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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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 364 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$370,000
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$370,000
  3. Senior Director of Operations$370,000
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$204,340
  5. Process Engineering Manager$204,340
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$204,340
  7. VP of Engineering$204,340
  8. Director of R&D$204,340
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$204,340
  10. NPI Manager$204,340
  11. Capital Projects Manager$204,340
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$204,340
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$204,340
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$204,340
  15. Director of Automation$204,340
  16. Automation Manager$204,340
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$204,340
  18. R&D Manager$204,340
  19. R&D Engineer$204,340
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$204,340
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$204,340
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$204,340
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$185,550
  24. Corporate Controller$185,550
  25. Plant Controller$185,550

Bars show the top 25 of 364 ranked. The table below lists all 364. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$260,990$370,000$481,1802,0600.75
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$260,990$370,000$481,1802,0600.75
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$260,990$370,000$481,1802,0600.75
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,360$204,340$219,3004,3901.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$149,530$185,550$228,3608,5000.75
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$143,240$184,320$254,2906,6200.77
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$136,590$171,360$219,0003,2001.08
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$133,490$168,980$213,7007,1100.85
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$132,800$167,280$211,86092,7704.1
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$132,800$167,280$211,86092,7704.1
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$132,800$167,280$211,86092,7704.1
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$132,800$167,280$211,86092,7704.1
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$132,800$167,280$211,86092,7704.1
66Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,940$165,430$198,0201,2601.12
67Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,940$165,430$198,0201,2601.12
68Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,940$165,430$198,0201,2601.12
69Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,940$165,430$198,0201,2601.12
70Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,940$165,430$198,0201,2601.12
71Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$128,710$156,130$178,7108202.68
72Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$128,710$156,130$178,7108202.68
73Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$128,710$156,130$178,7108202.68
74Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$119,660$153,560$175,9905200.75
75Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$119,660$153,560$175,9905200.75
76Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$119,660$153,560$175,9905200.75
77Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
78Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
79Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
80Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
81Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
82Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
83Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
84Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
85Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
86VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
87Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
88Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
89QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
90Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
91Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
92FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
93FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
94Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
95QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
96Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
97Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
98Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
99Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
100Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
101Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
102Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
103Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
104QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
105Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
106CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
107Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
108Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
109Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$136,970$151,580$172,1403,4001.03
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$121,700$149,490$166,0401,8300.87
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$121,700$149,490$166,0401,8300.87
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$121,700$149,490$166,0401,8300.87
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$115,940$146,080$173,3701,6900.57
127VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
128VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
129Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
130General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
131Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
132EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
133Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
134Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$103,780$146,030$206,71029,3700.62
135Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
136Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
137Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
138Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
139Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
140Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
141Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
142Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
143Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$109,330$140,210$169,4404,9301.85
144Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
145Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
146Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
147Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
148Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
149Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$108,190$137,430$168,5702,2601.09
150Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
151Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
152Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
153Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
154Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
155Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
156Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
157Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
158Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
159Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
160Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
161Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
162Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
163Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
164Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
165Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
166Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
167Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
168Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
169Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
170Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
171Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
172Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
173Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
174Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
175Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
176EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
177VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
178Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
179Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
180Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
181Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
182Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
183Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
184Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$105,810$131,210$164,8704,5900.94
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$97,410$130,380$168,46026,9101.88
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$97,410$130,380$168,46026,9101.88
187Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
188Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
189Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
190Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
191Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
192Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
193Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
194Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
195Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
196Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
197Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
198CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,940$126,590$155,2904,5001.13
199Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,430$125,200$151,5402300.82
200Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,430$125,200$151,5402300.82
201MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,430$125,200$151,5402300.82
202Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,430$125,200$151,5402300.82
203Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,430$125,200$151,5402300.82
204Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$108,010$116,850$116,8501,0901.42
205Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$108,010$116,850$116,8501,0901.42
206Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$80,000$114,330$124,5205700.99
207Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$104,840$110,470$110,4704,0108.77
208CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$104,000$109,600$116,6701,9600.86
209PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$92,330$109,570$122,4409101.05
210Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$92,330$109,570$122,4409101.05
211Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$92,330$109,570$122,4409101.05
212Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$92,330$109,570$122,4409101.05
213Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,160$109,500$130,6001,8200.96
214Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,160$109,500$130,6001,8200.96
215Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,160$109,500$130,6001,8200.96
216Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$77,940$107,220$119,9102401.1
217QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$80,950$105,430$135,9005,4802.37
218Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
219Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
220Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
221Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
222Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
223Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$76,500$102,530$107,7702100.45
224Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$75,610$101,780$125,9509,7500.96
225Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$73,310$100,090$112,2003601.75
226Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$79,450$100,000$121,8001200.67
227Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$79,450$100,000$121,8001200.67
228Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$80,880$99,370$126,80022,1001.14
229Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$80,880$99,370$126,80022,1001.14
230Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$80,880$99,370$126,80022,1001.14
231Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$80,880$99,370$126,80022,1001.14
232Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$75,000$95,970$118,8209,9601.51
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$78,110$95,850$122,8406,4401.15
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$78,110$95,850$122,8406,4401.15
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$78,110$95,850$122,8406,4401.15
236Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
237Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
238Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
239Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
240Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
241Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
242Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
243Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
244Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$93,230$119,0007,8200.94
245NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$67,530$92,750$112,8805700.71
246Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$79,020$87,990$117,4701,0900.98
247CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$77,890$86,860$99,1504001.04
248MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$67,560$82,470$106,0002800.51
249Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
250Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
251Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
252Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
253Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
254Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$64,150$81,850$81,85013,1602.51
255Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
256Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
257Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
258Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
259Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
260CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
261Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
262Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$67,340$80,460$100,4006,7600.75
263Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$62,360$80,100$101,1903,9400.72
264Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
265Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
266Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
267Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
268Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
269Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
270Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
271Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
272Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
273Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
274Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
275Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
276Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
277Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
278Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
279Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
280End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
281Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$64,770$79,920$102,9304,6000.78
282Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
283Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
284CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
285Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
286Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
287First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
288Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
289Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
290Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
291Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
292Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
293Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$55,990$76,800$115,1508,1901.02
294Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$61,210$76,390$90,1108,2500.99
295Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$61,210$76,390$90,1108,2500.99
296CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
2975-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
298Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
299CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
300Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
301Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
302EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
303CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
304Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
305Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
306Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
307Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
308Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$61,460$74,560$88,2804,2501.1
309GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$57,900$67,230$72,8507200.39
310Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$57,900$67,230$72,8507200.39
311Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
312TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
313Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
314Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
315Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
316Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
317Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
318Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
319Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
320Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
321Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
322Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$58,200$66,240$75,2103,2300.58
323Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,440$63,770$73,4302,0202.16
324QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,640$60,380$74,4802400.32
325Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$52,320$59,110$82,3707703.54
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,260$58,370$79,3004,0801.23
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,260$58,370$79,3004,0801.23
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,260$58,370$79,3004,0801.23
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,260$58,370$79,3004,0801.23
330Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
331Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
332Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
333Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
334Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
335Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
336Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$47,440$56,370$68,92012,5201.14
337Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$48,710$55,600$56,94010,1100.97
338Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,670$54,920$63,3301,0000.43
339Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,670$54,920$63,3301,0000.43
340Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$48,130$52,040$60,5301,4100.73
341Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,620$48,520$59,6904900.6
342Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$46,380$48,470$56,4307300.36
343Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
344Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
345Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
346Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
347CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
348Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
349Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
350Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
351Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
352Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
353Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
354Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
355Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
356Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
357Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
358Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
359Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
360Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
361Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$47,000$48,260$53,9301,1400.34
362Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$45,220$47,800$48,8801100.12
363Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$41,450$46,490$57,05026,8200.9
364Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$41,450$46,490$57,05026,8200.9

