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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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 356 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$288,690
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$288,690
  3. Senior Director of Operations$288,690
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$221,580
  5. Process Engineering Manager$221,580
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$221,580
  7. VP of Engineering$221,580
  8. Director of R&D$221,580
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$221,580
  10. NPI Manager$221,580
  11. Capital Projects Manager$221,580
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$221,580
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$221,580
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$221,580
  15. Director of Automation$221,580
  16. Automation Manager$221,580
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$221,580
  18. R&D Manager$221,580
  19. R&D Engineer$221,580
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$221,580
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$221,580
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$221,580
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$216,150
  24. Corporate Controller$216,150
  25. Plant Controller$216,150

Bars show the top 25 of 356 ranked. The table below lists all 356. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,900$288,690$425,6805,1901.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,900$288,690$425,6805,1901.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$172,900$288,690$425,6805,1901.66
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$184,720$221,580$287,6805,0001.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,790$216,150$314,94017,0401.33
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$164,010$210,080$278,88021,5502.27
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$160,250$209,340$282,7004,9601.47
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$163,500$186,640$219,67069,0302.68
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$163,500$186,640$219,67069,0302.68
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$163,500$186,640$219,67069,0302.68
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$163,500$186,640$219,67069,0302.68
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$163,500$186,640$219,67069,0302.68
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$114,990$170,810$258,33017,7701.83
66Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,530$170,440$209,6301,3201.02
67Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,530$170,440$209,6301,3201.02
68Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,530$170,440$209,6301,3201.02
69Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,530$170,440$209,6301,3201.02
70Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,530$170,440$209,6301,3201.02
71Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
72Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
73Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
74Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
75Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
76Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
77Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
78Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
79Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$124,720$166,030$204,4902,4700.81
80Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
81Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
82Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
83Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
84Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
85Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
86Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
87Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
88Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
89VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
90Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
91Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
92QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
93Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
94Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
95FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
96FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
97Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
98QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
99Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
100Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
101Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
102Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
103Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
104Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
105Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
106Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
107QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
108Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
109CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
110Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
111Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
112Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,070$164,420$208,0502,9900.8
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,330$161,370$183,9905,1501.14
125QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$129,090$160,180$173,9607,3102.78
126Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
127Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
128Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
129Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
130Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
131Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$118,900$159,800$209,6304,8502.06
132Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$113,480$151,610$182,4209301.18
133Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$113,480$151,610$182,4209301.18
134Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$113,480$151,610$182,4209301.18
135VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
136VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
137Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
138General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
139Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
140EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
141Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
142Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$98,890$149,990$220,20043,5200.81
143VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
144Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
145Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
146Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
147Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
148Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
149Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
150Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
151Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
152Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
153Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
154Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
155Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
156Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$101,720$145,170$198,4803,7501.11
157Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$102,510$135,040$167,41020,7701.28
158Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$102,510$135,040$167,41020,7701.28
159Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,880$134,230$180,8203,1001.3
160Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,880$134,230$180,8203,1001.3
161Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,880$134,230$180,8203,1001.3
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$107,470$132,230$164,6105,4700.98
197Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,560$129,480$160,5403400.99
198Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,560$129,480$160,5403400.99
199Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,560$129,480$160,5403400.99
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$96,100$127,790$160,8102,1801.73
201Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,300$126,860$161,9602,5501.19
202Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,300$126,860$161,9602,5501.19
203Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,300$126,860$161,9602,5501.19
204Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,000$118,890$150,6707,5001.18
205Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,000$118,890$150,6707,5001.18
206Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,000$118,890$150,6707,5001.18
207MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$71,400$113,490$128,1803200.52
208Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$86,430$111,900$111,9303001.18
209Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$86,430$111,900$111,9303001.18
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$88,820$110,730$143,59025,1701.14
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$88,820$110,730$143,59025,1701.14
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$88,820$110,730$143,59025,1701.14
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$88,820$110,730$143,59025,1701.14
214Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$89,310$109,990$129,3802901.22
215Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
216Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
217Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
218Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
219Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
220Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
221Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
222Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
223Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,870$102,360$133,5406,1300.65
224Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$81,320$99,660$115,5602400.93
225Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$85,450$98,930$128,9903801.89
226Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$85,450$98,930$128,9903801.89
227Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$72,900$98,410$138,3702400.36
228Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$69,060$97,560$103,3701300.15
229Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$69,060$97,560$103,3701300.15
230Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$75,140$97,340$97,360900.18
231PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$81,030$96,900$130,0404900.49
232Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$81,030$96,900$130,0404900.49
233Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$81,030$96,900$130,0404900.49
234Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$81,030$96,900$130,0404900.49
235Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$68,140$95,220$128,4402,6902.53
236CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$73,250$93,640$115,8002600.59
237Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$72,640$93,600$122,9006,3000.84
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$70,090$92,830$130,2609,0600.78
239Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
240Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
241Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
242Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
243Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
244CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
245Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
246Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,650$91,500$113,7305,0500.49
247Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
248Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
249Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
250Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
251Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
252Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
253Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
254Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
255Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
256Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
257Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
258Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
259Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
260Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
261Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
262Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
263End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
264Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,480$90,580$118,4402,5500.38
265NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$66,700$83,940$103,5201,0901.19
266Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$61,930$78,490$101,8703,9800.64
267Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
268Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
269Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
270Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
271Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
272Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,920$76,900$86,0807,2201.21
273Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$59,630$73,950$92,4207,4500.78
274Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$59,630$73,950$92,4207,4500.78
275QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$57,820$71,470$91,7301,0401.18
276GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,680$71,210$78,0407600.36
277Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,680$71,210$78,0407600.36
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,990$67,750$91,0801,6100.37
291Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
292TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
293Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
294Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
295Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
296Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
297Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
298Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
299Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
300Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
301Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
302Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$56,680$64,320$78,9201,9900.31
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,410$62,340$76,8106,8600.75
315CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,000$59,600$72,1901,9300.75
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$48,310$59,240$66,8407,5300.64
317Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,920$56,400$65,5204,5701.21
318Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,920$56,400$65,5204,5701.21
319SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,920$56,400$65,5204,5701.21
320Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,920$56,400$65,5204,5701.21
321Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,240$54,390$65,9102800.59
322Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,820$53,670$61,8702300.25
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$46,290$52,810$57,7604900.21
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,320$52,590$61,9007,7900.62
331Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,280$50,280$58,9301,0500.48
332Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,170$49,040$58,5505800.22
333Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,170$49,040$58,5505800.22
334Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
335Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
336Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
337Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
338CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
339Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
340Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
341Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
342Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
343Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
344Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
345Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
346Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
347Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
348Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
349Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
350Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
351Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
352Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,370$46,710$56,7702,0500.53
353Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$46,270$46,340$55,6406801.42
354Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$39,940$44,180$54,21029,9300.89
355Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$39,940$44,180$54,21029,9300.89
356Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,490$39,770$43,9007600.77

