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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

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 220 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$210,760
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$210,760
  3. Senior Director of Operations$210,760
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$160,690
  5. Corporate Controller$160,690
  6. Plant Controller$160,690
  7. VP of Finance$160,690
  8. Division Controller$160,690
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$160,690
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$160,690
  11. Senior Plant Controller$160,690
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$160,690
  13. Plant HR Manager$154,640
  14. Regulatory Affairs Manager$137,940
  15. EHS Manager$137,940
  16. EHS Director$137,940
  17. Safety Manager$137,940
  18. Environmental Manager$137,940
  19. Process Safety Manager$137,940
  20. S&OP Manager$137,940
  21. Trade Compliance Manager$137,940
  22. Service / Aftermarket Manager$137,940
  23. Environmental Engineer$137,940
  24. Sustainability Manager / Director$137,940
  25. Senior EHS Manager$137,940

Bars show the top 25 of 220 ranked. The table below lists all 220. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,020$210,760$327,760300.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,020$210,760$327,760300.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$145,020$210,760$327,760300.48
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,270$160,690$203,0101300.47
13Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$130,350$154,640$180,680300.48
14Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
15EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
16EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
17Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
18Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
19Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
20S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
21Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
22Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
23Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
24Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
25Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
26EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
27Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$122,000$137,940$168,490700.34
28VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
29Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
30Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
31National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
32Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
33National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
34Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
35Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
36Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
37Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
38Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
39Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
40Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
41Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,530$136,090$192,180900.44
42Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
43Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
44Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
45Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
46Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
47Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
48Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
49Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
50Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,830$132,930$132,930801.19
51PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,180$131,970$159,2201600.29
52MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,180$131,970$159,2201600.29
53SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,180$131,970$159,2201600.29
54Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,180$131,970$159,2201600.29
55Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,180$131,970$159,2201600.29
56Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,740$129,110$158,660400.74
57Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,740$129,110$158,660400.74
58Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,740$129,110$158,660400.74
59Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
60Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
61Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
62Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
63Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
64Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
65Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
66Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
67Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
68VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
69Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
70Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
71QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
72Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
73Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
74FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
75FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
76Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
77QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
78Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
79Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
80Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
81Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
82Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
83Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
84Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
85Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
86QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
87Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
88CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
89Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
90Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
91Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,880$126,780$152,260400.45
92VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
93VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
94Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
95General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
96Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
97EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
98Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
99Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$86,750$118,520$162,3106500.57
100Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
101Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
102Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
103Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
104Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
105Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
106Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
107Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
108Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
109Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
110Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
111CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,200$111,030$136,710400.41
112Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,960$106,760$133,0602400.68
113Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,960$106,760$133,0602400.68
114Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
115Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
116Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
117Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
118Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
119Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
120Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
121Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
122Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,610$97,510$121,3402501.24
123Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$72,860$93,560$121,8903701.48
124Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,920$93,430$111,560501.03
125Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,920$93,430$111,560501.03
126Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,920$93,430$111,560501.03
127Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,560$87,770$106,7504100.85
128Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,560$87,770$106,7504100.85
129Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,560$87,770$106,7504100.85
130Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,560$87,770$106,7504100.85
131Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,980$82,770$99,6601400.99
132Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,980$82,770$99,6601400.99
133Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,980$82,770$99,6601400.99
134Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,660$79,170$94,1601600.97
135Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
136Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
137Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
138Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
139Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
140Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
141Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
142Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
143Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
144Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
145Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
146Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
147Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
148Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
149Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
150Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
151End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
152Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,250$77,120$127,1803302.29
153Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
154Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
155Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
156Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
157Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
158CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
159Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
160Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$69,720$82,0802000.91
161Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,610$61,630$74,5201200.86
162Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,900$61,040$76,4302101.01
163Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,900$61,040$76,4302101.01
164CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
1655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
166Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
167CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
168Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
169Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
170EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
171CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
172Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
173Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
174Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
175Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
176Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,870$51,630$63,8201301.4
177Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
178Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
179Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
180Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
181Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
182Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$50,020$63,690900.67
183Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
184TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
185Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
186Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
187Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
188Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
189Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
190Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
191Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
192Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
193Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
194Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,040$49,780$60,570900.67
195Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
196Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
197Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
198Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
199Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
200Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
201Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,750$46,210$52,9202200.83
202Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
203Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
204CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
205Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
206Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
207First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
208Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
209Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
210Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
211Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
212Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
213Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,130$42,950$52,8002201.13
214Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,450$41,900$44,9604301.69
215Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,960$40,750$46,4807801.08
216Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,960$40,750$46,4807801.08
217Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,690$39,690$50,4801601.92
218Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,690$39,690$50,4801601.92
219SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,690$39,690$50,4801601.92
220Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,690$39,690$50,4801601.92

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Yield Engineer (Semiconductor), Battery Cell Process Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Design Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Reliability Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Director of Operational Excellence, VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Supplier Development Engineer, Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications 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, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Production Technician, Setup Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Process Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Battery Cell Production Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, CIP Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Lean Manager, Procurement Manager, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Mold / Die Design Engineer, NPI Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Test Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist, QC Microbiology Manager, Maintenance Engineer, EHS Engineer, VP of Operational Excellence, Director of Continuous Improvement, Lean Specialist / Coordinator, Master Black Belt, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Category Manager (Direct Materials), Supplier Development Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Senior Production Planner, Senior Buyer, Director of Logistics, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Material Flow / Logistics Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Skilled Machine Operator, Utility / Relief Operator, Production Trainer (OJT Trainer), Senior Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter), Control Room (DCS) Operator, Batch Maker / Compounder, Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating), Retort / Thermal Process Operator, Brewer / Cellar Operator, Senior Process Technician, Lead Process Technician.

State figures for Washington

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

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In the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, region, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is represented by 30 individuals under the broad SOC 11-1011 Chief Executives category. For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity.

Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

On a national level, the Chief Executives occupation reports 204,350 employees with a median salary of $213,990. The local median is slightly below this national median. For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. In the context of the Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry, the national median stands at $409,320, illustrating that industry-specific leadership compensation significantly exceeds broad-category occupational medians.

Comparative metro data for the Plant Manager role (SOC 11-3051) offers insight into senior industrial leadership pay in similar areas. For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. These figures, while relating to production management, illustrate the regional salary tiers that often serve as a backdrop for senior executive recruiting. Wenatchee-East Wenatchee’s location quotient for the CEO role is 0.48, which is lower than the national average.

The salary data for this role in Wenatchee is sensitive to the mix of reporting organizations, given the broad occupational scope. Because this classification is not specific to the manufacturing industry, the reported figures provide a general, rather than sector-specific, market baseline. For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. When benchmarking for executive talent, manufacturing firms should use internal data and industry-specific market analysis to supplement these broad BLS indicators.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

How does the Wenatchee CEO median compare to the national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry median?

The local broad executive median is $210,760, whereas the national industry-specific median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. This gap highlights the higher earnings potential in specialized manufacturing sectors.

What is the meaning of the 0.48 location quotient?

A location quotient of 0.48 means this metro has approximately 52% fewer executive-level roles relative to its economy than the national average. This indicates a smaller, less concentrated market for high-level executive talent.

What does the wide middleBandWidth signify for local executive pay?

For manufacturing occupations in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This breadth is expected in a broad occupational definition that aggregates leaders from diverse sectors and organizational sizes.

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