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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Stockton-Lodi, CA

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 341 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$214,340
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$214,340
  3. Senior Director of Operations$214,340
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$169,090
  5. Process Engineering Manager$169,090
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$169,090
  7. VP of Engineering$169,090
  8. Director of R&D$169,090
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$169,090
  10. NPI Manager$169,090
  11. Capital Projects Manager$169,090
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$169,090
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$169,090
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$169,090
  15. Director of Automation$169,090
  16. Automation Manager$169,090
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$169,090
  18. R&D Manager$169,090
  19. R&D Engineer$169,090
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$169,090
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$169,090
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$169,090
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$152,090
  24. Corporate Controller$152,090
  25. Plant Controller$152,090

Bars show the top 25 of 341 ranked. The table below lists all 341. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Stockton-Lodi, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,760$214,340$321,5803100.81
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,760$214,340$321,5803100.81
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$136,760$214,340$321,5803100.81
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,110$169,090$207,7201900.46
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,550$152,090$201,7907900.5
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,450$142,100$176,750800.53
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,450$142,100$176,750800.53
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,450$142,100$176,750800.53
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,450$142,100$176,750800.53
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,450$142,100$176,750800.53
37PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,540$138,550$177,2005700.18
38MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,540$138,550$177,2005700.18
39SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,540$138,550$177,2005700.18
40Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,540$138,550$177,2005700.18
41Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,540$138,550$177,2005700.18
42QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$131,620$138,050$168,4701400.45
43Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,260$136,410$178,1602600.63
44Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
45EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
46EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
47Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
48Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
49Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
50S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
51Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
52Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
53Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
54Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
55Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
56EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
57Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,840$135,710$174,1206000.52
58Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
59Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
60Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
61Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
62Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
63Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
64Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
65Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
66Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,620$131,080$165,4901600.42
67Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
68Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
69Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
70Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
71Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
72Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,030$127,560$158,0801400.49
73Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
74Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
75Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
76Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
77Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
78Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
79Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
80Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
81Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
82VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
83Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
84Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
85QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
86Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
87Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
88FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
89FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
90Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
91QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
92Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
93Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
94Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
95Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
96Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
97Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
98Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
99Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
100QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
101Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
102CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
103Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
104Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
105Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,940$125,510$159,2504000.88
106Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,230$121,560$146,2003101.07
107Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,230$121,560$146,2003101.07
108Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,230$121,560$146,2003101.07
109Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
110Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
111Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
112Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
113Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
114Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
115Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
116Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
117Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
118Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
119Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
120CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,610$117,420$138,6002200.4
121VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
122VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
123Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
124General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
125Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
126EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
127Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
128Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,880$105,040$158,6703,8000.58
129Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,630$104,240$132,7009100.46
130Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,630$104,240$132,7009100.46
131VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
132Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
133Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
134National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
135Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
136National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
137Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
138Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
139Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
140Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
141Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
142Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
143Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
144Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$70,340$103,570$160,2301,1700.99
145VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
146Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
147Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
148Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
149Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
150Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
151Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
152Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
153Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
154Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
155Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
156Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
157Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
158Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,790$101,340$135,7708001.94
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,840$101,280$128,7002800.41
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,850$95,490$120,4103001.16
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,850$95,490$120,4103001.16
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,850$95,490$120,4103001.16
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,350$94,300$111,1109800.85
206Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$71,870$90,040$109,000602.52
207Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$71,870$90,040$109,000602.52
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,310$83,570$107,1501,4200.53
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,310$83,570$107,1501,4200.53
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,310$83,570$107,1501,4200.53
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,310$83,570$107,1501,4200.53
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,590$83,470$116,4404300.55
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,590$83,470$116,4404300.55
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,590$83,470$116,4404300.55
215Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,050$82,820$87,430400.38
216Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,050$82,820$87,430400.38
217Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,740$80,080$114,900700.43
218PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,110$78,800$90,7901901.61
219Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,110$78,800$90,7901901.61
220Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,110$78,800$90,7901901.61
221Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,110$78,800$90,7901901.61
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,230$77,760$97,9606400.7
223Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$60,340$77,130$93,980500.65
224Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
225Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
226Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
227Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
228Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
229CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
230Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
231Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,610$76,780$95,1001,0400.83
232Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,630$76,410$102,4501,1800.84
233Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
234Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
235Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
236Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
237Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
238Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
239Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
240Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
241Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
242Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
243Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
244Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
245Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
246Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
247Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
248Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
249End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
250Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,200$76,140$85,3707400.9
251Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,300$75,710$88,6203900.51
252NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,800$74,700$83,460800.75
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,020$73,970$78,3802,4402.1
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,020$73,970$78,3802,4402.1
255CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,200$58,850$64,3302400.76
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$58,670$72,4008601.18
262Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,420$58,070$63,860500.42
263QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,370$52,290$58,010700.61
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,220$51,480$61,6307400.96
276Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,950$51,120$63,7302400.52
277Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,950$51,120$63,7302400.52
278SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,950$51,120$63,7302400.52
279Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,950$51,120$63,7302400.52
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,300$50,920$62,9202200.41
293Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,970$49,540$50,7102400.76
294Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,970$49,540$50,7102400.76
295Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,290$48,290$58,8005,8104.02
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,450$48,020$60,4401,3401.2
308GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,210$47,520$56,780600.24
309Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,210$47,520$56,780600.24
310Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$45,660$47,120$50,2602300.82
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$46,490$54,6902,7301.79
318Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$43,900$46,390$52,110700.65
319Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,630$46,110$50,580900.34
320Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,900$40,140$49,4403,8300.93
321Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,900$40,140$49,4403,8300.93
322Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
323Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
324Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
325Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
326CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
327Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
328Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
329Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
330Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
331Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
332Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
333Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
334Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
335Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
336Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
337Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
338Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
339Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
340Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,880$36,860$45,4608801.87
341Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,780$36,420$42,2401000.82

