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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Urban Honolulu, HI

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 325 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$315,920
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$315,920
  3. Senior Director of Operations$315,920
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$150,220
  5. Process Engineering Manager$150,220
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$150,220
  7. VP of Engineering$150,220
  8. Director of R&D$150,220
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$150,220
  10. NPI Manager$150,220
  11. Capital Projects Manager$150,220
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$150,220
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$150,220
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$150,220
  15. Director of Automation$150,220
  16. Automation Manager$150,220
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$150,220
  18. R&D Manager$150,220
  19. R&D Engineer$150,220
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$150,220
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$150,220
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$150,220
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$134,670
  24. EHS Manager$134,670
  25. EHS Director$134,670

Bars show the top 25 of 325 ranked. The table below lists all 325. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Urban Honolulu, HI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$192,420$315,920$427,1403400.58
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$192,420$315,920$427,1403400.58
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$192,420$315,920$427,1403400.58
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,130$150,220$173,1101,0401.64
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,970$134,670$160,330Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,150$134,330$169,9403,0001.24
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,850$129,240$161,8405500.87
47Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
48Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
49Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
50Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
51Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
52Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
53Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
54Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
55Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
56Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
57Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
58Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
59Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
60Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
61Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
62Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
63Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
64Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
65Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
66Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
67Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
68Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
69Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
70Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
71Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
72Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
73EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
74VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
75Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
76Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
77Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
78Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
79Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
80Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
81Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$125,980$155,770500.05
82Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
83Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
84Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
85Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
86Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
87Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
88Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
89Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
90Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
91VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
92Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
93Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
94QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
95Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
96Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
97FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
98FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
99Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
100QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
101Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
102Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
103Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
104Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
105Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
106Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
107Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
108Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
109QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
110Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
111CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
112Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
113Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
114Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,600$124,290$165,770900.13
115Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
116Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
117Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
118Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
119Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
120Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$121,010$151,6709602.17
121Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$118,140$120,560$127,8201701.38
122PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$120,230$155,2201,2900.27
123MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$120,230$155,2201,2900.27
124SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$120,230$155,2201,2900.27
125Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$120,230$155,2201,2900.27
126Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,790$120,230$155,2201,2900.27
127VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
128Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
129Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
130National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
131Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
132National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
133Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
134Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
135Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
136Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
137Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
138Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
139Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
140Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,600$117,120$163,9301,2400.68
141Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,990$114,990$147,8901700.7
142Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,990$114,990$147,8901700.7
143Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,990$114,990$147,8901700.7
144Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,990$114,990$147,8901700.7
145Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,990$114,990$147,8901700.7
146VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
147VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
148Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
149General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
150Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
151EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
152Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
153Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$113,940$157,8509,4300.94
154VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
155Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
156Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
157Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
158Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
159Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
160Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
161Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
162Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
163Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
164Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
165Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
166Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
167Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,500$106,500$134,6806000.95
168Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,300$106,020$138,2305001.11
169Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,300$106,020$138,2305001.11
170Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,300$106,020$138,2305001.11
171Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
172Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
173Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
174Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
175Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
176Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
177Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
178Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
179Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$105,460$130,3609301.63
180Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$74,970$100,270$120,7402,2901.05
181Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
182Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
183Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
184Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
185Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
186Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
187Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
188Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
189Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
190Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
191Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
192CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$117,3504900.57
193Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$95,600$108,4005601.38
194Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$95,600$108,4005601.38
195Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$95,600$108,4005601.38
196NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$69,860$92,620$111,0103902.25
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,850$90,400$118,0402,4301.37
206PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,070$85,420$94,8703401.85
207Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,070$85,420$94,8703401.85
208Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,070$85,420$94,8703401.85
209Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,070$85,420$94,8703401.85
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,030$84,910$107,9301300.53
211CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
2125-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
213Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
214CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
215Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
216Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
217EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
218CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
219Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
220Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
221Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
222Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
223Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502500.3
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,040$83,390$104,5401,0800.9
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,040$83,390$104,5401,0800.9
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,040$83,390$104,5401,0800.9
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
228Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
229TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
230Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
231Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
232Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
233Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
234Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
235Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
236Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
237Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
238Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
239Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
240Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
241Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
242Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$64,160$81,120$92,6904300.36
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,810$81,120$98,7407200.57
257Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,460$79,090$104,9901,2400.4
258Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,460$79,090$104,9901,2400.4
259Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$71,240$77,560$89,1701400.32
260Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,120$76,690$101,7501,3300.95
261Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
262Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
263Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
264Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
265Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
266CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
267Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
268Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,610$75,000$106,0101,0500.54
269Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,890$74,990$92,8703,5900.86
270Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,890$74,990$92,8703,5900.86
271Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,890$74,990$92,8703,5900.86
272Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,890$74,990$92,8703,5900.86
273Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
274Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
275Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
276Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
277Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
278Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,570$66,220$83,5008300.74
279Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,270$65,890$81,5702,3201.29
280Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,270$65,890$81,5702,3201.29
281Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$55,950$65,450$76,9401,0600.9
282QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$60,420$63,910$106,700400.23
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,420$61,630$72,5405200.3
295Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,310$51,260$66,3507500.34
296Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
297Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
298Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
299Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
300Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
301Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
302Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$50,530$66,3101,0700.46
303Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,840$50,000$57,7804702.34
304Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
305Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
306Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
307Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
308CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
309Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
310Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
311Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
312Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
313Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
314Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
315Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
316Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
317Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
318Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
319Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
320Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
321Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
322Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$47,4801400.19
323Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,020$44,140$48,2102700.65
324Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,770$36,760$46,5108,0901.28
325Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,770$36,760$46,5108,0901.28

