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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, 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 339 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$218,690
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$218,690
  3. Senior Director of Operations$218,690
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$207,140
  5. Process Engineering Manager$207,140
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$207,140
  7. VP of Engineering$207,140
  8. Director of R&D$207,140
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$207,140
  10. NPI Manager$207,140
  11. Capital Projects Manager$207,140
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$207,140
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$207,140
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$207,140
  15. Director of Automation$207,140
  16. Automation Manager$207,140
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$207,140
  18. R&D Manager$207,140
  19. R&D Engineer$207,140
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$207,140
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$207,140
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$207,140
  23. Controls Engineer$164,880
  24. Electrical Engineer (Plant)$164,880
  25. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer$164,880

Bars show the top 25 of 339 ranked. The table below lists all 339. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$143,010$218,690$330,7503501.31
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$143,010$218,690$330,7503501.31
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$143,010$218,690$330,7503501.31
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,730$207,140$222,6501900.65
23Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
24Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
25Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
26Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
27Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
28Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
29Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
30Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
31Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,200$164,880$164,8801000.36
32CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
33Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
34Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
35VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
36Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
37Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
38FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
39Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
40Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,100$164,140$216,0208000.72
41Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$121,660$161,550$203,1102400.83
42Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$115,260$152,000$193,120400.4
43Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$115,260$152,000$193,120400.4
44Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$115,260$152,000$193,120400.4
45Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$115,260$152,000$193,120400.4
46Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$115,260$152,000$193,120400.4
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,060$150,180$199,4105200.63
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$116,890$148,630$172,2905600.25
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$116,890$148,630$172,2905600.25
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$116,890$148,630$172,2905600.25
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$116,890$148,630$172,2905600.25
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$116,890$148,630$172,2905600.25
66QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$139,510$145,340$165,0701500.64
67Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
68Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
69Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
70Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
71Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
72Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
73Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
74Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
75Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
76VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
77Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
78Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
79QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
80Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
81Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
82FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
83FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
84Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
85QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
86Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
87Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
88Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
89Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
90Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
91Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
92Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
93Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
94QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
95Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
96CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
97Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
98Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
99Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,510$132,210$175,9303301.02
100VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
101Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
102Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
103Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
104Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
105Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
106Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
107Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
108Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
109Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
110Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
111Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
112Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
113Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,120$122,360$181,7002700.93
114Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
115Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
116Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
117Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
118Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
119Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
120Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
121Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
122Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
123Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
124Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
125Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
126Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
127Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
128Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
129Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
130Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
131Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
132Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
133Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
134Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
135Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
136Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
137Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
138Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
139Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
140EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
141VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
142Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
143Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
144Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
145Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
146Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
147Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
148Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$121,660$132,6102300.47
149Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
150Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
151Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
152Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
153Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
154Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
155Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
156Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
157Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
158Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
159Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
160CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,370$120,650$144,8801500.38
161VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
162Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
163Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
164National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
165Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
166National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
167Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
168Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
169Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
170Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
171Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
172Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
173Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
174Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,730$117,940$168,3101,3601.62
175Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,040$111,620$145,5302701.33
176Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,040$111,620$145,5302701.33
177Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,040$111,620$145,5302701.33
178VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
179VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
180Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
181General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
182Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
183EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
184Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
185Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,050$109,970$165,6104,0900.88
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,600$107,340$137,6301,0000.71
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,600$107,340$137,6301,0000.71
188Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
189Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
190Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
191Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
192Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
193Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,750$104,750$149,1901600.8
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,170$102,270$133,1501500.79
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,170$102,270$133,1501500.79
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,170$102,270$133,1501500.79
197PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,680$100,260$108,420400.46
198Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,680$100,260$108,420400.46
199Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,680$100,260$108,420400.46
200Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,680$100,260$108,420400.46
201Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,990$97,800$143,460500.68
202Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,990$97,800$143,460500.68
203Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,990$97,800$143,460500.68
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,390$94,690$124,5501,7400.91
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,390$94,690$124,5501,7400.91
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,390$94,690$124,5501,7400.91
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,390$94,690$124,5501,7400.91
208Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,360$94,420$116,0704100.74
209Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,360$94,420$116,0704100.74
210Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,360$94,420$116,0704100.74
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,470$92,620$120,4807200.88
220Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$79,910$92,240$115,690800.76
221Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,460$85,610$112,430905.09
222Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,460$85,610$112,430905.09
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$67,090$84,240$94,530300.44
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$67,070$79,700$100,7304600.71
225Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$62,250$79,510$99,3205601.04
226Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,550$77,380$101,3901,0801.09
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
228Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
229Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
230Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
231Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
232Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
233Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
234Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
235Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
236Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
237Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
238Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
239Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
240Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
241Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
242Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
243End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
244Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,090$77,020$92,1702600.44
245Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
246Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
247Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
248Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
249Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
250CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
251Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
252Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,870$75,790$96,9606600.74
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,190$65,440$80,5406800.82
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,190$65,440$80,5406800.82
255MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$65,200$65,200$67,310300.66
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,410$63,070$79,0904600.89
262CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,010$59,930$70,2401100.47
263QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,280$57,380$64,990901.23
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,360$56,720$70,2802600.48
276CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
2775-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
278Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
279CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
280Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
281Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
282EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
283CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
284Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
285Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
286Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
287Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
288Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,030$56,200$75,7602300.61
289GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,050$54,560$64,940700.36
290Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,050$54,560$64,940700.36
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,540$51,520$62,8904800.61
303Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,720$50,610$59,530400.19
304Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,720$50,610$59,530400.19
305Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$44,260$49,540$67,0204801.48
306Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$44,260$49,540$67,0204801.48
307SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$44,260$49,540$67,0204801.48
308Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$44,260$49,540$67,0204801.48
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,880$49,210$59,0008300.77
316Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$43,480$48,570$58,8101300.69
317Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,720$46,970$56,6106700.66
318Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$43,370$43,370$50,0702501.25
319Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
320Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
321Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
322Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
323CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
324Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
325Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
326Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
327Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
328Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
329Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
330Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
331Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
332Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
333Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
334Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
335Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
336Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
337Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$41,210$47,1103601.08
338Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,030$39,210$48,2403,6201.24
339Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,030$39,210$48,2403,6201.24

