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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 352 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$234,590
  2. Process Engineering Manager$234,590
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$234,590
  4. VP of Engineering$234,590
  5. Director of R&D$234,590
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$234,590
  7. NPI Manager$234,590
  8. Capital Projects Manager$234,590
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$234,590
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$234,590
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$234,590
  12. Director of Automation$234,590
  13. Automation Manager$234,590
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$234,590
  15. R&D Manager$234,590
  16. R&D Engineer$234,590
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$234,590
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$234,590
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$234,590
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$225,280
  21. Corporate Controller$225,280
  22. Plant Controller$225,280
  23. VP of Finance$225,280
  24. Division Controller$225,280
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$225,280

Bars show the top 25 of 352 ranked. The table below lists all 352. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$214,320$234,590$292,2505,1303.19
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$176,900$225,280$327,8407,9701.3
29Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$168,530$220,460$307,4602,8001.74
30Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
31EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
32EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
33Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
34Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
35Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
36S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
37Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
38Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
39Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
40Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
41Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
42EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
43Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$172,290$217,280$300,01013,7403.03
44PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$173,650$213,110$226,08087,3507.09
45MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$173,650$213,110$226,08087,3507.09
46SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$173,650$213,110$226,08087,3507.09
47Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$173,650$213,110$226,08087,3507.09
48Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$173,650$213,110$226,08087,3507.09
49VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
50Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
51Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
52National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
53Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
54National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
55Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
56Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
57Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
58Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
59Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
60Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
61Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
62Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$128,620$201,780$306,9008,9401.92
63Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$165,210$198,980$257,0307001.13
64Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$165,210$198,980$257,0307001.13
65Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$165,210$198,980$257,0307001.13
66Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$165,210$198,980$257,0307001.13
67Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$165,210$198,980$257,0307001.13
68Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
69Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
70Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
71Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
72Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
73Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
74Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
75Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
76Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$157,150$187,060$218,1704,1602.87
77Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$141,930$177,490$209,7301,6004.24
78Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$141,930$177,490$209,7301,6004.24
79Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$141,930$177,490$209,7301,6004.24
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$133,150$177,400$221,8701,7601.09
94Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
95Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
96Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
97Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
98Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
99Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
100Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
101Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
102Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
103VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
104Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
105Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
106QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
107Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
108Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
109FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
110FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
111Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
112QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
113Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
114Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
115Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
116Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
117Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
118Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
119Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
120Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
121QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
122Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
123CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
124Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
125Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
126Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$128,270$171,140$221,8302,2101.23
127Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
128Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
129Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
130Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
131Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
132Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$126,480$169,650$211,4904,9704.42
133Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
134Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
135Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
136Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
137Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
138Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
139Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
140Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
141Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
142Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
143Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
144CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$134,460$168,030$201,6305,5402.56
145VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
146VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
147Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
148General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
149Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
150EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
151Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
152Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$102,330$163,860$245,63017,2300.67
153QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$122,130$159,300$178,8402,1501.71
154Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$130,770$156,730$180,1305503.32
155Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$130,770$156,730$180,1305503.32
156Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$130,770$156,730$180,1305503.32
157Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,000$145,000$185,9601,4601.28
158Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,000$145,000$185,9601,4601.28
159Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,000$145,000$185,9601,4601.28
160Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
161Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
162Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
163Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
164Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
165Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
166Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
167Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
168Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
169Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
170Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
171Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
172Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
173Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
174Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
175Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
176Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
177Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
178Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
179Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
180Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
181Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
182Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
183Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
184Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
185Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
186EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
187VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
188Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
189Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
190Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
191Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
192Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
193Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
194Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$114,280$136,950$171,8804,8001.8
195Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$102,160$135,120$172,82010,3001.32
196Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$102,160$135,120$172,82010,3001.32
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$106,220$128,980$161,7508300.81
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$106,220$128,980$161,7508300.81
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$106,220$128,980$161,7508300.81
200Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$90,790$123,730$156,1002,6900.88
201Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$90,790$123,730$156,1002,6900.88
202Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$90,790$123,730$156,1002,6900.88
203PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$109,760$122,860$150,8306001.26
204Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$109,760$122,860$150,8306001.26
205Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$109,760$122,860$150,8306001.26
206Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$109,760$122,860$150,8306001.26
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$96,430$121,700$156,70013,1801.25
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$96,430$121,700$156,70013,1801.25
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$96,430$121,700$156,70013,1801.25
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$96,430$121,700$156,70013,1801.25
211Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$91,010$114,890$150,6305800.96
212Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$88,130$110,810$135,060500.55
213Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$88,130$110,810$135,060500.55
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,800$104,070$134,0402,3600.52
223CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$80,120$102,980$112,7404202.01
224Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$80,840$101,840$109,5101501.23
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$81,250$101,500$132,0803,3800.94
226Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$63,420$91,030$128,5305,4800.99
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$73,230$89,970$113,9402,4400.5
235NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$68,940$84,670$103,3905901.34
236Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
237Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
238Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
239Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
240Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
241Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
242Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
243Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
244Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
245Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
246Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
247Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
248Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
249Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
250Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
251Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
252End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
253Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$70,010$84,620$102,9309200.29
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$63,820$82,050$106,6301,7400.58
255Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$76,710$77,030$87,1205404.74
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$61,560$76,500$93,2503,3601.18
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$58,010$74,240$92,0902,3100.51
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$58,010$74,240$92,0902,3100.51
264Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$58,270$72,940$94,4307901.55
265QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$57,370$67,140$78,5204701.11
266Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
267TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
268Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
269Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
270Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
271Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
272Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
273Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
274Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
275Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
276Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
277Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,420$64,140$76,7301,0500.35
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,480$63,540$81,4701,3700.66
291GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,600$63,510$81,4702600.26
292Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,600$63,510$81,4702600.26
293Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
294Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
295CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
296Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
297Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
298First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
299Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
300Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
301Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
302Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
303Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
304Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,370$60,610$77,2305,0801.17
305CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,610$59,620$72,8602,0501.66
306Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$43,520$59,400$60,570500.45
307Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$52,170$58,580$74,1604100.33
308Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$52,170$58,580$74,1604100.33
309Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$47,410$56,130$60,0802100.19
310Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,280$55,230$65,5207,3204.06
311Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,280$55,230$65,5207,3204.06
312SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,280$55,230$65,5207,3204.06
313Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,280$55,230$65,5207,3204.06
314Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
315Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
316Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
317Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
318Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
319Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
320Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$46,400$54,640$61,4604,2100.71
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,960$54,440$61,6802,1300.38
322Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$48,980$52,800$59,4704001.73
323Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$47,640$50,820$57,2902,1309.28
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,790$49,450$58,3401,4700.8
343Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,440$44,130$57,0906700.64
344Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$40,090$43,870$49,14015,7800.98
345Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$40,090$43,870$49,14015,7800.98
346Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$43,200$43,200$44,7804200.89
347Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15
348Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15
349Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15
350Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15
351Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15
352Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,650$40,650$45,650400.15

