Manufacturing
HeadhuntersPlant and engineering search
Start a Search

Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Salem, OR

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

This is what we do all day: recruit manufacturing professionals.

BLS published a median for 333 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$261,650
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$261,650
  3. Senior Director of Operations$261,650
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,640
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,640
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,640
  7. VP of Engineering$162,640
  8. Director of R&D$162,640
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,640
  10. NPI Manager$162,640
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,640
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,640
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,640
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,640
  15. Director of Automation$162,640
  16. Automation Manager$162,640
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,640
  18. R&D Manager$162,640
  19. R&D Engineer$162,640
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,640
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,640
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,640
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$152,090
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$152,090
  25. Director of Sales$152,090

Bars show the top 25 of 333 ranked. The table below lists all 333. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Salem, OR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$218,380$261,650$441,1601200.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$218,380$261,650$441,1601200.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$218,380$261,650$441,1601200.48
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,490$162,640$180,9801400.53
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,200$152,090$200,6002700.35
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$124,190$141,400$177,1106200.61
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$111,060$136,990$150,8202000.74
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,680$136,050$150,820700.68
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,680$136,050$150,820700.68
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,680$136,050$150,820700.68
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,680$136,050$150,820700.68
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,680$136,050$150,820700.68
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,470$131,620$154,3809700.47
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,470$131,620$154,3809700.47
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,470$131,620$154,3809700.47
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,470$131,620$154,3809700.47
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,470$131,620$154,3809700.47
57Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
58EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
59EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
60Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
61Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
62Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
63S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
64Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
65Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
66Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
67Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
68Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
69EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
70Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,740$129,470$155,9905600.74
71Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
72Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
73Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
74Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
75Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
76Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
77Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
78Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
79Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,730$125,270$146,3101400.57
80QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$81,520$117,550$163,810400.19
81VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
82VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
83Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
84General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
85Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
86EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
87Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
88Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,990$114,430$171,6003,4900.82
89Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,950$107,170$140,4301300.7
90Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,950$107,170$140,4301300.7
91Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,950$107,170$140,4301300.7
92VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
93Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
94Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
95Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
96Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
97Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
98Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
99Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
100Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
101Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
102Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
103Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
104Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
105Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$90,230$105,870$135,2002400.88
106Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
107Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
108Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
109Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
110Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
111Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$66,840$104,420$138,990700.35
112Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,990$102,730$127,3101,4201.1
113Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,990$102,730$127,3101,4201.1
114Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
115Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
116Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
117Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
118Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
119Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
120Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
121Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
122Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
123VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
124Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
125Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
126QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
127Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
128Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
129FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
130FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
131Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
132QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
133Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
134Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
135Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
136Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
137Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
138Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
139Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
140Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
141QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
142Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
143CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
144Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
145Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
146Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,720$102,490$128,9902100.71
147Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
148Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
149Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
150Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
151Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
152Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
153Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
154Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
155Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
156Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
157Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
158Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
159Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
160Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
161Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
162Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
163Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
164Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
165Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
166Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
167Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
168Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
169Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
170Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
171Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
172Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
173EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
174VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
175Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
176Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
177Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
178Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
179Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
180Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
181Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,770$100,860$128,0501000.23
182Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$76,570$98,850$118,5301,0001.09
183Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
184Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
185Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
186Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
187Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
188Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
189Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
190Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
191Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
192Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
193Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
194CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,770$98,010$117,6901500.42
195Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,610$95,680$107,9801901.14
196Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,610$95,680$107,9801901.14
197Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,610$95,680$107,9801901.14
198Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,170$87,480$104,1501,5100.86
199Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,170$87,480$104,1501,5100.86
200Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,170$87,480$104,1501,5100.86
201Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,170$87,480$104,1501,5100.86
202Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$71,260$85,960$101,590302.03
203Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$71,260$85,960$101,590302.03
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
207Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,320$85,150$99,0101,2102.4
208Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,320$85,150$99,0101,2102.4
209Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,320$85,150$99,0101,2102.4
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,430$85,150$103,9906000.8
216PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,120$83,390$93,490600.72
217Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,120$83,390$93,490600.72
218Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,120$83,390$93,490600.72
219Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,120$83,390$93,490600.72
220Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,570$80,220$99,5107301.23
221NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$59,200$74,780$79,340300.41
222Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,090$65,050$77,7503500.71
223Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
224Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
225Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
226Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
227Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
228CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
229Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
230Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,230$62,220$77,3106000.74
231Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
232Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
233Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
234Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
235Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
236Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
237Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
238Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
239Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
240Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
241Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
242Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
243Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
244Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
245Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
246Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
247End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
248Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,920$61,060$72,8503100.59
249Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,640$60,500$74,8607000.93
250Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,640$60,500$74,8607000.93
251CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
2525-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
253Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
254CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
255Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
256Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
257EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
258CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
259Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
260Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
261Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
262Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
263Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,210$58,930$65,5601100.32
264Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
265Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
266Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
267Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
268Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
269Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,790$58,180$64,2401800.38
270Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
271TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
272Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
273Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
274Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
275Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
276Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
277Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
278Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
279Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
280Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
281Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,880$57,180$60,5404100.82
282CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,760$53,920$60,890800.4
283Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,410$52,190$62,450400.47
284Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,740$50,330$57,080500.25
285Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,740$50,330$57,080500.25
286Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,720$48,190$58,200700.39
287Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,440$47,790$56,6601,1101.18
288Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
289Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
290Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
291Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
292Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
293Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
294Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,530$47,590$58,0509200.93
295GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,930$46,380$56,400700.39
296Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,930$46,380$56,400700.39
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,750$45,670$59,3502400.33
309Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,850$44,790$49,8601700.56
310Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,850$44,790$49,8601700.56
311SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,850$44,790$49,8601700.56
312Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,850$44,790$49,8601700.56
313Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
314Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
315Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
316Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
317CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
318Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
319Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
320Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
321Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
322Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
323Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
324Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
325Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
326Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
327Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
328Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
329Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
330Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
331Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,190$42,060$48,980900.29
332Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,650$38,340$46,9002,5500.95
333Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,650$38,340$46,9002,5500.95

