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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

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 307 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$282,170
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$282,170
  3. Senior Director of Operations$282,170
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,250
  5. Process Engineering Manager$172,250
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$172,250
  7. VP of Engineering$172,250
  8. Director of R&D$172,250
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,250
  10. NPI Manager$172,250
  11. Capital Projects Manager$172,250
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,250
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,250
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,250
  15. Director of Automation$172,250
  16. Automation Manager$172,250
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,250
  18. R&D Manager$172,250
  19. R&D Engineer$172,250
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,250
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,250
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,250
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$163,580
  24. Corporate Controller$163,580
  25. Plant Controller$163,580

Bars show the top 25 of 307 ranked. The table below lists all 307. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Sioux Falls, SD-MN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$216,470$282,170$441,1502501.07
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$216,470$282,170$441,1502501.07
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$216,470$282,170$441,1502501.07
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$172,250$199,0301000.41
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$140,460$163,580$200,4905000.51
32VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
33VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
34Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
35General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
36Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
37EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
38Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
39Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$104,570$142,730$194,5001,7300.43
40VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
41Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
42Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
43National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
44Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
45National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
46Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
47Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
48Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
49Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
50Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
51Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
52Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
53Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,070$135,930$176,8902100.29
54Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$105,290$134,420$150,0202300.9
55Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
56EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
57EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
58Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
59Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
60Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
61S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
62Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
63Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
64Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
65Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
66Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
67EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
68Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,920$128,720$159,7901900.27
69Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,700$125,630$135,270500.89
70Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,700$125,630$135,270500.89
71Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,700$125,630$135,270500.89
72Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
73Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
74Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
75Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
76Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
77Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
78Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
79Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
80Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
81VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
82Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
83Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
84QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
85Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
86Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
87FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
88FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
89Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
90QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
91Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
92Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
93Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
94Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
95Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
96Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
97Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
98Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
99QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
100Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
101CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
102Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
103Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
104Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,920$108,380$130,3702300.8
105VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
106Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
107Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
108Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
109Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
110Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
111Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
112Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
113Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
114Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
115Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
116Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
117Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
118Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,700$107,550$130,2102000.79
119Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$102,040$122,8501400.76
120Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$102,040$122,8501400.76
121Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,140$102,040$122,8501400.76
122PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,070$101,040$123,5801,4000.72
123MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,070$101,040$123,5801,4000.72
124SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,070$101,040$123,5801,4000.72
125Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,070$101,040$123,5801,4000.72
126Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,070$101,040$123,5801,4000.72
127Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
128Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
129Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
130Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
131Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
132Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
133Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
134Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
135Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,100$98,980$99,8402901.27
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,580$97,730$110,1802800.67
171Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
172Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
173Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
174Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
175Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
176Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
177Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
178Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
179Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
180Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
181Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
182CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,470$85,740$105,4301900.56
183Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,630$84,190$105,2005300.43
184Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,630$84,190$105,2005300.43
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,280$83,870$98,4001000.63
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,280$83,870$98,4001000.63
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,280$83,870$98,4001000.63
188Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$65,500$83,220$101,050400.45
189Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
190Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
191Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
192Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
193Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
194Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
195Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
196Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
197Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,450$82,190$99,3907101
198Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$80,920$99,7302,3701.42
199Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$80,920$99,7302,3701.42
200Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$80,920$99,7302,3701.42
201Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$80,920$99,7302,3701.42
202Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,660$77,030$94,6005201.08
203Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,660$77,030$94,6005201.08
204Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,660$77,030$94,6005201.08
205Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,860$73,860$84,9003800.66
206Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
207Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
208Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
209Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
210Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
211CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
212Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
213Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,060$73,250$82,1506500.84
214Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,720$67,520$77,0006400.9
215Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,720$67,520$77,0006400.9
216MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$52,660$64,090$67,520601.27
217Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$60,710$63,960$71,580701.4
218PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,220$63,860$74,1502002.69
219Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,220$63,860$74,1502002.69
220Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,220$63,860$74,1502002.69
221Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,220$63,860$74,1502002.69
222Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,130$62,440$71,9206001.28
223Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$53,370$62,160$62,620301.68
224Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$53,370$62,160$62,620301.68
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,460$61,920$65,4004300.85
243Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,870$61,470$74,2501,3301.53
244Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
245TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
246Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
247Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
248Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
249Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
250Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
251Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
252Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
253Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
254Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
255Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$55,200$62,4008501.77
256CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,220$52,220$61,0304602.39
257CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
2585-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
259Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
260CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
261Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
262Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
263EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
264CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
265Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
266Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
267Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
268Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
269Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,290$52,000$60,8401600.47
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$50,530$59,4502600.57
276GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,630$49,310$58,320800.48
277Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,630$49,310$58,320800.48
278Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,440$47,410$53,1508800.99
279Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,160$47,320$51,3802001.19
280Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,160$44,770$47,8604701.67
281Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,160$44,770$47,8604701.67
282SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,160$44,770$47,8604701.67
283Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,160$44,770$47,8604701.67
284Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
285Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
286CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
287Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
288Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
289First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
290Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
291Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
292Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
293Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
294Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
295Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,810$44,670$50,5605000.72
296Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,900$44,550$48,6201800.9
297Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,900$44,550$48,6201800.9
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,750$44,060$49,4601,1401.22
305Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,420$43,920$46,2503301.88
306Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,130$35,310$38,8503,1201.23
307Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,130$35,310$38,8503,1201.23

