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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Spokane-Spokane Valley, 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 345 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$260,940
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$260,940
  3. Senior Director of Operations$260,940
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,720
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,720
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,720
  7. VP of Engineering$164,720
  8. Director of R&D$164,720
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,720
  10. NPI Manager$164,720
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,720
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,720
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,720
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,720
  15. Director of Automation$164,720
  16. Automation Manager$164,720
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,720
  18. R&D Manager$164,720
  19. R&D Engineer$164,720
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,720
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,720
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,720
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$159,530
  24. Corporate Controller$159,530
  25. Plant Controller$159,530

Bars show the top 25 of 345 ranked. The table below lists all 345. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$184,340$260,940$378,8001600.49
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$184,340$260,940$378,8001600.49
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$184,340$260,940$378,8001600.49
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,980$164,720$175,5102300.63
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$125,700$159,530$206,3807300.53
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,760$155,300$194,6105300.5
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$119,950$147,050$205,4602500.68
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$123,980$146,310$171,260800.61
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$123,980$146,310$171,260800.61
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$123,980$146,310$171,260800.61
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$123,980$146,310$171,260800.61
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$123,980$146,310$171,260800.61
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,620$137,670$171,4705100.5
66Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,770$133,350$155,840400.43
67Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,770$133,350$155,840400.43
68Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,770$133,350$155,840400.43
69PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,000$130,690$158,6201,8400.66
70MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,000$130,690$158,6201,8400.66
71SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,000$130,690$158,6201,8400.66
72Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,000$130,690$158,6201,8400.66
73Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,000$130,690$158,6201,8400.66
74Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
75Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
76Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
77Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
78Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
79Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
80Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
81Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
82Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
83VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
84Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
85Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
86QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
87Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
88Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
89FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
90FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
91Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
92QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
93Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
94Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
95Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
96Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
97Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
98Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
99Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
100Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
101QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
102Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
103CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
104Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
105Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
106Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,190$128,410$164,7502100.51
107Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
108Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
109Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
110Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
111Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
112Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
113Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
114Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
115Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,430$122,100$141,1803200.98
116VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
117VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
118Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
119General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
120Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
121EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
122Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
123Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$91,430$119,420$167,8503,2900.57
124VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
125Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
126Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
127Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
128Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
129Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
130Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
131Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
132Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
133Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
134Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
135Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
136Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
137Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,480$119,060$145,3101800.5
138Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
139Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
140Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
141Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
142Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
143Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,210$110,140$132,300800.31
144Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,780$108,510$139,3801500.59
145Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,780$108,510$139,3801500.59
146Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,780$108,510$139,3801500.59
147Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
148Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
149Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
150Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
151Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
152Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
153Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
154Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
155Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
156Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
157Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
158Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
159Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
160Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
161Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
162Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
163Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
164Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
165Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
166Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
167Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
168Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
169Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
170Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
171Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
172Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
173EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
174VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
175Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
176Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
177Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
178Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
179Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
180Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
181Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,940$104,460$129,3602200.37
182Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$98,840$119,4901,5100.86
183Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$98,840$119,4901,5100.86
184Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
185Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
186Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
187Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
188Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
189Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
190Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
191Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
192Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
193Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
194Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
195CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,550$98,670$125,3104500.91
196QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$63,840$92,010$116,4801700.61
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$90,310$106,5402300.98
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$90,310$106,5402300.98
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$90,310$106,5402300.98
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,440$86,350$110,6002,3400.98
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,440$86,350$110,6002,3400.98
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,440$86,350$110,6002,3400.98
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,440$86,350$110,6002,3400.98
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$84,280$103,9801,0501.03
213NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$69,620$81,740$92,110500.49
214Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,870$79,830$100,5001,2901.04
215Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$78,160$79,500$101,030700.97
216PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,790$78,510$108,480700.67
217Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,790$78,510$108,480700.67
218Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,790$78,510$108,480700.67
219Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,790$78,510$108,480700.67
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,880$78,460$100,9407001.01
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,880$78,460$100,9407001.01
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,880$78,460$100,9407001.01
223Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$67,810$77,400$100,840900.67
224CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,000$75,910$79,980601.33
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,710$75,160$89,1901,2801.16
233Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,510$73,500$90,6408501.05
234MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,680$72,740$73,750801.2
235Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,080$69,460$78,5401,2301.2
236Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,080$69,460$78,5401,2301.2
237GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$67,300$67,300$67,3003101.35
238Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$67,300$67,300$67,3003101.35
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,680$67,030$92,2909101.25
257QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,220$65,960$65,9601101.16
258Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,050$62,840$75,9006100.9
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,390$60,480$71,8205201.1
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,430$60,110$73,2405300.82
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,450$59,350$64,1606300.92
290CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,760$57,670$60,9001200.45
291Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
292Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
293Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
294Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
295Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
296Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,920$55,340$63,120300.6
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,530$55,120$67,8406200.63
309Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,890$47,830$56,1003001.05
310Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,890$47,830$56,1003001.05
311Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,000$47,030$57,9201700.72
312Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,890$47,000$50,3704901.2
313Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,890$47,000$50,3704901.2
314SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,890$47,000$50,3704901.2
315Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,890$47,000$50,3704901.2
316Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
317Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
318Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
319Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
320Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
321Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
322Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,490$46,660$55,6301,5101.12
323Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,460$46,460$57,9901,7801.4
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,560$46,140$52,720600.14
343Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$44,740$45,730$52,0803001.23
344Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,020$40,070$46,7404,0901.13
345Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,020$40,070$46,7404,0901.13

