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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Springfield, MO

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 344 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$179,910
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$179,910
  3. Senior Director of Operations$179,910
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$141,710
  5. Process Engineering Manager$141,710
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$141,710
  7. VP of Engineering$141,710
  8. Director of R&D$141,710
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$141,710
  10. NPI Manager$141,710
  11. Capital Projects Manager$141,710
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$141,710
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$141,710
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$141,710
  15. Director of Automation$141,710
  16. Automation Manager$141,710
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$141,710
  18. R&D Manager$141,710
  19. R&D Engineer$141,710
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$141,710
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$141,710
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$141,710
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$130,290
  24. Corporate Controller$130,290
  25. Plant Controller$130,290

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Springfield, MO, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$179,910$268,0101500.52
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$179,910$268,0101500.52
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$179,910$268,0101500.52
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,490$141,710$192,320700.23
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,440$130,290$169,9907800.65
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$84,880$125,000$160,1702100.68
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,070$115,320$176,640400.35
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,070$115,320$176,640400.35
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,070$115,320$176,640400.35
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,070$115,320$176,640400.35
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,070$115,320$176,640400.35
38Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
39Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
40Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
41Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
42Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
43Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
44Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
45Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
46Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,650$110,610$130,790800.26
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$107,550$143,1105200.58
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,870$104,190$135,0102300.64
94PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,540$102,350$128,6906900.28
95MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,540$102,350$128,6906900.28
96SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,540$102,350$128,6906900.28
97Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,540$102,350$128,6906900.28
98Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,540$102,350$128,6906900.28
99VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
100Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
101Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
102Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
103Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
104Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
105Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
106Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
107Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
108Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
109Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
110Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
111Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
112Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,950$102,050$157,5703201.01
113VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
114Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
115Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
116National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
117Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
118National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
119Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
120Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
121Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
122Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
123Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
124Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
125Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
126Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,470$95,570$146,9905900.64
127Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
128Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
129Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
130Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
131Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
132Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,740$95,300$116,330500.21
133Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,750$85,800$107,4401400.62
134Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,750$85,800$107,4401400.62
135Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,750$85,800$107,4401400.62
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,100$84,320$106,5102700.51
171Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
172Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
173Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
174Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
175Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
176Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
177Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
178Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
179Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
180Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
181Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
182CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,090$80,020$103,5502100.5
183Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,710$79,560$96,3801700.82
184Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,710$79,560$96,3801700.82
185Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,710$79,560$96,3801700.82
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$59,770$78,060$101,4301,2300.8
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$59,770$78,060$101,4301,2300.8
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,450$76,290$106,5007,3001.45
196Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$55,760$76,270$100,700300.28
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,950$73,150$88,1908600.97
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,630$73,020$93,7202,0701
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,630$73,020$93,7202,0701
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,630$73,020$93,7202,0701
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,630$73,020$93,7202,0701
210QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$63,790$72,160$81,3401300.53
211Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$61,840$71,250$87,900300.41
212Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$61,840$71,250$87,900300.41
213Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$61,840$71,250$87,900300.41
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,120$64,990$76,9501,0201.06
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,270$62,270$75,6005200.74
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,080$61,780$73,0903100.49
241Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,230$60,820$77,3103500.58
242Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,230$60,820$77,3103500.58
243Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,230$60,820$77,3103500.58
244Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,300$59,800$74,1309301.04
245Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,300$59,800$74,1309301.04
246Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,960$58,540$63,090700.85
247Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,960$58,540$63,090700.85
248Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,960$58,320$58,330501.11
249Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,590$56,590$72,5701,0400.96
250Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,160$56,410$65,6806901.17
251Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
252TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
253Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
254Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
255Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
256Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
257Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
258Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
259Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
260Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
261Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
262Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,520$54,080$60,3901,0601.78
263CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,880$51,540$57,100800.33
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,580$51,100$60,9004100.99
277GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,880$49,250$56,260700.35
278Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,880$49,250$56,260700.35
279Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
280Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
281Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
282Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
283Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
284Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,990$49,220$62,8705100.91
285Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
286Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
287Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
288Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
289Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
290Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,830$48,830$49,9201402.81
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$48,620$54,4208000.93
303PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$38,430$45,760$69,180600.68
304Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$38,430$45,760$69,180600.68
305Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$38,430$45,760$69,180600.68
306Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$38,430$45,760$69,180600.68
307Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,380$45,230$48,2903001.23
308Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,380$45,230$48,2903001.23
309Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,790$45,230$51,8301,1801.07
310Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,230$44,410$48,3002000.95
311Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,290$44,170$50,4901200.53
312Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
313Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
314Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
315Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
316Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
317Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
318Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,080$41,850$48,8109300.8
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,760$39,240$48,5302000.57
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,760$39,240$48,5302000.57
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,760$39,240$48,5302000.57
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,760$39,240$48,5302000.57
323Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
324Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
325Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
326Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
327CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
328Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
329Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
330Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
331Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
332Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
333Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
334Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
335Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
336Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
337Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
338Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
339Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
340Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
341Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,700$37,080$47,6307602.1
342Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,370$36,370$49,100400.42
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,980$35,490$37,7003,1500.99
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,980$35,490$37,7003,1500.99

