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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Vallejo, 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 336 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$189,360
  2. Process Engineering Manager$189,360
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$189,360
  4. VP of Engineering$189,360
  5. Director of R&D$189,360
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$189,360
  7. NPI Manager$189,360
  8. Capital Projects Manager$189,360
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$189,360
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$189,360
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$189,360
  12. Director of Automation$189,360
  13. Automation Manager$189,360
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$189,360
  15. R&D Manager$189,360
  16. R&D Engineer$189,360
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$189,360
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$189,360
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$189,360
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$180,180
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$180,180
  22. Senior Director of Operations$180,180
  23. QC Microbiology Manager$168,860
  24. Plant HR Manager$163,560
  25. Controls Engineer$160,060

Bars show the top 25 of 336 ranked. The table below lists all 336. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Vallejo, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,570$189,360$223,0301100.56
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$112,330$180,180$300,0001800.95
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$112,330$180,180$300,0001800.95
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$112,330$180,180$300,0001800.95
23QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$156,450$168,860$175,4101300.84
24Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$123,900$163,560$192,6501200.6
25Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
26Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
27Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
28Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
29Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
30Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
31Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
32Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
33Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,240$160,060$160,7701500.79
34Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
35EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
36EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
37Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
38Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
39Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
40S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
41Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
42Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
43Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
44Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
45Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
46EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
47Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,860$158,080$198,0303800.65
48CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
49Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
50Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
51VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
52Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
53Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
54FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
55Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
56Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,490$157,530$202,4904600.59
57Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,010$153,670$179,350500.63
58Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,010$153,670$179,350500.63
59Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,010$153,670$179,350500.63
60Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,010$153,670$179,350500.63
61Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,010$153,670$179,350500.63
62Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
63Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
64Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
65Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
66Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
67Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
68Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
69Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
70Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
71VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
72Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
73Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
74QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
75Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
76Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
77FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
78FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
79Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
80QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
81Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
82Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
83Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
84Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
85Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
86Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
87Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
88Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
89QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
90Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
91CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
92Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
93Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
94Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,170$136,940$175,2102000.9
95PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$108,550$136,930$169,3903300.21
96MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$108,550$136,930$169,3903300.21
97SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$108,550$136,930$169,3903300.21
98Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$108,550$136,930$169,3903300.21
99Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$108,550$136,930$169,3903300.21
100Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,870$131,830$161,1001400.95
101Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,870$131,830$161,1001400.95
102Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$97,870$131,830$161,1001400.95
103VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
104Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
105Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
106Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
107Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
108Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
109Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
110Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
111Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
112Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
113Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
114Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
115Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
116Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,990$120,090$158,6602401.15
117VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
118VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
119Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
120General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
121Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
122EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
123Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
124Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,270$114,410$170,9902,3100.71
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,630$113,630$137,1701900.57
160Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,410$109,550$136,0001701.31
161Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,410$109,550$136,0001701.31
162Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,410$109,550$136,0001701.31
163Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
164Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
165Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
166Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
167Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
168Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
169Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
170Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
171Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
172Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
173Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
174CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,090$106,800$132,9301300.48
175VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
176Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
177Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
178National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
179Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
180National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
181Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
182Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
183Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
184Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
185Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
186Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
187Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
188Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$74,100$106,530$167,8006801.16
189Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,220$106,520$138,9707200.73
190Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,220$106,520$138,9707200.73
191Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
192Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
193Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
194Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
195Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
196Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
197Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
198Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
199Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$79,910$102,840$126,8306301.1
200Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
201Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
202Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
203Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
204Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
205Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,990$102,440$139,5501400.96
206NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$76,210$97,470$127,500300.57
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,980$95,800$118,4706900.51
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,980$95,800$118,4706900.51
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,980$95,800$118,4706900.51
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,980$95,800$118,4706900.51
211PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$84,990$93,500$123,610701.21
212Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$84,990$93,500$123,610701.21
213Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$84,990$93,500$123,610701.21
214Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$84,990$93,500$123,610701.21
215Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,250$81,470$103,0701301.7
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,400$80,600$103,4605500.89
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,660$80,490$101,8103300.73
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,610$80,140$115,9302800.72
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,610$80,140$115,9302800.72
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,610$80,140$115,9302800.72
228Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,870$79,490$104,6607201.03
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,440$78,200$99,9805201.27
247Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$67,060$77,320$90,250300.8
248Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,520$70,580$82,9505901.02
249Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,520$70,580$82,9505901.02
250Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$54,690$67,950$80,4504901.29
251Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
252TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
253Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
254Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
255Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
256Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
257Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
258Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
259Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
260Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
261Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
262Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,110$63,860$79,5202800.72
263GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,120$63,790$74,070800.64
264Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,120$63,790$74,070800.64
265Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
266Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
267Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
268Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
269Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
270Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,560$62,590$79,8904101.14
271QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,960$62,470$79,490701.24
272Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$48,170$62,460$64,1201,0701.49
273Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$52,420$60,360$79,880500.82
274CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
2755-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
276Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
277CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
278Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
279Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
280EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
281CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
282Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
283Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
284Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
285Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
286Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,020$59,850$78,0301500.55
287CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,310$59,740$67,5101701.1
288Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
289Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
290CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
291Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
292Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
293First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
294Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
295Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
296Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
297Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
298Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
299Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,830$55,700$71,4205701.03
300Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,330$52,360$60,380600.39
301Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,330$52,360$60,380600.39
302Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,490$48,050$59,9701200.86
303Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
304Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
305Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
306Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
307Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
308Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
309Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,720$47,260$58,1706300.83
310Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
311Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
312Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
313Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
314CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
315Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
316Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
317Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
318Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
319Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
320Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
321Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
322Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
323Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
324Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
325Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
326Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
327Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
328Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,090$47,040$67,8302701.15
329Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,880$45,240$49,710400.33
330Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$44,220$56,8101200.53
331Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$44,220$56,8101200.53
332SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$44,220$56,8101200.53
333Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$44,220$56,8101200.53
334Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,220$43,680$50,4901,7800.87
335Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$38,220$43,680$50,4901,7800.87
336Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,530$38,530$38,5302103.5

