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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Wichita, KS

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 355 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$198,910
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$198,910
  3. Senior Director of Operations$198,910
  4. Purchasing Manager$155,970
  5. Strategic Sourcing Manager$155,970
  6. Procurement Manager$155,970
  7. Director of Procurement$155,970
  8. Commodity Manager$155,970
  9. CFO (Manufacturing)$155,060
  10. Corporate Controller$155,060
  11. Plant Controller$155,060
  12. VP of Finance$155,060
  13. Division Controller$155,060
  14. Assistant Plant Controller$155,060
  15. FP&A Manager (Operations)$155,060
  16. Senior Plant Controller$155,060
  17. Senior Cost Accountant$155,060
  18. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$154,310
  19. Process Engineering Manager$154,310
  20. Controls / Automation Manager$154,310
  21. VP of Engineering$154,310
  22. Director of R&D$154,310
  23. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$154,310
  24. NPI Manager$154,310
  25. Capital Projects Manager$154,310

Bars show the top 25 of 355 ranked. The table below lists all 355. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Wichita, KS, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,490$198,910$303,9203500.87
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,490$198,910$303,9203500.87
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$127,490$198,910$303,9203500.87
4Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,430$155,970$177,8601600.97
5Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,430$155,970$177,8601600.97
6Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,430$155,970$177,8601600.97
7Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,430$155,970$177,8601600.97
8Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,430$155,970$177,8601600.97
9CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
10Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
11Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
12VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
13Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
14Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
15FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
16Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
17Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,160$155,060$204,9401,0600.63
18Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
19Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
20Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
21VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
22Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
23Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
24NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
25Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
26Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
27Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
28Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
29Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
30Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
31Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
32R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
33R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
34Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
35Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
36Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,310$154,310$191,0203500.81
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,510$134,650$191,1609600.76
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,980$132,050$169,5902200.51
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$131,710$176,0904700.38
66Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,430$128,780$161,350Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
67Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,430$128,780$161,350Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
68MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,430$128,780$161,350Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
69Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,430$128,780$161,350Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
70Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,430$128,780$161,350Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,010$127,360$167,6205101.03
104Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$113,310$141,3102300.75
105Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$113,310$141,3102300.75
106Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$113,310$141,3102300.75
107PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,890$105,980$129,1802,0400.61
108MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,890$105,980$129,1802,0400.61
109SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,890$105,980$129,1802,0400.61
110Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,890$105,980$129,1802,0400.61
111Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,890$105,980$129,1802,0400.61
112Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
113Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
114Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
115Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
116Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
117Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
118Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
119Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
120Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
121Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
122Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
123Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
124Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
125Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
126Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
127Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
128Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
129Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
130Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
131Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
132Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
133Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
134Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
135Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
136Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
137Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
138EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
139VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
140Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
141Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
142Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
143Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
144Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
145Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
146Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,450$101,510$122,0301,1101.53
147Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8801904.25
148Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8801904.25
149Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8801904.25
150CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$64,990$99,790$105,7703906.93
151Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
152Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
153Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
154Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
155Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
156Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
157Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
158Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
159Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,940$98,480$124,1404001
160VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
161Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
162Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
163Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
164Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
165Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
166Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
167Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
168Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
169Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
170Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
171Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
172Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
173Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$97,600$116,6301800.41
174Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,030$96,040$118,220900.54
175Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
176Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
177Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
178Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
179Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
180Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
181Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
182Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
183Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
184Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
185Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
186CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,580$94,610$115,9908001.36
187Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,990$92,730$119,630500.5
188Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,990$92,730$119,630500.5
189Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,990$92,730$119,630500.5
190Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,930$89,170$118,9701,1400.54
191Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,930$89,170$118,9701,1400.54
192VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
193VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
194Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
195General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
196Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
197EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
198Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
199Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,920$85,230$130,6105,0600.73
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,160$84,640$105,0402600.91
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,160$84,640$105,0402600.91
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,160$84,640$105,0402600.91
203Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$71,450$83,890$84,1404403.92
204Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$71,450$83,890$84,1404403.92
205Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
206Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
207Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
208Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
209Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
210Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
211Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
212Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
213Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
214Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
215Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
216Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
217Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
218Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
219Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
220Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
221End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
222Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,410$83,540$83,7902,4702.83
223MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,400$82,890$88,9801201.49
224Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,040$79,630$99,990602.14
225Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,040$79,630$99,990602.14
226Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,840$79,270$104,3103,1201.08
227Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,840$79,270$104,3103,1201.08
228Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,840$79,270$104,3103,1201.08
229Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,840$79,270$104,3103,1201.08
230Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$60,500$78,180$78,4103404
231Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
232Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
233Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
234Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
235Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
236Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
237Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
238Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
239Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,800$77,820$97,7301,3001.06
240Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,820$76,840$99,8901,7601.8
241Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
242Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
243Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
244Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
245Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
246CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
247Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
248Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,100$76,030$93,4901,7201.29
249Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
250Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
251Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
252Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
253Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
254Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$58,850$73,470$92,1102000.66
255PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$67,040$84,8901000.76
256Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$67,040$84,8901000.76
257Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$67,040$84,8901000.76
258Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$67,040$84,8901000.76
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,080$66,300$79,8301,3901.8
265Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,140$65,670$80,0301,6101.07
266Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
267Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
268CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
269Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
270Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
271First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
272Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
273Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
274Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
275Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
276Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
277Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$49,990$63,030$80,9103,5903.03
278Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,590$62,850$83,7805900.72
279Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,590$62,850$83,7805900.72
280Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,590$62,850$83,7805900.72
281NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,390$60,570$72,3307806.54
282Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,950$60,490$75,0601,2901.04
283Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,950$60,490$75,0601,2901.04
284Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$59,670$59,850$77,4409,460140.11
285Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,430$59,520$75,4808801.08
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$54,190$66,0101,4601.77
298QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,980$50,830$62,060600.5
299CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
3005-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
301Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
302CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
303Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
304Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
305EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
306CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
307Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
308Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
309Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
310Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
311Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$50,540$61,1401,6302.86
312CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,600$48,480$59,4009602.85
313GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,130$48,190$61,1802901.06
314Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,130$48,190$61,1802901.06
315Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,890$47,930$65,980600.43
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,590$45,760$57,7701,1500.75
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,210$45,460$52,6006201.82
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,210$45,460$52,6006201.82
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,700$45,100$50,0807101.44
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,700$45,100$50,0807101.44
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,700$45,100$50,0807101.44
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,700$45,100$50,0807101.44
323Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,270$44,760$67,370801.25
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,420$41,250$47,9001,4800.91
331Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$35,050$39,790$43,7003302.76
332Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,930$38,600$44,3201600.52
333Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
334Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
335Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
336Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
337CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
338Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
339Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
340Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
341Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
342Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
343Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
344Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
345Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
346Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
347Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
348Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
349Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
350Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
351Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,960$37,810$37,8101600.31
352Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,460$37,620$41,890400.33
353Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,230$36,030$45,1103101.07
354Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,700$32,510$36,8503,6500.83
355Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,700$32,510$36,8503,6500.83

