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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

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 364 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$190,400
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$190,400
  3. Senior Director of Operations$190,400
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,250
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,250
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,250
  7. VP of Engineering$160,250
  8. Director of R&D$160,250
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,250
  10. NPI Manager$160,250
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,250
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,250
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,250
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,250
  15. Director of Automation$160,250
  16. Automation Manager$160,250
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,250
  18. R&D Manager$160,250
  19. R&D Engineer$160,250
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,250
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,250
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,250
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$158,720
  24. Corporate Controller$158,720
  25. Plant Controller$158,720

Bars show the top 25 of 364 ranked. The table below lists all 364. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,100$190,400$317,7701,6901.55
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,100$190,400$317,7701,6901.55
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$127,100$190,400$317,7701,6901.55
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,980$160,250$184,0301,1000.94
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,500$158,720$207,5205,4501.22
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,080$143,930$197,4005,2101.54
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,260$140,760$175,7605,3301.61
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,310$133,620$171,5201,2901.1
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,560$129,600$160,74019,0402.12
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,560$129,600$160,74019,0402.12
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,560$129,600$160,74019,0402.12
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,560$129,600$160,74019,0402.12
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,560$129,600$160,74019,0402.12
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,460$123,830$158,6601,1900.91
99Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,180$123,410$159,4702600.58
100Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,180$123,410$159,4702600.58
101Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,180$123,410$159,4702600.58
102Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,180$123,410$159,4702600.58
103Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,180$123,410$159,4702600.58
104Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$91,800$121,270$142,9202300.84
105Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$91,800$121,270$142,9202300.84
106Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$91,800$121,270$142,9202300.84
107Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
108Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
109Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
110Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
111Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
112Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
113Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
114Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
115Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
116Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
117Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
118Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
119Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
120Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
121Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
122Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
123Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
124Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
125Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
126Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
127Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
128Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
129Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
130Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
131Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
132Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
133EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
134VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
135Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
136Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
137Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
138Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
139Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
140Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
141Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,250$105,920$123,0902,9101.5
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,480$105,230$142,0208100.77
151VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
152Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
153Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
154Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
155Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
156Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
157Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
158Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
159Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
160Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
161Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
162Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
163Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
164Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,200$104,000$132,4001,7701.5
165VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
166VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
167Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
168General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
169Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
170EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
171Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
172Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,650$103,710$162,62020,8701.12
173Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
174Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
175Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
176Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
177Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
178Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
179Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
180Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
181Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
182Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
183Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
184CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,890$101,500$129,1501,6001.01
185Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,450$101,230$128,6508501.03
186Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,450$101,230$128,6508501.03
187Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,450$101,230$128,6508501.03
188Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,620$98,000$128,1108,9901.59
189Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,620$98,000$128,1108,9901.59
190Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
191Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
192Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
193Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
194Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
195Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$96,900$126,0506100.75
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,730$90,180$109,3306100.82
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,730$90,180$109,3306100.82
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,730$90,180$109,3306100.82
199Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$85,520$85,520$110,190Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
200Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$85,520$85,520$110,190Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
201MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$85,520$85,520$110,190Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
202Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$85,520$85,520$110,190Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
203Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$85,520$85,520$110,190Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
204QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,220$82,940$107,4301,3301.46
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,950$82,100$107,7908,6601.12
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,950$82,100$107,7908,6601.12
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,950$82,100$107,7908,6601.12
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,950$82,100$107,7908,6601.12
209Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,030$79,980$96,1005801.33
210Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$67,410$79,970$82,0802501.08
211NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$67,800$79,370$86,1104101.28
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,320$79,210$98,9503,0500.93
221Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,750$77,470$107,1902502.08
222Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,750$77,470$107,1902502.08
223Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,750$77,470$107,1902502.08
224CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,000$75,480$85,280800.53
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,660$75,360$97,9802,3501.06
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,660$75,360$97,9802,3501.06
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,660$75,360$97,9802,3501.06
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,930$74,460$82,8001,8400.79
246Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
247Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
248Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
249Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
250Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
251CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
252Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
253Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,740$73,330$84,7103,7401.05
254Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,280$73,280$116,530500.65
255Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,280$73,280$116,530500.65
256Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$71,690$71,690$71,6901001.2
257Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,290$71,470$87,7001,9500.75
258Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,810$66,140$80,3303,6901.11
259Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,810$66,140$80,3303,6901.11
260MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,330$65,350$66,860900.41
261Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,990$62,620$80,1905,7101.42
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,370$61,640$75,9701,2100.79
275PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,430$61,510$85,3001800.52
276Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,430$61,510$85,3001800.52
277Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,430$61,510$85,3001800.52
278Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,430$61,510$85,3001800.52
279Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$47,040$61,030$76,080Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
280Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,580$60,790$75,3702,5401.17
281Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
282Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
283Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
284Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
285Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
286Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$60,350$72,0502,1801.05
287Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
288TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
289Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
290Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
291Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
292Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
293Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
294Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
295Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
296Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
297Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
298Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,450$60,190$67,6301,4900.67
299Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,320$52,960$62,3405001.36
300Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
301Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
302CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
303Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
304Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
305First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
306Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
307Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
308Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
309Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
310Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
311Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,170$49,790$62,4102,8400.9
312Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,440$49,470$59,0403,6400.88
313Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,260$49,010$58,9101100.33
314QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,240$48,770$62,6503201.05
315Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
316Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
317Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
318Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
319Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
320Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,730$48,730$59,2401300.72
321Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,970$48,680$64,4401600.52
322Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,970$48,680$64,4401600.52
323Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,400$47,930$52,8401,2700.97
324Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,400$47,930$52,8401,2700.97
325SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,400$47,930$52,8401,2700.97
326Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,400$47,930$52,8401,2700.97
327GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,010$47,430$56,9807601.03
328Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,010$47,430$56,9807601.03
329Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,510$47,250$51,3904100.45
330Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,510$47,250$51,3904100.45
331CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,410$46,490$50,8105900.66
332Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$43,130$46,280$49,3109501.19
333Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$35,900$44,370$47,980Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
334Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,730$43,780$49,8508801.15
335Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
336Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
337Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
338Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
339CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
340Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
341Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
342Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
343Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
344Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
345Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
346Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
347Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
348Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
349Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
350Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
351Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
352Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
353Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$41,460$49,0601,8901.41
354Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$40,620$40,620$45,590500.31
355Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
356Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
357Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
358Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
359Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
360Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
361Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$43,04010,5502.43
362Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,550$34,970$38,64010,6100.9
363Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,550$34,970$38,64010,6100.9
364Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$30,830$31,160$35,900Not published by BLSNot published by BLS

