262Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,470$64,410$80,5307101.48
263Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,570$63,240$79,4503,5000.81
264Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,570$63,240$79,4503,5000.81
265Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
266Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
267Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
268Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
269Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
270Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,530$62,400$77,7302,3200.86
271QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,110$60,870$71,1602600.64
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,240$57,900$75,2106000.3
285Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
286TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
287Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
288Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
289Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
290Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
291Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
292Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
293Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
294Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
295Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
296Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,210$57,290$63,9801,5300.53
297Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$44,890$54,850$62,270400.35
298Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
299Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
300CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
301Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
302Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
303First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
304Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
305Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
306Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
307Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
308Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
309Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,040$54,450$65,6801,9800.48
310CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,350$52,750$63,9506200.53
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$45,760$51,110$59,150700.31
312Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,900$50,920$58,6502500.21
313Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,900$50,920$58,6502500.21
314GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,360$49,820$64,6901700.17
315Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,360$49,820$64,6901700.17
316Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$40,710$47,710$49,5302500.24
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,380$47,660$58,4103,7300.66
324Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,300$47,570$58,0503,1500.59
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,380$46,440$53,9805900.58
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,550$46,180$51,6001,1400.66
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,550$46,180$51,6001,1400.66
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,550$46,180$51,6001,1400.66
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,550$46,180$51,6001,1400.66
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,460$41,450$48,91014,0200.91
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,460$41,450$48,91014,0200.91
332Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
333Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
334Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
335Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
336CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
337Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
338Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
339Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
340Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
341Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
342Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
343Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
344Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
345Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
346Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
347Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
348Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
349Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
350Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,820$40,900$50,3001,0700.61
351Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,700$35,710$37,1903200.7

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for California

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role reports a median annual wage of $193,970, which is higher than the national median of $171,270.

This position exhibits a middle-band width of $49,380, markedly narrower than the national middle-band width of $73,140. For the CEO/President (Manufacturing) role, the local median is $169,770, trailing the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for CEOs is $113,040, which is lower than the national figure of $226,660. The Regulatory Affairs Manager role commands a local median of $163,130, above the national median of $141,900. The middle-band width for this position in Sacramento is $88,110, almost identical to the national middle-band width of $83,420. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these wages focus exclusively on annual salary.

Operational support roles also reflect local labor market conditions. The Production Technician role reports a local median of $40,900, which is closely aligned with the national median of $40,110. The middle-band width for this position is $13,480, compared to the national width of $12,980. Food Process Operators in the area earn a median of $35,710, below the national median of $39,680, and demonstrate a tight middle-band width of $1,490. For manufacturing occupations in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employment concentrations are notable, with a high location quotient of 2.59 for the CEO/President role and 1.03 for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. These figures exclude non-monetary elements like equity and insurance, aligning with BLS occupation-by-industry reporting standards.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Are these figures reflective of all local manufacturing plants?

The data is mapped to broader SOC occupations, meaning it aggregates data across the metropolitan area rather than isolating a specific facility or plant type. It should be used as a baseline for competitive market analysis.

What is the importance of the reported middle-band width?

The middle-band width captures the pay range for the middle 50% of employees. It helps managers understand how competitive their salary offer needs to be to remain within the typical range for their local market.

How should I interpret the location quotient in this guide?

The location quotient measures the concentration of employment in a specific role relative to the national average. It helps identify if a job title is more or less prevalent in your area than in the U.S. overall.

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