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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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 334 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$207,900
  2. Process Engineering Manager$207,900
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$207,900
  4. VP of Engineering$207,900
  5. Director of R&D$207,900
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$207,900
  7. NPI Manager$207,900
  8. Capital Projects Manager$207,900
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$207,900
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$207,900
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$207,900
  12. Director of Automation$207,900
  13. Automation Manager$207,900
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$207,900
  15. R&D Manager$207,900
  16. R&D Engineer$207,900
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$207,900
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$207,900
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$207,900
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$195,650
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$195,650
  22. Senior Director of Operations$195,650
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$167,090
  24. EHS Manager$167,090
  25. EHS Director$167,090

Bars show the top 25 of 334 ranked. The table below lists all 334. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,330$207,900$235,3603401.21
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$130,140$195,650$328,6403601.38
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$130,140$195,650$328,6403601.38
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$130,140$195,650$328,6403601.38
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$127,800$167,090$208,8909001.13
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$126,980$165,160$207,1602100.74
38CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
39Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
40Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
41VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
42Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
43Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
44FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
45Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
46Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,580$164,270$212,5407600.7
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,490$158,290$173,6601,6800.77
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,490$158,290$173,6601,6800.77
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,490$158,290$173,6601,6800.77
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,490$158,290$173,6601,6800.77
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,490$158,290$173,6601,6800.77
52Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,560$143,970$168,740400.59
53Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,560$143,970$168,740400.59
54Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,560$143,970$168,740400.59
55Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
56Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
57Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
58Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
59Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
60Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$112,200$136,650$168,1404602.32
61Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
62Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
63Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
64Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
65Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
66Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
67Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
68Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
69Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$101,440$134,640$169,7802300.88
70Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,290$134,020$160,250400.41
71Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,290$134,020$160,250400.41
72Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,290$134,020$160,250400.41
73Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,290$134,020$160,250400.41
74Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,290$134,020$160,250400.41
75Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
76Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
77Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
78Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
79Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
80Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
81Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
82Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
83Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
84VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
85Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
86Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
87QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
88Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
89Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
90FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
91FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
92Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
93QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
94Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
95Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
96Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
97Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
98Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
99Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
100Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
101Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
102QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
103Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
104CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
105Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
106Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
107Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,240$130,560$162,7402900.92
108QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$111,010$128,620$152,3302701.23
109Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
110Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
111Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
112Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
113Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
114Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
115Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
116Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
117Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
118Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
119Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
120CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,670$121,130$153,9703901.02
121Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
122Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
123Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
124Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
125Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
126Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
127Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
128Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
129Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
130Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
131Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
132Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
133Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
134Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
135Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
136Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
137Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
138Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
139Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
140Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
141Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
142Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
143Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
144Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
145Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
146Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
147EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
148VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
149Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
150Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
151Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
152Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
153Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
154Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
155Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,470$119,790$133,2203800.81
156VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
157Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
158Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
159Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
160Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
161Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
162Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
163Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
164Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
165Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
166Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
167Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
168Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
169Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,730$115,880$153,2601700.6
170Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,010$113,810$152,0202601.29
171Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,010$113,810$152,0202601.29
172Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,010$113,810$152,0202601.29
173VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
174VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
175Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
176General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
177Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
178EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
179Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
180Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,420$111,390$166,6203,4100.75
181VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
182Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
183Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
184National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
185Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
186National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
187Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
188Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
189Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
190Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
191Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
192Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
193Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
194Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,650$107,200$168,7309901.21
195Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,500$106,250$133,4601,0300.75
196Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,500$106,250$133,4601,0300.75
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,020$104,000$124,9501600.91
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,020$104,000$124,9501600.91
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,020$104,000$124,9501600.91
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,000$91,610$119,8501,5100.8
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,000$91,610$119,8501,5100.8
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,000$91,610$119,8501,5100.8
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,000$91,610$119,8501,5100.8
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,040$91,050$108,0505300.67
213Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,290$85,930$116,8701101.03
214Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,700$85,780$113,9504000.74
215Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,700$85,780$113,9504000.74
216Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,700$85,780$113,9504000.74
217PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$73,240$82,240$110,820600.72
218Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$73,240$82,240$110,820600.72
219Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$73,240$82,240$110,820600.72
220Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$73,240$82,240$110,820600.72
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$67,550$82,040$103,4104900.77
222Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$62,520$78,640$95,3102600.5
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$67,470$76,500$97,8201101.42
224Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,170$75,290$93,0906300.65
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,610$69,250$96,1405300.61
233Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
234Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
235Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
236Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
237Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
238Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
239Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
240Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
241Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
242Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
243Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
244Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
245Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
246Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
247Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
248Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
249End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
250Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$67,890$80,9802000.35
251Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
252Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
253Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
254Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
255Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
256Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,560$67,480$82,2404200.83
257Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$55,650$66,110$75,970700.77
258Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,300$62,200$73,3005001.58
259Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,300$62,200$73,3005001.58
260SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,300$62,200$73,3005001.58
261Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,300$62,200$73,3005001.58
262GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,430$61,770$72,750800.44
263Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,430$61,770$72,750800.44
264CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,630$60,100$65,7902000.91
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,260$58,820$77,1005700.71
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,260$58,820$77,1005700.71
267CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
2685-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
269Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
270CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
271Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
272Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
273EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
274CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
275Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
276Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
277Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
278Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
279Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$58,690$71,7101300.36
280QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,130$57,610$67,880801.14
281Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
282Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
283CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
284Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
285Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
286First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
287Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
288Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
289Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
290Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
291Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
292Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,150$56,890$67,7305700.74
293Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
294TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
295Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
296Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
297Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
298Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
299Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
300Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
301Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
302Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
303Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
304Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,160$52,800$66,9901700.32
305Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
306Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
307Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
308Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
309Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
310Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
311Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,740$48,100$58,0706900.65
312Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
313Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
314Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
315Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
316CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
317Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
318Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
319Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
320Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
321Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
322Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
323Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
324Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
325Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
326Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
327Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
328Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
329Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
330Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$45,670$63,3103200.99
331Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,360$45,530$48,730700.4
332Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,050$42,740$46,3405700.57
333Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,500$37,900$48,9202,8901.01
334Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,500$37,900$48,9202,8901.01

