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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Tucson, AZ

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 344 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$185,100
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$185,100
  3. Senior Director of Operations$185,100
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$159,610
  5. Process Engineering Manager$159,610
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$159,610
  7. VP of Engineering$159,610
  8. Director of R&D$159,610
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$159,610
  10. NPI Manager$159,610
  11. Capital Projects Manager$159,610
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$159,610
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$159,610
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$159,610
  15. Director of Automation$159,610
  16. Automation Manager$159,610
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$159,610
  18. R&D Manager$159,610
  19. R&D Engineer$159,610
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$159,610
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$159,610
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$159,610
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$138,880
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$138,880
  25. Director of Sales$138,880

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

Roles in Tucson, AZ, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,890$185,100$199,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,890$185,100$199,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$111,890$185,100$199,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,420$159,610$200,9301,0701.93
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,060$138,880$189,5801,1000.69
37Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,720$136,610$160,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
38Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,720$136,610$160,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
39Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,720$136,610$160,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
40Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,720$136,610$160,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
41Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,720$136,610$160,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
42Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
43EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
44EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
45Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
46Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
47Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
48S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
49Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
50Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
51Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
52Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
53Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
54EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
55Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,280$128,860$148,3901,2100.77
56Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,900$128,730$166,1004000.72
57CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
58Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
59Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
60VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
61Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
62Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
63FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
64Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
65Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,550$126,170$164,8301,3600.64
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,900$125,810$154,8004600.74
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$123,710$153,4304,0600.96
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$123,710$153,4304,0600.96
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$123,710$153,4304,0600.96
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$123,710$153,4304,0600.96
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,560$123,710$153,4304,0600.96
104QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,750$119,630$131,3301900.44
105Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
106Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
107Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
108Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
109Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
110Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
111Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
112Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
113Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,160$117,470$157,1801,6903.4
114Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
115Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
116Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
117Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
118Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
119Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,570$104,030$136,0102500.65
120Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
121Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
122Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
123Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
124Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
125Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
126Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
127Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
128Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
129Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
130Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
131CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,610$99,750$128,7009801.32
132Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$96,940$121,5704101.04
133Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$96,940$121,5704101.04
134Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$96,940$121,5704101.04
135Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,930$95,930$121,3601502.64
136Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,930$95,930$121,3601502.64
137Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,930$95,930$121,3601502.64
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,780$95,700$120,1801,0101.1
173VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
174Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
175Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
176Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
177Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
178Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
179Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
180Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
181Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
182Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
183Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
184Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
185Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
186Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,190$92,580$124,5404600.83
187Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,650$91,500$121,6902,3100.86
188Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,650$91,500$121,6902,3100.86
189VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
190VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
191Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
192General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
193Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
194EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
195Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
196Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,400$83,610$133,10012,1301.38
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,910$83,200$103,8503200.92
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,910$83,200$103,8503200.92
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,910$83,200$103,8503200.92
200Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$68,130$82,780$116,230500.39
201Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$68,130$82,780$116,230500.39
202Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$68,130$82,780$116,230500.39
203PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,360$78,190$94,7601500.92
204Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,360$78,190$94,7601500.92
205Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,360$78,190$94,7601500.92
206Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,360$78,190$94,7601500.92
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,450$76,320$95,5602,5700.71
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,450$76,320$95,5602,5700.71
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,450$76,320$95,5602,5700.71
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,450$76,320$95,5602,5700.71
211Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$58,690$73,930$73,9305806.82
212Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,340$72,320$88,8601,3501.1
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,860$70,550$95,1601,4601.4
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,860$70,550$95,1601,4601.4
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,860$70,550$95,1601,4601.4
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,270$70,260$91,1609200.54
224Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
225Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
226Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
227Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
228Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
229Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
230Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
231Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
232Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,770$68,950$88,7102,0001.29
233CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,130$65,520$78,430600.87
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,770$64,830$77,5203600.33
252Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,120$64,750$75,5401000.93
253Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$44,960$64,430$101,610501.17
254Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,470$59,480$73,4201,3400.71
255Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
256Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
257CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
258Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
259Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
260First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
261Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
262Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
263Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
264Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
265Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
266Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,240$59,080$74,7201,3400.9
267NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$48,990$59,040$73,820700.49
268Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
269Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
270Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
271Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
272Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
273Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,280$58,580$72,0301,3201.35
274Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,730$58,540$70,2301,1900.76
275Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,730$58,540$70,2301,1900.76
276Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,580$56,070$60,8401,3801.35
277CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
2785-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
279Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
280CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
281Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
282Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
283EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
284CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
285Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
286Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
287Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
288Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
289Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,730$55,700$62,6705900.82
290Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$45,100$54,920$78,450300.24
291Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$45,100$54,920$78,450300.24
292Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
293TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
294Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
295Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
296Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
297Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
298Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
299Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
300Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
301Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
302Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
303Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,240$51,150$62,4607400.71
304Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
305Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
306Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
307Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
308CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
309Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
310Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
311Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
312Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
313Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
314Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
315Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
316Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
317Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
318Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
319Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
320Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
321Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
322Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,070$49,890$57,3601800.29
323Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,670$49,550$61,0901000.59
324CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,490$49,310$60,4802400.57
325Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,260$45,630$51,1601,2000.62
326GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,290$45,550$47,7801100.31
327Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,290$45,550$47,7801100.31
328Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,280$45,540$59,8705900.95
329Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,280$45,540$59,8705900.95
330SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,280$45,540$59,8705900.95
331Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,280$45,540$59,8705900.95
332Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,540$45,430$50,4201100.26
333Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,540$45,430$50,4201100.26
334Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
335Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
336Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
337Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
338Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
339Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
340Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,620$43,840$54,5201,9700.96
341Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,590$42,900$46,1702600.71
342Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,660$39,190$45,920800.23
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,930$36,180$37,9705,3700.97
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,930$36,180$37,9705,3700.97

