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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Visalia, 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 331 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$155,510
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$155,510
  3. Senior Director of Operations$155,510
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$154,630
  5. Process Engineering Manager$154,630
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$154,630
  7. VP of Engineering$154,630
  8. Director of R&D$154,630
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$154,630
  10. NPI Manager$154,630
  11. Capital Projects Manager$154,630
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$154,630
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$154,630
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$154,630
  15. Director of Automation$154,630
  16. Automation Manager$154,630
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$154,630
  18. R&D Manager$154,630
  19. R&D Engineer$154,630
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$154,630
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$154,630
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$154,630
  23. Plant HR Manager$142,320
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$138,630
  25. Corporate Controller$138,630

Bars show the top 25 of 331 ranked. The table below lists all 331. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Visalia, CA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$104,030$155,510$239,6302100.92
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$104,030$155,510$239,6302100.92
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$104,030$155,510$239,6302100.92
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,540$154,630$197,300600.24
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,930$142,320$177,3701200.49
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,990$138,630$184,2603700.4
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,020$130,570$164,7902500.36
47QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$128,150$129,480$129,8601000.52
48PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,000$126,170$157,6702300.12
49MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,000$126,170$157,6702300.12
50SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,000$126,170$157,6702300.12
51Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,000$126,170$157,6702300.12
52Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,000$126,170$157,6702300.12
53Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
54Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
55Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
56Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
57Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
58Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
59Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
60Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
61Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,430$124,010$126,770900.4
62Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
63Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
64Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
65Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
66Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
67Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
68Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
69Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
70Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
71VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
72Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
73Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
74QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
75Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
76Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
77FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
78FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
79Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
80QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
81Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
82Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
83Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
84Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
85Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
86Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
87Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
88Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
89QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
90Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
91CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
92Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
93Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
94Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$122,430$154,2102100.78
95Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,410$116,150$134,6601600.96
96Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,410$116,150$134,6601600.96
97Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,410$116,150$134,6601600.96
98Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
99Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
100Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
101Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
102Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
103Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
104Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
105Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
106Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
107Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
108Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
109Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
110Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
111Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
112Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
113Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
114Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
115Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
116Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
117Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
118Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
119Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
120Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
121Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
122Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
123Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
124EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
125VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
126Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
127Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
128Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
129Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
130Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
131Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
132Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,710$101,860$124,160800.21
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,270$98,600$149,0502,0800.54
141Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
142Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
143Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
144Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
145Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
146Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,150$98,570$120,310400.21
147VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
148Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
149Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
150Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
151Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
152Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
153Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
154Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
155Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
156Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
157Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
158Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
159Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
160Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,360$97,200$130,6902200.88
161Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,270$95,770$124,0704500.38
162Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,270$95,770$124,0704500.38
163VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
164Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
165Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
166National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
167Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
168National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
169Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
170Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
171Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
172Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
173Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
174Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
175Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
176Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,090$95,200$150,7105800.82
177Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
178Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
179Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
180Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
181Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
182Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
183Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
184Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
185Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
186Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
187Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
188CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,540$92,770$121,900900.28
189Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,660$89,050$107,670604.38
190Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,660$89,050$107,670604.38
191Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,670$87,570$109,180300.34
192Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,120$84,510$100,4001200.78
193Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,120$84,510$100,4001200.78
194Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,120$84,510$100,4001200.78
195Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
196Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
197Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
198Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
199Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
200Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
201Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
202Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
203Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,380$84,430$105,0304700.69
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,100$79,400$99,5608700.55
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,100$79,400$99,5608700.55
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,100$79,400$99,5608700.55
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,100$79,400$99,5608700.55
208PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,250$75,470$80,560400.57
209Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,250$75,470$80,560400.57
210Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,250$75,470$80,560400.57
211Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,250$75,470$80,560400.57
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,730$73,860$93,7901800.38
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,730$73,860$93,7901800.38
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,730$73,860$93,7901800.38
215Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
216Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
217Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
218Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
219Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
220CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
221Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
222Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,590$73,210$89,9806100.83
223Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,770$69,050$83,6802700.49
224Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,970$64,990$85,8303300.74
225Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,900$64,390$79,1706400.76
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,050$62,460$76,2505801.2
244Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,240$61,310$75,9407601.11
245Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,240$61,310$75,9407601.11
246Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
247Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
248Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
249Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
250Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
251Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,710$57,100$68,6105001.16
252CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,450$56,670$64,800500.29
253QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$41,900$51,360$57,880500.84
254Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$50,090$70,860600.22
255Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$50,090$70,860600.22
256SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$50,090$70,860600.22
257Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$50,090$70,860600.22
258CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
2595-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
260Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
261CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
262Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
263Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
264EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
265CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
266Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
267Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
268Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
269Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
270Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,080$49,750$60,8001300.4
271Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,770$49,680$57,1001400.89
272Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
273TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
274Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
275Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
276Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
277Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
278Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
279Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
280Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
281Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
282Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
283Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$46,850$59,7103500.76
284GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,670$46,640$58,540300.21
285Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,670$46,640$58,540300.21
286Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,600$46,590$59,0301,7302.03
287Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
288Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
289CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
290Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
291Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
292First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
293Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
294Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
295Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
296Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
297Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
298Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,130$46,030$57,9204800.73
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,400$45,760$51,7408200.91
306Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$39,160$44,420$46,030600.85
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,690$44,120$61,6903901.4
326Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,230$43,710$45,040800.43
327Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,230$43,710$45,040800.43
328Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,700$42,250$60,770801.05
329Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,520$41,080$45,180500.69
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,040$38,000$47,3602,3800.98
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,040$38,000$47,3602,3800.98

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, 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, Injection Molding Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Director of Procurement, Commodity 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.

State figures for California

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Visalia, CA, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) shows a median of 155,510, down from the prior median of 170,690. The middle-band width is 135,600. The national median for the broader chief executive SOC is 213,990. Visalia executive pay is below the national mid-point. As with other reports, the data does not distinguish between manufacturing leadership and broader business executives.

For manufacturing occupations in Visalia, 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 63,760. The national median for the architectural and engineering manager category is 171,270. Local pay is lower than national levels. The role is categorized under broad engineering management, failing to account for specialized industry sector skills.

The Plant HR Manager records a median of 142,320, falling from 148,110. The middle-band width is 62,440. The national median for the broader human resources manager SOC is 149,280. The local wage is close to the national mark. The mapping to a general management SOC means the findings do not specifically identify manufacturing plant HR requirements.

For manufacturing occupations in Visalia, 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 4,660. The national median for the broader biological technician category is 57,510, showing the local market pays significantly less. This SOC covers all biological technicians, masking the nuances of bioprocess-specific technician duties in manufacturing.

For manufacturing occupations in Visalia, 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 12,320. The national median for the janitor SOC is 36,840. The local median is higher than the national standard. The location quotient of 0.98 shows a balanced regional concentration compared to the national average.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The median pay for bioprocess technicians is notably lower than the national median for the broader biological technician occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Visalia, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The median pay for bioprocess technicians is notably lower than the national median for the broader biological technician occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Visalia, CA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How should HR managers view the Plant HR Manager data?

The data is mapped to the general human resources manager category and lacks specific plant-HR precision. It serves as an indicator of general HR management compensation in the region, not a target for industrial HR expertise.

Why does the Sanitation Technician wage in Visalia exceed the national median?

The median for this occupation in Visalia is higher than the national median reported by the BLS for janitors. This could be influenced by localized market demand for production-facility cleaners in the region.

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