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Hawaii

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Urban Honolulu, HI. 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 Urban Honolulu, HI, the CEO / President role reports a median of 315,920. This is significantly higher than the national median of 213,990. The local middle-band width for this SOC 11-1011 position is 234,720, compared to the national width of 226,660. This high local median is likely influenced by the cost of business and executive-level demand in the region.

The data remains broad as it includes all chief executive roles across industries.

For manufacturing occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is 47,980. The national median for the architectural and engineering manager occupation is 171,270, with a much wider middle-band width of 73,140. The location quotient for this role is 1.64, confirming a higher-than-average concentration of these roles in the Honolulu metro area.

The Regulatory Affairs Manager reports a local median of 134,670, up from 127,150. The local middle-band width is 56,360. Nationally, this role is mapped to the broader managers, all other category, which reports a median of 141,900 and a band width of 83,420. The local median is slightly below the national mark. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the BLS does not distinguish regulatory managers from other specialized management roles in the SOC.

For manufacturing occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width here is 11,190. Nationally, the broader printing press operator median is 45,780 with a wider middle-band width of 18,350. This mapping assumes the printing role covers a generic set of tasks, as the BLS does not break out individual printing processes.

For manufacturing occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is 15,740. This is very close to the national median of 36,840 and a national band width of 11,820. The location quotient of 1.28 suggests a higher concentration of this labor force locally. These figures lack specific technical premiums for industrial sanitization as they are bundled within the broader janitor occupation.

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How does Honolulu executive pay compare to national metrics?

The median pay for chief executives in Honolulu is substantially higher than the national median for the same SOC. This likely reflects the regional economic profile and the high cost of executive talent in the metro.

Why is the Regulatory Affairs Manager mapped to 'Managers, All Other'?

The BLS uses standardized occupation categories, and since there is no standalone SOC for regulatory affairs, it falls into the 'All Other' category. This means the reported wage represents a mix of diverse management roles, not specifically regulatory experts.

What does the location quotient of 1.64 for the engineering manager suggest?

A location quotient of 1.64 implies that engineering management roles are 64% more concentrated in Honolulu than the national average. This points to a specialized regional demand for these professionals.

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