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State figures for Utah

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position carries a median salary of $190,400. For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $213,990 with a middle band width of $226,660.

Communications equipment manufacturing stands out with a national median benchmark of $409,320. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these broader chief executive roles can vary widely based on total company scale and the specific industry nuances not captured by current BLS data.

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this occupation is $171,270. The middle band width locally is $52,050, which is tighter than the national $73,140 bandwidth. Within the aerospace manufacturing sector, the national median is $192,800. Local employment sits at 1,100 roles, maintaining a consistent concentration in a highly technical labor pool.

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $166,570, with a middle band width of $94,490. Nationally, the audio and video equipment manufacturing industry lists a median of $210,870. Because this role is mapped to broader financial management codes, it does not explicitly filter for specific accounting or risk-management credentials often found in manufacturing plants.

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is below the national median of $36,840. The local middle band width is $10,090, compared to $11,820 nationally. The iron and steel sector reports a national median of $52,820. Note that employment density is just one indicator of labor demand and does not guarantee the availability of candidates at these wage levels.

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this role is $39,680, showing a lower local figure currently. The middle band width locally is a very narrow $5,070. Dairy product manufacturing lists a $50,960 national median. Such fluctuations are common in broader occupation categories where plant-specific tasks are aggregated without differentiation.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This can result from shifts in local hiring patterns within the broader occupation code.

What does the negative medianChange indicate for the Food Process Operator role?

For manufacturing occupations in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This can result from shifts in local hiring patterns within the broader occupation code.

Why is the middle band width for the CEO role so wide?

The middle band width reflects the high dispersion of salaries among chief executives across diverse industries. This breadth is characteristic of top-level management roles.

Are the sanitation salaries reflective of heavy industrial cleaning?

These figures represent the janitorial and cleaning occupation code, which encompasses general cleaning services. They do not distinguish between light office cleaning and heavy manufacturing sanitation duties.

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