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, 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 Oregon

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Salem, OR manufacturing labor market, wage structures demonstrate specific variations across several leadership and technical roles. The CEO/President (Manufacturing) reports a local median annual wage of $261,650, notably higher than the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this executive position is $222,780, very similar to the national middle-band width of $226,660.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Salem earn a median of $162,640, which is below the national median of $171,270. This local role exhibits a middle-band width of $41,490, which is significantly narrower than the national width of $73,140. For the VP of Sales (Industrial), the local median is $152,090, which is higher than the national median of $148,270. The local middle-band width for this position is $93,400, reflecting competitive pay ranges near the national figure of $106,980. For manufacturing occupations in Salem, OR, 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.

Operational and technical roles in Salem provide further benchmarks for managers. The Production Technician, mapped to the broader occupation, reports a local median of $42,060, higher than the national median of $40,110, with a middle-band width of $12,790, which closely aligns with the national width of $12,980. The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $38,340, higher than the national median of $36,840, with a middle-band width of $11,250 compared to the national $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Salem, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Location quotients show an LQ of 0.48 for CEOs and 0.53 for Manufacturing Engineering Managers, reflecting their specific role density. These stats are based on broad SOC definitions, and managers should verify these against their specific plant floor duties.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Related recruiting or pay page · Related wage comparison 1 · Related wage comparison 2 · Related wage comparison 3 · Related wage comparison 4 · Related wage comparison 5 · Related wage comparison 6 · Related wage comparison 7 · Related wage comparison 8 · Related wage comparison 9 · Data methodology

How does the location quotient affect hiring strategy?

The location quotient indicates if a role is concentrated in your metro area relative to the rest of the country. A lower LQ often implies that you are competing in a thinner local talent market for those specific skills.

Why is it important to review the median change?

For manufacturing occupations in Salem, OR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What should I be aware of when using this guide?

This guide provides data for broader occupational categories, not just the specific manufacturing title used. Always review your internal job tasks to ensure the occupational mapping is a strong fit for your compensation planning.

Related recruiting or pay page · Related wage comparison 1 · Related wage comparison 2 · Related wage comparison 3 · Related wage comparison 4 · Related wage comparison 5 · Related wage comparison 6 · Related wage comparison 7 · Related wage comparison 8 · Related wage comparison 9 · Data methodology

Contingency fees · Editorial policy · Recruiting models compared

Start a SearchCall