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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, 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 360 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$238,440
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$238,440
  3. Senior Director of Operations$238,440
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$202,810
  5. Process Engineering Manager$202,810
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$202,810
  7. VP of Engineering$202,810
  8. Director of R&D$202,810
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$202,810
  10. NPI Manager$202,810
  11. Capital Projects Manager$202,810
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$202,810
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$202,810
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$202,810
  15. Director of Automation$202,810
  16. Automation Manager$202,810
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$202,810
  18. R&D Manager$202,810
  19. R&D Engineer$202,810
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$202,810
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$202,810
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$202,810
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$174,210
  24. Corporate Controller$174,210
  25. Plant Controller$174,210

Bars show the top 25 of 360 ranked. The table below lists all 360. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$155,810$238,440$387,1302,7101.34
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$155,810$238,440$387,1302,7101.34
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$155,810$238,440$387,1302,7101.34
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$164,520$202,810$224,7403,2701.5
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,960$174,210$235,4007,3500.88
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$132,290$169,240$213,0509,3701.52
46PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$128,590$163,270$193,98020,6101.23
47MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$128,590$163,270$193,98020,6101.23
48SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$128,590$163,270$193,98020,6101.23
49Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$128,590$163,270$193,98020,6101.23
50Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$128,590$163,270$193,98020,6101.23
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$124,470$163,190$208,4602,3001.05
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,500$158,620$184,4806800.82
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,500$158,620$184,4806800.82
54Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,500$158,620$184,4806800.82
55Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,500$158,620$184,4806800.82
56Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,500$158,620$184,4806800.82
57Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
58Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
59Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
60Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
61Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
62Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,810$132,790$166,0003,5702.34
63Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
64Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
65Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
66Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
67Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
68Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
69Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
70Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
71Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
72VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
73Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
74Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
75QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
76Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
77Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
78FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
79FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
80Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
81QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
82Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
83Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
84Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
85Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
86Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
87Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
88Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
89Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
90QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
91Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
92CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
93Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
94Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
95Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,590$132,150$172,2202,2300.91
96QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$101,180$130,980$153,6504,9602.91
97Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
98Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
99Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
100Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
101Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
102Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
103Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
104Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
105Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,660$127,270$162,3402,4001.22
106Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,200$124,180$135,5902601.14
107Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,200$124,180$135,5902601.14
108Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,200$124,180$135,5902601.14
109Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,320$122,610$152,6503600.7
110Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,320$122,610$152,6503600.7
111Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,320$122,610$152,6503600.7
112Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
113Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
114Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
115Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
116Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
117Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
118Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
119Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
120Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
121Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
122Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
123CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,860$121,750$151,9203,3701.15
124VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
125Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
126Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
127Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
128Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
129Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
130Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
131Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
132Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
133Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
134Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
135Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
136Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
137Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,950$120,960$160,3701,9200.88
138VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
139Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
140Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
141National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
142Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
143National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
144Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
145Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
146Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
147Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
148Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
149Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
150Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
151Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,620$119,750$182,5508,6301.37
152VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
153VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
154Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
155General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
156Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
157EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
158Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
159Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,200$119,600$177,43026,2300.76
160Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
161Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
162Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
163Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
164Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
165Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
166Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
167Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
168Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
169Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
170Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
171Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
172Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
173Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
174Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
175Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
176Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
177Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
178Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
179Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
180Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
181Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
182Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
183Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
184Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
185Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
186EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
187VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
188Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
189Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
190Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
191Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
192Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
193Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
194Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,600$119,050$137,8803,9901.1
195Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$86,370$117,460$139,94010,7401.02
196Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$86,370$117,460$139,94010,7401.02
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,470$102,330$139,0302,0601.33
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,470$102,330$139,0302,0601.33
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,470$102,330$139,0302,0601.33
200Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,890$101,230$124,8406,1201.48
201Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,890$101,230$124,8406,1201.48
202Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,890$101,230$124,8406,1201.48
203Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,410$101,230$123,4001,4401.03
204Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,410$101,230$123,4001,4401.03
205Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,410$101,230$123,4001,4401.03
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,690$96,340$125,19013,4500.94
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,690$96,340$125,19013,4500.94
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,690$96,340$125,19013,4500.94
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,690$96,340$125,19013,4500.94
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,550$95,160$127,9801,3701.67
211NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$66,040$92,480$114,7301,4502.45
212PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,270$92,390$104,6406901.07
213Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,270$92,390$104,6406901.07
214Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,270$92,390$104,6406901.07
215Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,270$92,390$104,6406901.07
216Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$61,120$86,280$99,0401100.68
217Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,970$85,930$119,990800.59
218Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,970$85,930$119,990800.59
219Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
220Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
221Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
222Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
223Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
224Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
225Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
226Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
227Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,860$85,080$108,6704,2400.69
228Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,810$85,010$99,6501000.18
229Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,810$85,010$99,6501000.18
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$66,750$83,090$108,0604,7100.97
231Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,220$80,250$96,9001601.06
232CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$63,440$79,990$96,2602700.96
233Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$73,320$79,720$79,7902100.49
234Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
235Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
236Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
237Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
238Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
239CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
240Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
241Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,840$79,350$100,4503,9600.59
242Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,110$76,160$101,7608,0601.08
243Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,330$74,880$91,6903,2100.79
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,650$67,480$81,7102,2300.51
262Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$58,810$67,060$78,7301,7702.57
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,220$65,640$78,0304,8801.27
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,400$62,560$76,6302,9400.71
281GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,600$61,870$73,7308700.63
282Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,600$61,870$73,7308700.63
283CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
2845-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
285Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
286CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
287Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
288Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
289EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
290CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
291Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
292Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
293Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
294Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
295Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,700$61,420$78,6502,1800.77
296Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$60,470$60,610$73,1406301.86
297Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,550$60,590$77,2504,9300.8
298Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,550$60,590$77,2504,9300.8
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,990$59,550$77,4305,9501.01
311QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,590$57,270$68,4909101.6
312CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,920$54,910$63,5001,9601.17
313Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$47,540$51,080$60,100500.33
314Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
315Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
316Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
317Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
318Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
319Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,700$51,040$61,4401200.35
320Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,740$49,390$61,7401900.61
321Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,350$48,600$59,4604100.25
322Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,350$48,600$59,4604100.25
323Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,680$47,850$60,2904,6501.9
324Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,680$47,850$60,2904,6501.9
325SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,680$47,850$60,2904,6501.9
326Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,680$47,850$60,2904,6501.9
327Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$43,000$47,840$52,5108400.56
328Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
329Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
330Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
331Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
332Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
333Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
334Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,590$47,360$56,4406,1300.76
335Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$42,030$47,200$51,9202100.34
336Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$44,740$47,200$49,8502900.94
337Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,110$46,370$56,1903,8900.51
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,050$46,110$55,8209300.65
339Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
340Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
341Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
342Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
343CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
344Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
345Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
346Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
347Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
348Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
349Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
350Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
351Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
352Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
353Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
354Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
355Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
356Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
357Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,950$44,730$52,0002,5301.02
358Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,290$38,490$44,4301500.23
359Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,300$38,450$46,28021,7000.99
360Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,300$38,450$46,28021,7000.99