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 Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for California

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

In Vallejo, CA, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager reports a median of 189,360, down slightly from 190,480. The local middle-band width is 69,460. Nationally, the broader engineering manager category lists a median of 171,270 and a band width of 73,140. The Vallejo median is currently higher than the national average.

BLS does not track specific aerospace engineering management as a distinct title, which is a major limitation for recruiters.

For manufacturing occupations in Vallejo, CA, 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 187,670. The national median for the broader chief executive SOC is 213,990. The local executive pay in Vallejo is lower than the national median. This metric, from SOC 11-1011, is highly non-specific regarding the size or output of the manufacturing entities involved.

For manufacturing occupations in Vallejo, CA, 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 18,960. The national figure for the broader medical scientist SOC shows a median of 103,410. The Vallejo median is significantly above the national level. Because the BLS maps this specific microbiology management title to the broader medical scientist occupation, the data is imprecise for manufacturing laboratory managers.

For manufacturing occupations in Vallejo, CA, 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 is 12,270. The national median for the broader janitor SOC is 36,840. Local wages are above the national median. This role has a location quotient of 0.87, indicating slightly lower employment density compared to the national labor market. The data does not account for specialized industrial sanitation processes.

The Food Process Operator records a median of 38,530, down from 39,180. The middle-band width is 0, suggesting perfect wage uniformity in the local sample. The national median for the broader category is 39,680. Local pay is competitive with national averages. The location quotient of 3.5 is exceptionally high, proving that food processing labor is a concentrated segment of the Vallejo economy.

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Why is the middle-band width for the Food Process Operator listed as zero?

A middle-band width of zero means that the P25 and P75 figures are identical, indicating that the reported wages for these percentiles are perfectly uniform. This is rare but reflects the provided OEWS record for this metro area.

Is the QC Microbiology Manager wage representative of manufacturing lab management?

The data is mapped to the general 'Medical Scientists' category, which is a broad catch-all. It captures scientific wages but does not reflect the specific management and leadership experience required for an industrial manufacturing QC facility.

What is the significance of the 3.5 location quotient for Food Process Operators?

A location quotient of 3.5 means that food processing operators are 350% more concentrated in Vallejo than they are across the United States. This confirms that food manufacturing is a significant local industry driver.

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