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Composite Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler.

State figures for California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position reports a median salary of $288,690. The middle band width for this local role is $252,780. Nationally, this occupation reports a $213,990 median with a middle band width of $226,660. Communications equipment manufacturing holds a national median benchmark of $409,320.

Manufacturing Headhunters cautions that these figures reflect broader SOC chief executive data and should not be used as direct proxies for executive compensation within unique manufacturing entities.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro area earn a median of $221,580. For manufacturing occupations in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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. The national aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry lists a median of $192,800. The high employment count of 5,000 roles suggests a very sound regional demand for technical engineering oversight.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles report a median salary of $216,150 in this market. For manufacturing occupations in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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 with a middle band width of $94,490. Nationally, audio and video equipment manufacturing indicates a $210,870 median benchmark. This data tracks general financial management positions across all sectors, including services.

For manufacturing occupations in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This compares to a national median of $36,840 with a middle band width of $11,820. The iron and steel mills industry reports a national median of $52,820. As these roles are classified under janitorial services, the local pay reflects the broader urban cost-of-living impacts on custodial labor.

For manufacturing occupations in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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 $39,680. The dairy manufacturing industry shows a national median benchmark of $50,960. These positions are captured under broader food processing occupations, and local wage variations often depend on facility-specific production tasks.

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What factors influence the higher median for Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this area?

This is largely attributed to the high concentration of aerospace and high-tech engineering firms in the Bay Area, which influences local salary competition for this specific occupational code.

How do local CFO salaries compare with national benchmarks?

The local median of $216,150 exceeds the national median of $166,570, which is typical for financial management roles in this high-cost metropolitan hub.

Are these Sanitation Technician wages reflective of specialized clean-room sanitation?

No, the data is based on general janitorial and cleaning codes. It does not distinguish between standard custodial work and specialized sanitary requirements for high-tech clean-room environments.

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