Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Santa Fe, NM
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 163 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager$195,350
- Process Engineering Manager$195,350
- Controls / Automation Manager$195,350
- VP of Engineering$195,350
- Director of R&D$195,350
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering$195,350
- NPI Manager$195,350
- Capital Projects Manager$195,350
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer$195,350
- Senior Industrial Engineer$195,350
- Senior Packaging Engineer$195,350
- Director of Automation$195,350
- Automation Manager$195,350
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$195,350
- R&D Manager$195,350
- R&D Engineer$195,350
- Engineering Manager (Product)$195,350
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$195,350
- Lead Product Development Engineer$195,350
- VP of Sales (Industrial)$146,510
- Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$146,510
- Director of Sales$146,510
- National Sales Manager$146,510
- Key Account Manager$146,510
- National Account Manager$146,510
Bars show the top 25 of 163 ranked. The table below lists all 163. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 2 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 3 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 4 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 5 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 6 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 7 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 8 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 9 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 10 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 11 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 12 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 13 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 14 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 15 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 16 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 17 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 18 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 19 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,010 | $195,350 | $199,990 | 30 | 0.35 |
| 20 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 21 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 22 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 23 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 24 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 25 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 26 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 27 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 28 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 29 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 30 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 31 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 32 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 33 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $105,690 | $146,510 | $149,990 | 190 | 0.75 |
| 34 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 35 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 36 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 37 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 38 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 39 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 40 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 41 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 42 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $104,540 | $126,380 | $174,630 | 300 | 0.88 |
| 43 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 44 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 45 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 46 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 47 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 48 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 49 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 50 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 51 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 52 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 53 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 54 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 55 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 56 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,260 | $119,310 | $151,050 | 380 | 1.53 |
| 57 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $87,920 | $112,380 | $148,480 | 180 | 0.26 |
| 58 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $87,920 | $112,380 | $148,480 | 180 | 0.26 |
| 59 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $87,920 | $112,380 | $148,480 | 180 | 0.26 |
| 60 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $87,920 | $112,380 | $148,480 | 180 | 0.26 |
| 61 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $87,920 | $112,380 | $148,480 | 180 | 0.26 |
| 62 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $95,350 | $110,660 | $127,190 | 110 | 1.29 |
| 63 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 64 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 65 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 66 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 67 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 68 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 69 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 70 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,530 | $106,770 | $146,850 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 71 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $85,590 | $105,330 | $114,940 | 30 | 0.49 |
| 72 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $85,590 | $105,330 | $114,940 | 30 | 0.49 |
| 73 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $85,590 | $105,330 | $114,940 | 30 | 0.49 |
| 74 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $74,640 | $89,380 | $110,660 | 240 | 0.56 |
| 75 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $74,640 | $89,380 | $110,660 | 240 | 0.56 |
| 76 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $62,380 | $73,800 | $84,460 | 180 | 0.93 |
| 77 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 78 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 79 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 80 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 81 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 82 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 83 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 84 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 85 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,290 | $72,910 | $94,850 | 210 | 0.85 |
| 86 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $62,400 | $72,780 | $86,300 | 620 | 1.08 |
| 87 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $62,400 | $72,780 | $86,300 | 620 | 1.08 |
| 88 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $62,400 | $72,780 | $86,300 | 620 | 1.08 |
| 89 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $62,400 | $72,780 | $86,300 | 620 | 1.08 |
| 90 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 91 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 92 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 93 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 94 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 95 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 96 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 97 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $54,860 | $72,310 | $97,320 | 140 | 0.51 |
| 98 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $53,100 | $62,380 | $76,420 | 180 | 1.11 |
| 99 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $53,100 | $62,380 | $76,420 | 180 | 1.11 |
| 100 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $53,100 | $62,380 | $76,420 | 180 | 1.11 |
| 101 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $46,720 | $57,250 | $66,780 | 150 | 0.5 |
| 102 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $47,000 | $54,650 | $59,750 | 210 | 0.83 |
| 103 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $47,000 | $54,650 | $59,750 | 210 | 0.83 |
| 104 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 105 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 106 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 107 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 108 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 109 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 110 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 111 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 112 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 113 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 114 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 115 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $49,280 | $52,820 | $61,180 | 30 | 0.19 |
| 116 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $48,710 | $49,360 | $61,500 | 150 | 0.92 |
