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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in St. Louis, MO-IL

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 367 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$202,840
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$202,840
  3. Senior Director of Operations$202,840
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,660
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,660
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,660
  7. VP of Engineering$162,660
  8. Director of R&D$162,660
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,660
  10. NPI Manager$162,660
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,660
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,660
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,660
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,660
  15. Director of Automation$162,660
  16. Automation Manager$162,660
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,660
  18. R&D Manager$162,660
  19. R&D Engineer$162,660
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,660
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,660
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,660
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$158,780
  24. Corporate Controller$158,780
  25. Plant Controller$158,780

Bars show the top 25 of 367 ranked. The table below lists all 367. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in St. Louis, MO-IL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,840$202,840$317,9901,1200.64
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,840$202,840$317,9901,1200.64
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$136,840$202,840$317,9901,1200.64
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,350$162,660$205,7301,2800.67
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,080$158,780$207,7907,1900.99
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,850$135,400$163,6507000.96
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,850$135,400$163,6507000.96
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,850$135,400$163,6507000.96
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,850$135,400$163,6507000.96
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,850$135,400$163,6507000.96
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,990$133,880$175,7101,9401.02
38Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,850$133,450$166,4801100.62
39Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,850$133,450$166,4801100.62
40MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,850$133,450$166,4801100.62
41Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,850$133,450$166,4801100.62
42Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,850$133,450$166,4801100.62
43Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
44EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
45EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
46Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
47Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
48Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
49S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
50Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
51Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
52Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
53Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
54Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
55EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
56Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,050$130,590$167,9705,5801.04
57PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$129,030$156,3209,8200.67
58MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$129,030$156,3209,8200.67
59SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$129,030$156,3209,8200.67
60Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$129,030$156,3209,8200.67
61Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$129,030$156,3209,8200.67
62Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
63Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
64Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
65Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
66Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
67Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
68Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
69Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
70Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,550$123,960$165,1201,2900.75
71VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
72Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
73Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
74National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
75Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
76National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
77Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
78Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
79Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
80Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
81Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
82Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
83Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
84Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,460$123,870$172,2304,0600.74
85Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
86Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
87Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
88Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
89Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
90Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
91Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
92Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
93Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
94VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
95Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
96Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
97QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
98Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
99Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
100FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
101FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
102Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
103QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
104Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
105Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
106Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
107Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
108Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
109Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
110Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
111Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
112QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
113Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
114CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
115Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
116Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
117Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,080$122,860$157,8802,2501.06
118Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,430$114,670$130,9001200.63
119Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,430$114,670$130,9001200.63
120Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,430$114,670$130,9001200.63
121VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
122Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
123Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
124Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
125Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
126Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
127Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
128Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
129Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
130Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
131Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
132Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
133Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
134Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,400$110,070$140,4602,0901.09
135Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,640$108,200$135,8902702.44
136Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,640$108,200$135,8902702.44
137Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
138Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
139Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
140Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
141Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
142Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$103,880$123,1306800.51
143QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$82,830$103,410$134,3902,5601.72
144Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$103,340$127,0801,1800.88
145Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$103,340$127,0801,1800.88
146Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$103,340$127,0801,1800.88
147Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,200$102,910$125,4903400.77
148Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,200$102,910$125,4903400.77
149Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,200$102,910$125,4903400.77
150Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
151Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
152Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
153Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
154Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
155Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
156Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
157Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
158Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
159Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
160Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
161Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
162Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
163Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
164Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
165Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
166Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
167Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
168Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
169Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
170Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
171Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
172Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
173Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
174Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
175Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
176EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
177VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
178Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
179Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
180Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
181Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
182Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
183Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
184Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,290$102,230$128,0602,5800.82
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,450$100,510$129,36010,4501.14
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,450$100,510$129,36010,4501.14
187Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
188Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
189Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
190Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
191Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
192Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
193Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
194Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
195Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
196Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
197Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
198CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,740$100,340$120,0202,1900.85
199CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$67,040$94,230$126,5602901.19
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,230$94,010$114,7001,1600.95
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,230$94,010$114,7001,1600.95
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,230$94,010$114,7001,1600.95
203VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
204VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
205Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
206General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
207Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
208EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
209Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
210Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,400$93,140$134,69046,4101.54
211Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$65,440$86,690$125,6001,0401.46
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,180$80,410$100,0104,9300.93
221Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,470$78,880$101,41013,6101.09
222Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,470$78,880$101,41013,6101.09
223Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,470$78,880$101,41013,6101.09
224Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,470$78,880$101,41013,6101.09
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,150$77,270$99,5402,6900.75
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,150$77,270$99,5402,6900.75
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,150$77,270$99,5402,6900.75
228Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$54,350$77,170$98,6905,9200.91
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,310$76,780$104,1102,6100.69
247Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
248Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
249Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
250Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
251Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
252CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
253Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
254Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,560$75,210$91,3705,9201.02
255QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$58,290$73,290$85,7103700.74
256Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,390$73,280$94,0104,6001.09
257Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,360$70,870$82,020900.64
258NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,410$70,610$87,2902000.39
259MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$53,010$66,480$92,3804201.2
260Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$54,210$65,800$72,0201501.07
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,040$63,000$78,8202,9800.84
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,780$62,790$78,7405,2700.98
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,780$62,790$78,7405,2700.98
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,630$62,210$72,5405,6202.27
277Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$57,440$60,600$71,0901800.65
278Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,300$59,610$81,3305701.17
279Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,300$59,610$81,3305701.17
280Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$58,600$58,600$83,4104101.41
281Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$46,890$58,230$73,420900.62
282Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,400$55,600$72,9702200.36
283Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,050$54,610$70,4705701.09
284GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,020$53,500$62,5001,2501.04
285Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,020$53,500$62,5001,2501.04
286PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$40,350$53,310$80,2602000.36
287Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$40,350$53,310$80,2602000.36
288Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$40,350$53,310$80,2602000.36
289Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$40,350$53,310$80,2602000.36
290Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,350$52,630$61,2901,2700.86
291Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,350$52,630$61,2901,2700.86
292Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,290$52,330$58,4301901.35
293Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,290$52,330$58,4301901.35
294CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,390$52,310$59,7101,0000.69
295Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
296Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
297Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
298Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
299Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
300Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,340$51,920$62,4601200.41
301Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
302Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
303CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
304Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
305Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
306First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
307Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
308Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
309Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
310Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
311Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
312Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,700$51,790$63,8305,5401.08
313Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
314TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
315Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
316Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
317Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
318Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
319Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
320Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
321Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
322Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
323Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
324Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,630$51,640$60,5602,8200.78
325Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
326Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
327Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
328Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
329Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
330Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,240$51,260$68,4803,6801.09
331Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,770$47,710$58,9101,5701.26
332Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,880$46,330$59,6904,9800.75
333Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$41,210$46,170$88,4003200.87
334Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
335Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
336Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
337Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
338Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
339Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
340Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,620$45,340$53,4505,6800.81
341Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,430$44,370$56,7501,6401.26
342Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,560$44,020$49,1809600.45
343Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,560$44,020$49,1809600.45
344SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,560$44,020$49,1809600.45
345Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,560$44,020$49,1809600.45
346Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
347Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
348Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
349Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
350CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
351Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
352Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
353Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
354Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
355Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
356Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
357Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
358Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
359Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
360Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
361Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
362Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
363Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
364Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,770$40,900$48,1003,5301.63
365Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,510$40,740$44,8603100.55
366Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,170$36,620$42,37019,6801.03
367Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,170$36,620$42,37019,6801.03