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, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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: Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters analyzes the compensation data for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role within the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports an annual median salary of $207,900 for this role in the local area, which is higher than the national median of $171,270.

Between May 2024 and May 2025, the local median wage experienced a change of $11,090. While national industry-specific data for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing reflects a national median of $192,800, please note this does not represent local industry-specific pay. The P25 to P75 middle-band width for this occupation is $72,030, based on local percentiles of $163,330 and $235,360 respectively.

The Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC 11-9041 encompasses various technical leadership positions. Plant duties across different manufacturing sectors lead to variations in wage requirements despite shared classification. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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. Local hiring managers should note that the location quotient for this role in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara is 1.21, reflecting a higher employment concentration than the national average. The provided figures serve as an objective baseline and do not account for candidate-specific credentials, years of relevant experience, or organizational scale within the regional manufacturing sector.

When evaluating candidates, firms may consider how this role compares to the national industry norms. In terms of regional comparison, the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura and San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles metros provide supplementary data points for Industrial Production Managers, though direct manufacturing-specific mapping is unavailable from the source. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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. Manufacturing Headhunters monitors these regional OEWS metrics to provide a structured framework for recruitment and compensation benchmarking.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local middle-band width spans from $163,330 at the P25 percentile to $235,360 at the P75 percentile. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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.

What is the P25 to P75 pay range for Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara?

The local middle-band width spans from $163,330 at the P25 percentile to $235,360 at the P75 percentile. For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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.

Does the BLS provide specific wage data for Aerospace Manufacturing engineers in this metro?

No, the OEWS data provided is limited to national occupation-by-industry cuts. Local industry-specific figures are not published, and estimates should not be used.

How did the local median wage change for this role between May 2024 and May 2025?

For manufacturing occupations in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This movement reflects the reporting change from the prior reference period to the May 2025 release.

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