| 117 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 118 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 119 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 120 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 121 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 122 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 123 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 124 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 125 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 126 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 127 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 128 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $40,200 | $46,030 | $49,860 | 40 | 0.17 |
| 129 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 130 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 131 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 132 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 133 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 134 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $37,920 | $45,140 | $48,690 | 40 | 0.28 |
| 135 | Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 136 | Setup Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 137 | Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 138 | Battery Cell Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 139 | CIP Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 140 | Skilled Machine Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 141 | Utility / Relief Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 142 | Production Trainer (OJT Trainer) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 143 | Senior Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 144 | Lead Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 145 | Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 146 | Batch Maker / Compounder | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 147 | Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 148 | Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 149 | Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 150 | Retort / Thermal Process Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 151 | Brewer / Cellar Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 152 | Senior Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 153 | Lead Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $37,010 | $44,880 | $44,880 | 30 | 0.33 |
| 154 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $40,220 | $43,640 | $65,170 | 40 | 0.12 |
| 155 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 156 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 157 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 158 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 159 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 160 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 161 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $37,070 | $42,230 | $49,800 | 210 | 0.65 |
| 162 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $34,090 | $36,760 | $44,050 | 790 | 0.9 |
| 163 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $34,090 | $36,760 | $44,050 | 790 | 0.9 |
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CEO / President (Manufacturing), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Plant Manager, Plant Director / Site Director, Assistant Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift), Plant Startup / Launch Manager, Sanitation Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Welding Engineer, Plant Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Yield Engineer (Semiconductor), Battery Cell Process Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer, Director of Quality, Quality Manager, QC Manager, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Manager, Customer Quality Engineer, Design Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, Validation Engineer, FSQA Manager, FSQA Director, Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner, Reliability Engineer, Reliability Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Director of Operational Excellence, VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Supplier Development Engineer, Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Field Service Engineer, CNC Machinist, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, 5-Axis CNC Machinist, Swiss CNC Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Packaging Technician, Line Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, QA Manager, Lean Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Director of Operations, Production Superintendent, Area Manager, Value Stream Manager, Department Manager, Sanitation Supervisor, Bilingual Production Supervisor, Second Shift Production Supervisor, Third Shift Production Supervisor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Mold / Die Design Engineer, Plant Engineering Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Test Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, QC Lab Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, QC Microbiology Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, Safety Specialist / Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, EHS Engineer, Environmental Permitting Specialist, VP of Operational Excellence, Director of Continuous Improvement, Lean Specialist / Coordinator, Master Black Belt, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Category Manager (Direct Materials), Supplier Development Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Senior Production Planner, Senior Buyer, Director of Logistics, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Material Flow / Logistics Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, CNC Machine Operator, Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist, Manual Machinist, EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker), CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder, Lead Machinist, Machinist A, Machinist B, Machinist C, Senior CNC Machinist, Maintenance Mechanic, Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician, Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities), Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician, Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician, Maintenance Technician A, Maintenance Technician B, Maintenance Technician C, Traveling Millwright, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Filler Operator, Packaging Operator, End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell), Lead Packaging Technician.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Santa Fe, NM. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
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In the Santa Fe area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median annual salary of $195,350. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Fe, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the occupation reports a $171,270 median with a middle band width of $73,140.
The national benchmark for aerospace product and parts manufacturing is $192,800. Manufacturing Headhunters uses this broad architectural and engineering management classification as a proxy, noting that localized data often reflects specific industry demands within the metro area.
The VP of Sales (Industrial) reports a median salary of $146,510. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Fe, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median for this sales management role is $148,270 with a middle band width of $106,980. Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing reports a national median of $215,500. Because this maps to the general sales manager SOC, it includes diverse industry sales leadership.
CFO (Manufacturing) roles show a median annual salary of $126,380. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Fe, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median is $166,570 with a middle band width of $94,490. Audio and video equipment manufacturing indicates a national benchmark of $210,870. This data aggregates financial management positions which can include varied corporate financial responsibilities.
For manufacturing occupations in Santa Fe, NM, 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 $45,260 with a middle band width of $13,370. National pulp and paper manufacturing lists a median of $62,160. These findings track the broader shipping, receiving, and inventory clerk classification.
Sanitation Technicians report a median of $36,760. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Fe, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $36,840 with a middle band width of $11,820. Iron and steel mills report a national median of $52,820. As these are janitorial classifications, they do not reflect specific industrial facility cleaning standards.
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What is the primary industry benchmark for the VP of Sales (Industrial)?
The national benchmark is based on the computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing industry, which lists a median of $215,500. This provides a national reference point.
How do local Manufacturing Engineering Manager salaries compare to the national average?
The local median of $195,350 is higher than the national median of $171,270, indicating strong regional compensation for engineering management roles.
Are the Sanitation Technician wages reflective of high-tech clean room environments?
No, these data points reflect general janitorial occupation codes. They do not distinguish between standard facility cleaning and the specialized sanitation needed for high-tech manufacturing.
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