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Missouri

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Springfield, MO. 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 evaluates the industrial market for Springfield, MO. Joplin reports a plant manager median of $103,620, while Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers reports $136,410. These markers assist in assessing Industrial Production Managers. National data provides a foundational benchmark, but local roles often demand specific plant-level expertise not clearly defined by the broader SOC industry rows.

Recruiters should ensure that the operational scope of the candidate matches the local intensity of production, regardless of the national average.

CEO roles report a median of $179,910, below the national median of $213,990. The huge median change of $26,950 since the prior period indicates a rapid adjustment. As with other executive roles, these figures exclude bonuses and equity stakes. Springfield-based firms should look at long-term incentives as the primary driver for attracting leadership talent in this smaller market.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a median of $141,710, which is lower than the national $171,270. Local band width is $71,830, which is nearly identical to the national $73,140. A median change of $12,270 signals healthy wage growth. Because this maps to Architectural and Engineering Managers, the data is broad. Recruiters should vet for specific industry experience in automation and process design, as those candidates represent a tighter, more qualified subset than the median suggests.

CFO compensation shows a median of $130,290, below the national $166,570. With a median change of $6,910, the pay trend is positive. These figures reflect base salary and ignore total compensation benefits. To stay competitive, local firms should focus on the stability of the local economy and the specific equity growth potential of their local operations when engaging with CFO candidates.

Extrusion Technician data shows a median of $36,370, trailing the national $47,720. The local band width is $12,730, slightly tighter than the national $16,390. This role maps to Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, meaning the tasks are specialized. Recruiters should assess candidates for precise machine set-up knowledge, as the lower median likely suggests a market with room for significant wage competition among experienced technicians who have high-precision skills.

Sanitation Technician data reports a median of $35,490, which is very close to the national $36,840. Local middle band width is $6,720, much tighter than the $11,820 national width. With a median change of $1,750, pay is rising in a predictable manner. The Janitors and Cleaners classification aggregates many janitorial jobs, but the tighter local range suggests a more consistent expectation of technical cleaning tasks among Springfield industrial employers.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the best way to recruit a CFO in the Springfield market?

Since the base salary median of $130,290 is lower than the national average, you should emphasize non-cash perks like equity and profit sharing. These are critical components that are excluded from base salary reports.

Why is the Extrusion Technician median lower locally?

The local median of $36,370 reflects specific market dynamics for these machine setters. The lower figure suggests an opportunity for firms to attract top talent by offering premiums for specialized extrusion experience.

Does the narrow Sanitation Technician band indicate market efficiency?

Yes, a band of $6,720 shows a clear consensus among local employers on the pay for sanitation work. This stability makes the role easy to benchmark when opening new headcount in the region.

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