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Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, QC Lab Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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 Arizona

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters assessment of the Tucson metro identifies a distinct pay profile for core industrial roles. The CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) reports a local median of $185,100, which sits below the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width of $88,100 shows a moderate range, though it remains far below the national middle-band width of $226,660.

The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry median is $409,320, suggesting that local leadership compensation in Tucson focuses heavily on base salary rather than the extensive incentive packages found in global tech manufacturing hubs. This role experienced a notable median increase of $33,550 from the previous $151,550 benchmark.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) earn a median of $159,610 locally, compared to the $171,270 national median. With a middle-band width of $74,510, Tucson-based managers face a competitive local labor environment. The national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry median of $192,800 is considerably higher than the local manager median, pointing to a potential premium for specialized aerospace technical leadership. This role reported a decrease of $20,150 from the prior median of $179,760, signaling a potential cooling in demand or a change in local job classification density.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) role (SOC 11-2022) commands a median of $138,880 in Tucson, while the national median is $148,270. With a wide middle-band width of $94,520, the local compensation structure varies based on sales performance and territory scale. The national industry median for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing is $215,500. This role experienced a $16,210 increase from the prior $122,670 figure. The Tucson area location quotient of 0.69 demonstrates a lower concentration of industrial sales management than larger, high-volume production metros like Phoenix.

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Why did the Manufacturing Engineering Manager median decrease in Tucson?

The $20,150 decline in the median from $179,760 to $159,610 likely reflects changes in the specific composition of roles sampled by the BLS. It may also represent a broader correction in local management demand for specialized engineering leadership.

What does the middle-band width indicate for the VP of Sales role?

The $94,520 width suggests high variability in compensation packages, which are often heavily weighted toward commission and performance-based incentives. Base pay alone does not represent the full earnings potential for this role.

How do local Injection Molding Technician wages compare to the national benchmark?

The local median of $39,190 is below the national median of $44,350 for this role. This gap suggests that Tucson employers maintain lower base wage floors for machine operators compared to more specialized manufacturing regions.

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