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State figures for California

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Stockton-Lodi, CA. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates the Stockton-Lodi market. Modesto reports a plant manager median of $126,930, while Vallejo reports $136,940. These guide Industrial Production Managers. National data provides a foundational context, yet local production managers often manage unique operational configurations not captured in the broad SOC-based average.

Use these local medians as your floor, but prioritize candidates based on their ability to handle the specific production volume of your Stockton-based plants.

CEO salaries report a median of $214,340, closely aligning with the national median of $213,990. Local band width is $184,820, narrower than the national $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, 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. Present a full-package view to ensure your offer is perceived as premium.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a median of $169,090, tracking near the national $171,270. Local band width is $68,610, just under the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because this maps to Architectural and Engineering Managers, the work definition is wide.

CFO roles report a median of $152,090, lower than the national $166,570. The local band width is $92,240, nearly matching the national $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, 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.

Production Technician data reports a median of $36,860, lower than the national $40,110. The local band width is $10,580, narrower than the $12,980 national bandwidth. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Since this maps to Production Workers, All Other, the data is very broad. Recruiters must verify if candidates have the specific industrial machine skills required, as general assembly experience may not command the national median.

Food Process Operator data shows a median of $36,420, compared to the national $39,680. Local band width is $7,460, tighter than the $7,720 national band. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The mapping to Food Processing Workers, All Other is general, but the Stockton region is a hub for these duties. Use this knowledge to focus your interviews on process hygiene and specialized machine knowledge.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

How should I approach hiring Food Process Operators given the recent wage compression?

For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, 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.

Why is the local band width for Production Technicians narrower?

The narrower local band of $10,580 indicates a standardized expectation of roles in the Stockton area. This makes for a more predictable recruiting process compared to the national average.

Does the Stockton-Lodi market favor CFOs seeking long-term stability?

For manufacturing occupations in Stockton-Lodi, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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