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State figures for South Dakota

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Sioux Falls, SD-MN. 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 reviews the Industrial Production Managers data for Sioux Falls. The local median of $122,430 in Sioux City and $104,470 in Mankato serve as primary regional benchmarks. National data for the SOC 11-3051 occupation reflects a broader scope across industries rather than specific plant manager roles.

The P25 to P75 middle band width in Sioux City is $56,930, while Mankato exhibits a narrower width of $41,280. These figures illustrate the variance in production leadership compensation within this region.

The CEO role in Sioux Falls shows a median of $282,170, notably higher than the national median of $213,990. The P25/P75 band width is $224,680, which is slightly narrower than the national width of $226,660. BLS records show a median change of $75,700 for the national row, while Sioux Falls continues to attract executive talent despite the high concentration of specific industries. Note that these figures exclude executive bonuses, stock options, and other non-cash compensation often prevalent in C-suite packages.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a local median of $172,250, higher than the national median of $171,270. With a middle band width of $56,690, the local range is tighter than the national $73,140. Prior May 2024 data sat at $170,990, indicating modest growth. This role maps to Architectural and Engineering Managers, so individual plant duties often vary significantly from the standard definition. Recruiting managers should use this range to evaluate competitive offers.

CFO compensation in this hub presents a median of $163,580, trailing the national median of $166,570. The local middle band width is $60,030, compared to the national $94,490. The median change reflects a downward movement of $1,670 since the prior period. Note that these figures reflect core salary and do not include common financial executive perks like equity or deferred compensation. Industry-specific duties often diverge from the broader Financial Managers SOC classification.

The Injection Molding Technician role shows a median of $43,920, nearly aligned with the national $44,350. The middle band width locally is $11,830, against a national $13,750. Employment is 330, and the median change was $4,040 since the prior period. These operators handle critical metal and plastic processes, yet the BLS classification bundles these specific duties with other molding tasks. Recruiters must look beyond the SOC title to identify candidates with the correct process background.

Sanitation Technician data shows a local median of $35,310, falling below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width in Sioux Falls is $7,720, which is narrower than the $11,820 national band. With a median change of $1,180, growth remains steady. Sanitation roles in plants are essential for safety compliance, even though they fall under the broader Janitors and Cleaners SOC definition. The location quotient of 1.23 indicates high industry concentration for this work locally.

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How does the Sioux Falls CEO pay compare to the national median?

The local CEO median is $282,170, which is significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. This indicates a strong local demand for executive leadership within the specific manufacturing segments identified.

Why is the Injection Molding Technician pay range so tight?

The local middle band width is $11,830, which reflects a consistent market rate for this specific skill set. The BLS occupation for this role covers a wide variety of machine setters, keeping the reported median tightly clustered.

What does the local Sanitation Technician location quotient mean?

The location quotient of 1.23 means that Sioux Falls has a higher concentration of these workers compared to the national average. It reflects the region's strong focus on manufacturing sanitation and safety processes.

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