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State figures for Missouri

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: St. Louis, MO-IL. 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. Louis, MO-IL market, manufacturing leadership and technical roles exhibit unique pay profiles compared to national benchmarks. The CEO/President (Manufacturing) role reports a local median annual wage of $202,840, which is slightly below the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this role is $181,150, which is narrower than the national width of $226,660.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in St. Louis earn a median of $162,660, close to the national median of $171,270. This local role has a middle-band width of $70,380, mirroring the national middle-band width of $73,140. CFOs (Manufacturing) earn a median of $158,780, slightly trailing the national median of $166,570, with a middle-band width of $87,710, which is comparable to the national figure of $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Operational support positions in St. Louis provide further insight into the local manufacturing labor market. The Food Process Operator role reports a local median of $40,740, higher than the national median of $39,680, with a middle-band width of $5,350. The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $36,620, just below the national median of $36,840, with a middle-band width of $10,200. For manufacturing occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employment density, or location quotient, remains moderate, with an LQ of 0.64 for the CEO role and 0.67 for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. These statistics are based on broad SOC definitions, meaning managers should verify that their internal job duties align with these classifications before setting compensation levels.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

How can hiring managers utilize these local versus national medians?

For manufacturing occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. It is also useful for adjusting compensation to stay within the competitive band for the St. Louis region.

Are these compensation figures adjusted for cost-of-living?

No, these are standard wage statistics provided by the BLS and are not adjusted for local cost-of-living differences. They represent the actual cash pay reported for the region.

What is the primary utility of the middle-band width?

The middle-band width helps hiring managers identify the compensation range that covers 50% of the local talent pool. This prevents under- or over-offering salary when targeting typical applicants in that specific market.

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