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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 325 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$213,070
  2. Process Engineering Manager$213,070
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$213,070
  4. VP of Engineering$213,070
  5. Director of R&D$213,070
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$213,070
  7. NPI Manager$213,070
  8. Capital Projects Manager$213,070
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$213,070
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$213,070
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$213,070
  12. Director of Automation$213,070
  13. Automation Manager$213,070
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$213,070
  15. R&D Manager$213,070
  16. R&D Engineer$213,070
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$213,070
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$213,070
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$213,070
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$190,020
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$190,020
  22. Senior Director of Operations$190,020
  23. Plant Manager$166,030
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$166,030
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$166,030

Bars show the top 25 of 325 ranked. The table below lists all 325. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,630$213,070$227,5501801.04
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,320$190,020$285,5901801.11
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,320$190,020$285,5901801.11
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$123,320$190,020$285,5901801.11
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,550$166,030$212,8802401.24
56Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$135,610$163,810$224,300300.81
57Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$135,610$163,810$224,300300.81
58Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$135,610$163,810$224,300300.81
59CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
60Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
61Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
62VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
63Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
64Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
65FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
66Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
67Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,520$140,670$187,3504200.64
68Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
69Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
70Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
71Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
72Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
73Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
74Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
75Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
76Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,180$136,240$165,4901000.67
77PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,620$135,020$166,2805200.4
78MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,620$135,020$166,2805200.4
79SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,620$135,020$166,2805200.4
80Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,620$135,020$166,2805200.4
81Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,620$135,020$166,2805200.4
82Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,590$129,710$177,7301000.56
83Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
84EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
85EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
86Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
87Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
88Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
89S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
90Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
91Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
92Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
93Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
94Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
95EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
96Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,410$128,110$178,2103300.68
97QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$103,130$125,070$135,160700.49
98VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
99Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
100Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
101Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
102Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
103Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
104Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
105Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
106Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
107Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
108Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
109Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
110Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
111Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,620$119,690$161,9701200.67
112Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,470$108,730$139,0706400.77
113Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,470$108,730$139,0706400.77
114Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
115Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
116Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
117Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
118Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
119Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
120Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
121Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
122Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
123Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
124Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
125CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,020$102,270$128,0501400.59
126VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
127Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
128Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
129National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
130Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
131National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
132Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
133Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
134Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
135Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
136Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
137Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
138Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
139Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,090$102,250$157,7406301.26
140VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
141VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
142Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
143General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
144Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
145EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
146Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
147Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$101,840$156,0202,2800.83
148Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,340$101,560$132,030700.62
149Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,340$101,560$132,030700.62
150Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,340$101,560$132,030700.62
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,720$100,380$122,0301100.38
186Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,370$100,290$142,5301801.47
187Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,370$100,290$142,5301801.47
188Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,370$100,290$142,5301801.47
189Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
190Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
191Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
192Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
193Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
194Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,270$97,210$103,8001601.3
195Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,920$91,570$133,3501600.47
196Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,920$91,570$133,3501600.47
197Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,920$91,570$133,3501600.47
198Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
199Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
200Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
201Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
202Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
203Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
204Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
205Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
206Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,220$90,000$128,2804700.96
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,110$88,160$107,7108600.76
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,110$88,160$107,7108600.76
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,110$88,160$107,7108600.76
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,110$88,160$107,7108600.76
211Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$68,140$86,060$118,890400.57
212NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$72,210$81,980$89,880701.39
213Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
214Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
215Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
216Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
217Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
218CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
219Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
220Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,890$77,980$100,1703500.66
221Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,600$76,540$100,6005300.9
222Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,140$75,160$90,4702000.63
223Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,930$74,750$102,9302600.68
224Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
225Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
226Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
227Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
228Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
229Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
230Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
231Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
232Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
233Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
234Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
235Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
236Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
237Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
238Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
239Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
240End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
241Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,900$73,200$86,5301300.39
242Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
243Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
244Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
245Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
246Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
247Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,760$59,620$76,3702000.67
248GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,380$59,050$72,650400.4
249Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,380$59,050$72,650400.4
250Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,500$58,130$73,7803100.63
251Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,500$58,130$73,7803100.63
252Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
253Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
254CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
255Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
256Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
257First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
258Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
259Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
260Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
261Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
262Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
263Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,830$57,840$64,6002600.56
264CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,460$57,300$61,0101100.79
265CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
2665-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
267Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
268CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
269Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
270Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
271EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
272CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
273Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
274Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
275Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
276Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
277Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,350$53,510$67,3801200.54
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,280$67,6501800.55
290Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$46,370$50,700$58,250600.49
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,460$49,450$57,2102701.4
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,460$49,450$57,2102701.4
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,460$49,450$57,2102701.4
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,460$49,450$57,2102701.4
295QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,220$46,950$60,320400.82
296Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
297Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
298Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
299Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
300Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
301Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
302Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,570$46,610$54,1704400.69
303Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,360$45,540$47,320800.7
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,110$45,100$48,0702100.34
305Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,100$42,990$49,5001,3400.77
306Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,100$42,990$49,5001,3400.77
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,100$36,100$47,2501900.95

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median annual salary of $213,070. For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 records a $171,270 median with a middle band width of $73,140. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing shows a national median benchmark of $192,800. Manufacturing Headhunters uses this data to map the local technical labor market, keeping in mind that these metrics represent broader architectural engineering management classifications.

CEO / President (Manufacturing) roles report a median of $190,020. For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 role is $213,990 with a middle band width of $226,660. The communications equipment manufacturing national benchmark is $409,320.

Plant Managers report a median salary of $166,030, up from $152,270. For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, industrial production managers report a median of $126,060 with a band width of $63,720. In the petroleum and coal products sector, the national benchmark is $155,730. As these are broad production manager codes, they do not isolate specific plant-manager title requirements.

Sanitation Technicians show a median annual salary of $42,990. For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 records a $36,840 median and a middle band width of $11,820. Iron and steel mills report a national median of $52,820. Like all janitorial-classified roles, the wage reflects broader custodial demand rather than specialized manufacturing sanitation.

Production Technicians report a median of $36,100. For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 $40,110 with a middle band width of $12,980. Tobacco manufacturing indicates a national benchmark of $77,630. As these are grouped with production workers, all other, the data does not account for specific production-technician certifications or facility-based process skills.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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 is the industry context for the Production Technician role?

The Production Technician data is mapped to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' category. The industry benchmark for tobacco manufacturing is provided as a national point of comparison.

Why is the local Manufacturing Engineering Manager median higher than the national median?

For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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.

Does the Sanitation Technician salary include industrial machine cleaning bonuses?

For manufacturing occupations in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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