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State figures for Washington

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA. 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 assesses the industrial market in Spokane. Nearby Coeur d'Alene reports a plant manager median of $95,010, while Wenatchee-East Wenatchee sees $126,780. These provide clear benchmarks for Industrial Production Managers. The national data anchors these in a broader context, though local manufacturing is characterized by distinct regional production models.

Recruiters should balance these median numbers against the complexity of individual plant operations as identified during their initial candidate screenings.

CEO salaries in Spokane report a median of $260,940, significantly above the national median of $213,990. The local middle band width of $194,460 is narrower than the $226,660 national figure. These chief executive compensation figures are based on base salary and exclude equity, profit sharing, and other common perks that define the total executive rewards. When scouting leaders, present the total value, as the base salary is often just a component of the larger deal.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Spokane report a median of $164,720, close to the national $171,270. Local band width is $31,530, which is very tight compared to the national $73,140. A median change of $1,520 shows stable market movement. This role maps to Architectural and Engineering Managers, suggesting these local managers have very consistent, well-defined responsibilities. Use this reliability to your advantage when negotiating offers with candidates seeking stable, well-understood technical management roles.

CFO compensation in Spokane sits at a median of $159,530, slightly below the national $166,570. The local band width is $80,680, which is narrower than the $94,490 national bandwidth. The median change of $4,750 suggests the market is responding to inflationary pressures. These figures cover cash salary and do not account for equity or complex incentive schemes common at the CFO level. Firms should highlight long-term stability in their recruiting messaging.

Injection Molding Technician pay shows a median of $45,730, which is higher than the national $44,350. The middle band width of $7,340 is significantly narrower than the national $13,750. A median change of $2,270 reflects solid wage growth. With a location quotient of 1.23, the region supports active production lines. The tighter band indicates consistent market expectation for these technical skills, which should simplify the offer process for qualified candidates.

Sanitation Technician data reflects a median of $40,070, higher than the national $36,840. The local middle band width is $9,720, compared to the $11,820 national band. With a median change of $2,410, this role is seeing steady gains. While the Janitors and Cleaners SOC includes diverse commercial settings, the higher local median in Spokane suggests manufacturers are paying premiums for the specific health and safety rigors required in local production facilities.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the reason for the tight salary band for Manufacturing Engineering Managers?

The narrow band of $31,530 suggests a high level of consistency in responsibilities and experience levels across local manufacturing plants. This suggests a stable, well-understood career path for these technical managers in the Spokane region.

Is the higher median for Sanitation Technicians indicative of plant-specific tasks?

Yes, the local median is higher than the national average, suggesting that local manufacturers are paying more for sanitation work. This is likely due to the specific food safety and health compliance rigors that manufacturing plants demand.

How should I position the CEO role in the Spokane market?

The local CEO median of $260,940 is quite competitive nationally. Recruiters should focus on the stability of the local manufacturing base to attract executive talent that might otherwise look at major coastal hubs.

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