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State figures for California

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position carries a median salary of $238,440. The middle band width for this local role is $231,320. Nationally, this position reports a $213,990 median and a middle band width of $226,660. The national median for the communications equipment manufacturing industry is $409,320.

Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that these figures are part of broader chief executive classifications and do not reflect specific executive compensation structures or equity components.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro report a median of $202,810. For manufacturing occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 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 $171,270 with a middle band width of $73,140. In the aerospace product and parts manufacturing sector, the national median stands at $192,800. With 3,270 people in this occupation, the local labor market shows strong technical concentration.

The CFO (Manufacturing) position in San Diego reports a median of $174,210. For manufacturing occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 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, and the middle band width is $94,490. Audio and video equipment manufacturing shows a national median benchmark of $210,870. As this is grouped with general financial managers, the data incorporates diverse business roles beyond manufacturing accounting.

Food Process Operators earn a median of $38,490, a slight drop of $540 from $39,030. The national median is $39,680 with a band width of $7,720. Dairy product manufacturing lists a $50,960 national benchmark. Employment is relatively low at 150 roles, indicating limited local occupation scale.

For manufacturing occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 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 $36,840. Iron and steel mills report a national median of $52,820. These roles remain classified under general janitorial duties and are thus limited by broader occupational reporting standards.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Is the CEO median salary in San Diego reflective of all manufacturing firms?

No, it is based on the broader Chief Executives occupation category. It serves as a representative metric for top-level management roles in the region.

Why is the local median for Manufacturing Engineering Managers higher than the national median?

For manufacturing occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

What limits the comparability of the Sanitation Technician salary?

The salary data is pulled from broad janitorial occupational codes, which include cleaners of all types and do not isolate specialized industrial sanitation labor.

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