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

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In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position reports a median annual salary of $234,590. For manufacturing occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Nationally, this occupation reports a $171,270 median with a middle band width of $73,140. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing reports a national benchmark of $192,800. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that with 5,130 roles, the local employment density is exceptionally high, which influences regional pay levels within these broader architectural engineering management classifications.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role reflects a median salary of $225,280. For manufacturing occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, this occupation indicates a $166,570 median and a middle band width of $94,490. Within the audio and video equipment manufacturing sector, the national benchmark is $210,870. These figures represent an aggregation of financial managers across varied local corporate headquarters, not just localized plant finance.

Nationally, this occupation records a $149,280 median and a middle band width of $88,180. The national benchmark for the computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing sector is $229,560. Local employment in HR is significant at 2,800 roles, supported by a high location quotient of 1.74.

For manufacturing occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 for this occupation is $39,680 with a middle band width of $7,720. Dairy product manufacturing lists a $50,960 national median benchmark. The data is limited to broader food processing worker classifications, making local title-specific distinction difficult.

Skilled Mechanical Assemblers in this area earn a median of $40,650, a decline from the prior $48,150. For manufacturing occupations in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 for engine and machine assemblers is $53,710 with a band width of $29,690. Motor vehicle manufacturing shows a national median of $80,170. This role is part of a broader assembly code and may exclude more precise mechanical certifications.

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What contributes to the high density of Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro?

The concentration of high-tech manufacturing, specifically in aerospace and computer electronics sectors, creates a strong regional demand that influences both employment counts and wage levels.

Are the Skilled Mechanical Assembler wages indicative of all automotive assembly work?

No, the data tracks broader engine and machine assembly codes. Individual wage packages in motor vehicle manufacturing likely vary based on specific seniority, shift, or process requirements.

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