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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

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 288 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$220,590
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$220,590
  3. Senior Director of Operations$220,590
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,990
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,990
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,990
  7. VP of Engineering$164,990
  8. Director of R&D$164,990
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,990
  10. NPI Manager$164,990
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,990
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,990
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,990
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,990
  15. Director of Automation$164,990
  16. Automation Manager$164,990
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,990
  18. R&D Manager$164,990
  19. R&D Engineer$164,990
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,990
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,990
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,990
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,510
  24. Corporate Controller$134,510
  25. Plant Controller$134,510

Bars show the top 25 of 288 ranked. The table below lists all 288. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,740$220,590$339,6701301.31
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,740$220,590$339,6701301.31
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$148,740$220,590$339,6701301.31
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,750$164,990$195,340500.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,600$134,510$174,6102300.56
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,950$132,150$166,9201200.38
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,020$125,430$161,080600.56
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,850$122,430$156,7802101.79
80Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
81Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
82Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
83Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
84Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
85Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
86Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
87Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
88Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
89Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
90Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
91Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
92Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
93Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
94Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
95Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
96Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
97Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
98Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
99Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
100Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
101Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
102Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
103Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
104Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
105Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
106EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
107VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
108Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
109Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
110Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
111Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
112Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
113Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
114Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,580$105,660$127,2601300.74
115Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
116EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
117EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
118Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
119Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
120Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
121S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
122Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
123Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
124Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
125Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
126Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
127EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
128Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,390$105,370$138,9901000.33
129VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
130Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
131Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
132Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
133Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
134Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
135Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
136Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
137Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
138Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
139Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
140Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
141Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
142Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,080$102,490$120,270700.65
143Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,240$101,420$138,960901.19
144Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,240$101,420$138,960901.19
145Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,240$101,420$138,960901.19
146PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$101,150$123,7002300.28
147MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$101,150$123,7002300.28
148SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$101,150$123,7002300.28
149Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$101,150$123,7002300.28
150Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$101,150$123,7002300.28
151Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
152Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
153Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
154Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
155Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
156Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
157Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
158Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
159Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
160Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
161Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
162CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,100$95,250$106,880700.48
163Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,110$93,200$106,690701.03
164Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,110$93,200$106,690701.03
165Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,110$93,200$106,690701.03
166VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
167VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
168Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
169General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
170Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
171EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
172Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
173Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,840$90,230$135,8701,2500.74
174Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,100$85,130$105,1302000.39
175Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,100$85,130$105,1302000.39
176Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
177Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
178Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
179Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
180Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
181Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
182Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
183Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
184Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,700$83,700$104,4203401.15
185Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
186Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
187Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
188Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
189Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
190CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
191Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
192Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$70,740$82,170$91,8606702.05
193Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,530$78,650$97,2505200.74
194Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,530$78,650$97,2505200.74
195Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,530$78,650$97,2505200.74
196Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,530$78,650$97,2505200.74
197Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,390$78,260$100,990406.35
198Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,390$78,260$100,990406.35
199PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,820$76,390$78,430501.59
200Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,820$76,390$78,430501.59
201Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,820$76,390$78,430501.59
202Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,820$76,390$78,430501.59
203Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,390$74,230$88,9902000.84
204Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,740$73,910$84,9303000.83
205Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,130$72,610$77,4001500.76
206Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,130$72,610$77,4001500.76
207Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,130$72,610$77,4001500.76
208Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
209Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
210Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
211Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
212Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
213Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
214Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
215Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
216Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
217Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
218Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
219Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
220Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
221Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
222Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
223Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
224End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
225Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,920$68,940$76,9603501.63
226MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,710$62,450$72,910402.03
227Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,270$61,320$75,4703301.08
228Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,270$61,320$75,4703301.08
229Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,010$59,840$74,7302001.03
230Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
231TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
232Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
233Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
234Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
235Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
236Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
237Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
238Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
239Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
240Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
241Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,490$58,230$61,8804402.17
242Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
243Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
244Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
245Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
246Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
247Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,820$56,800$63,5001300.7
248CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
2495-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
250Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
251CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
252Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
253Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
254EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
255CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
256Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
257Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
258Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
259Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
260Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,560$56,350$59,410800.58
261Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
262Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
263CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
264Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
265Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
266First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
267Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
268Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
269Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
270Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
271Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
272Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,430$54,800$57,7604101.41
273Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$49,790$51,320$60,250603.68
274CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,330$49,470$61,3001702.07
275Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
276Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
277Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
278Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
279Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
280Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
281Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,360$48,270$55,8804601.18
282Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$41,740$46,350$46,4001,71054.67
283Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,570$45,470$48,1905301.41
284Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,150$40,680$50,150600.74
285Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,150$40,680$50,150600.74
286Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$32,890$38,230$47,060500.69
287Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,390$37,090$44,6301,1201.05
288Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,390$37,090$44,6301,1201.05

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State figures for Iowa

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. 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 provides market analysis for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area. The BLS data reports a median annual salary of $220,590, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. The local median showed a negative change of $5,390 relative to the prior period.

For broad context, the national median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, which is not a local industry-specific wage. The local middle-band width for this position is $190,930, derived from P25 and P75 percentiles of $148,740 and $339,670.

The SOC 11-1011 (Chief Executives) category is a comprehensive classification covering various executive levels, and in Sioux City, these roles often involve overseeing specific regional agricultural or production manufacturing efforts. For manufacturing occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, 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 position is 1.31, reflecting a higher employment density than the national average.

For manufacturing occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that because these figures are aggregated across all sectors by the BLS, they provide a foundational metric rather than a specific executive salary guarantee. To secure effective leadership, companies must assess these objective market figures alongside the specific demands of their organizational culture and the complexity of their production facilities to build a truly competitive and effective offer.

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What is the P25 to P75 range for a CEO / President in Sioux City?

For manufacturing occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, 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 can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What does the location quotient of 1.31 signify for the Sioux City metro?

The location quotient of 1.31 indicates a higher density of this executive role in the Sioux City area compared to the national average, but does not provide details on pay or candidate pool quality.

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