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State figures for Washington

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. 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 for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. The BLS data reports a median annual salary of $370,000, which is significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this position is $220,190, calculated from P25 and P75 values of $260,990 and $481,180.

These figures are based on the broader Chief Executives occupational classification. While industry-specific data for national Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320, this is for comparative industry context and does not apply to the local workforce.

The SOC 11-1011 (Chief Executives) classification captures the high-level responsibilities typical of the manufacturing market in a major aerospace and technology hub. These wages reflect base annual compensation, which is standard for the reporting of BLS data. For manufacturing occupations in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, 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. The location quotient for this role is 0.75, showing a lower concentration of these specific executive titles relative to the national average.

Regional labor markets like Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard and Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater provide a broader look at production leadership wages, though these are distinct from the executive-level roles analyzed here. For manufacturing occupations in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, 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. By grounding recruitment discussions in the objective OEWS data provided, firms can establish clear expectations for salary, while accounting for the unique demands of their leadership roles in the local economy.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle-band width is $220,190, based on a P25 of $260,990 and a P75 of $481,180. For manufacturing occupations in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, 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 range for a CEO / President in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue?

The middle-band width is $220,190, based on a P25 of $260,990 and a P75 of $481,180. For manufacturing occupations in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, 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 does the location quotient of 0.75 mean for this role?

A location quotient of 0.75 indicates that the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area has a lower concentration of Chief Executive positions compared to the national average. This metric does not indicate pay levels or the number of available candidates.

Are the figures for the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector applicable to the local area?

No, the $409,320 figure represents a national industry median. It is provided for industry-wide context and should not be used as a proxy for local occupation-by-industry pay.

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