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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in St. George, UT

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 304 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$153,400
  2. Process Engineering Manager$153,400
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$153,400
  4. VP of Engineering$153,400
  5. Director of R&D$153,400
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$153,400
  7. NPI Manager$153,400
  8. Capital Projects Manager$153,400
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$153,400
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$153,400
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$153,400
  12. Director of Automation$153,400
  13. Automation Manager$153,400
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$153,400
  15. R&D Manager$153,400
  16. R&D Engineer$153,400
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$153,400
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$153,400
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$153,400
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$128,990
  21. Corporate Controller$128,990
  22. Plant Controller$128,990
  23. VP of Finance$128,990
  24. Division Controller$128,990
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$128,990

Bars show the top 25 of 304 ranked. The table below lists all 304. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in St. George, UT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,580$153,400$169,250400.32
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,330$128,990$172,5302500.5
29VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
30Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
31Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
32National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
33Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
34National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
35Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
36Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
37Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
38Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
39Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
40Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
41Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
42Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$126,930$182,1803200.85
43CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$95,190$124,280$165,0501201.05
44Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$95,190$124,280$165,0501201.05
45Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$95,190$124,280$165,0501201.05
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,200$124,200$146,010700.52
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,750$113,240$156,2505900.61
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,750$113,240$156,2505900.61
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,750$113,240$156,2505900.61
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,750$113,240$156,2505900.61
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,750$113,240$156,2505900.61
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,170$103,590$124,950800.58
85Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
86Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
87Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
88Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
89Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
90Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,810$103,380$130,450300.34
91Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
92EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
93EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
94Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
95Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
96Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
97S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
98Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
99Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
100Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
101Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
102Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
103EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
104Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,720$102,590$149,4302700.73
105Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,880$93,610$122,890700.75
106Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,880$93,610$122,890700.75
107Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,880$93,610$122,890700.75
108VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
109Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
110Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
111Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
112Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
113Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
114Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
115Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
116Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
117Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
118Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
119Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
120Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
121Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,610$93,170$112,8501000.81
122Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
123Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
124Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
125Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
126Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
127Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
128Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
129Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
130Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
131Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
132Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
133CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,390$84,690$102,740700.39
134VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
135VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
136Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
137General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
138Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
139EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
140Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
141Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,780$82,850$125,7902,0501.01
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$63,470$79,020$101,550800.35
177Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,850$78,300$101,8505300.85
178Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,850$78,300$101,8505300.85
179Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
180Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
181Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
182Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
183Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
184Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
185Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
186Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
187Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,610$72,800$91,1203801.06
188Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$49,260$70,530$96,9305300.63
189Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$49,260$70,530$96,9305300.63
190Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$49,260$70,530$96,9305300.63
191Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$49,260$70,530$96,9305300.63
192Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
193Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
194Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
195Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
196Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
197CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
198Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
199Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,230$63,830$79,9903500.88
200Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,670$63,020$97,4701300.54
201Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,670$63,020$97,4701300.54
202Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,670$63,020$97,4701300.54
203Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
204Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
205Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
206Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
207Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
208Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
209Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
210Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
211Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
212Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
213Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
214Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
215Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
216Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
217Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
218Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
219End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
220Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,350$59,070$68,3801000.38
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$46,430$57,740$74,8101100.38
222Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,760$57,220$72,6603801.04
223Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,760$57,220$72,6603801.04
224Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,220$56,510$74,7004901.11
225CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
2265-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
227Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
228CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
229Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
230Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
231EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
232CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
233Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
234Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
235Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
236Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
237Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,120$52,740$64,7201100.65
238Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
239TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
240Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
241Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
242Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
243Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
244Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
245Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
246Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
247Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
248Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
249Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,660$50,890$58,6201600.65
250Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,300$48,720$54,4803400.76
251Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$36,020$47,790$64,5404201.78
252CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$37,780$46,470$57,290500.46
253Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
254Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
255CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
256Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
257Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
258First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
259Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
260Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
261Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
262Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
263Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
264Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,510$45,320$54,4402600.76
265Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
266Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
267Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
268Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
269CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
270Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
271Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
272Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
273Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
274Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
275Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
276Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
277Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
278Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
279Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
280Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
281Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
282Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
283Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,090$44,130$44,4402701.87
284Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
285Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
286Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
287Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
288Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
289Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
290Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,550$42,930$48,1305201.09
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,090$41,250$46,7001000.68
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,090$41,250$46,7001000.68
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,090$41,250$46,7001000.68
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,090$41,250$46,7001000.68
295Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
296Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
297Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
298Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
299Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
300Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,530$37,530$58,0302401.04
301GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$34,770$34,770$36,3402302.82
302Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$34,770$34,770$36,3402302.82
303Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,510$31,760$37,6601,3301.03
304Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,510$31,760$37,6601,3301.03

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Safety Specialist / Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Permitting Specialist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Utah

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: St. George, UT. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the St. George, UT market, manufacturing compensation reflects specific regional labor market dynamics. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role earns a local median annual wage of $153,400, sitting below the national median of $171,270. This local position displays a middle-band width of $35,670, which is substantially tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. CFOs (Manufacturing) in St.

George command a local median of $128,990, compared to the national median of $166,570. The local middle-band width for this position is $70,200, which is below the national middle-band width of $94,490. For the VP of Sales (Industrial), the local median is $126,930, lower than the national median of $148,270. This local role has a middle-band width of $85,170, closer to the national figure of $106,980. Manufacturing Headhunters provides these figures based on direct annual cash earnings.

Technical and operational roles in St. George also exhibit specific wage bands. The GMP Manufacturing Technician, mapped to the chemical equipment operators occupation, earns a median of $34,770, which is below the national median of $58,040. The middle-band width for this role is narrow at $1,570, contrasting sharply with the national middle-band width of $28,110. Sanitation Technicians report a median of $31,760, compared to the national median of $36,840. The local middle-band width for this position is $10,150, which is close to the national middle-band width of $11,820. In terms of median changes between May 2024 and May 2025, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position saw an increase of $5,930, while the Sanitation Technician role experienced a decrease of $1,370. Location quotients indicate strong concentrations for certain roles, notably 2.82 for the GMP Manufacturing Technician. These statistics highlight the importance of reviewing broad BLS data alongside local industry needs to ensure accurate compensation benchmarking.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the benefit of comparing local versus national data?

Comparing local to national medians allows managers to see if their area's pay structure deviates from the broader U.S. trend. This information helps in adjusting total cash offers to remain competitive.

How are manufacturing roles specifically isolated in this data?

While the data is based on broad SOC definitions, the guide emphasizes the manufacturing context of these occupations. Managers should note that since these definitions are broad, they may include multiple skill levels or facility types.

Are non-cash benefits captured in these statistics?

No, the reported figures reflect only direct annual cash compensation. Non-monetary benefits such as health benefits, equity, or retirement savings are not accounted for in these BLS-based calculations.

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