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for California

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates the compensation profile for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma area. The BLS reports a local median annual salary of $218,690, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. The local median experienced a change of $5,930 since the May 2024 period.

Nationally, the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector reports a median of $409,320, which is provided for industry context rather than local specific pricing. The local middle-band width for this Chief Executives role is $187,740, calculated from P25 and P75 figures of $143,010 and $330,750.

The Chief Executives occupation (SOC 11-1011) covers leadership duties that vary significantly by plant size and organizational complexity. Even within the same SOC code, responsibilities differ based on whether the leader is driving process automation or managing heavy-tonnage throughput. These BLS figures exclude executive bonuses, stock incentives, and other non-cash compensation often found in corporate contracts. With a location quotient of 1.31, Santa Rosa-Petaluma maintains a stronger concentration of employment for this role than the national average. Firms must differentiate between the broader regional base pay and specialized industry premiums when crafting offers for these senior-level positions.

Regional comparison metros including Napa and Vallejo highlight broader trends for Industrial Production Managers, though these are distinct from the executive-level roles analyzed here. Nationally, the median for Chief Executives grew from $206,420 to $213,990, reflecting a national median change of $7,570. Because the BLS data is aggregated across all sectors, recruiters should interpret these figures as general market markers. Direct manufacturing benchmarks in this area must account for the specific technical requirements of the candidate, as the OEWS data is limited to broad occupational classifications. Manufacturing Headhunters tracks these shifts to assist firms in setting competitive compensation strategies that recognize the talent density of the local region.

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What is the P25 to P75 range for a CEO / President in Santa Rosa-Petaluma?

The middle-band width is $187,740, which consists of a P25 salary of $143,010 and a P75 salary of $330,750. These figures represent base salary market data for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area.

What is the primary industry context provided for this role?

The national median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is listed at $409,320. This data represents national industry benchmarks and should not be confused with local occupational wages.

How does the local employment concentration for this role compare to the national average?

The location quotient is 1.31, indicating that Santa Rosa-Petaluma has a higher concentration of employment for this occupation compared to the national average. This does not measure pay levels or candidate availability.

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