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State figures for Kansas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Wichita, KS. 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 the Wichita, KS, metro area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role is mapped under the broad SOC 11-1011 Chief Executives category, representing 350 individuals. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, 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 Wichita, KS, 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.

Nationally, the Chief Executives occupation includes 204,350 employees with a median salary of $213,990. The local median is slightly lower than the national figure. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, 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.

Comparative regional data for the Industrial Production Managers occupation provides insight into the broader industrial leadership pay market. These benchmarks help clarify the compensation tier for senior production leaders in the surrounding region, which typically follows different patterns than executive-level compensation.

For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The reported figures represent a wide diversity of organizational types and sizes. When recruiting in Wichita, manufacturers should use this data as a baseline while integrating industry-specific compensation insights. The region’s location quotient for this role is 0.87, which is slightly below the national average, indicating that while there is a substantial number of roles in the area, the concentration is not disproportionately high.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, 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.

Why is the local middleBandWidth of $176,430 so large?

For manufacturing occupations in Wichita, KS, 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 reflects the reality that executive compensation is highly variable based on firm size and sector.

How do local executive salaries compare to the national industry median?

The local broad executive median is $198,910, compared to the national industry-specific median of $409,320 for Communications Equipment Manufacturing. This demonstrates the higher salary tier associated with specialized industrial sectors.

What is the implication of the 0.87 location quotient for Wichita?

A location quotient of 0.87 suggests that executive-level roles are slightly less concentrated in Wichita relative to the national average. It indicates that the region has a stable but not disproportionately high density of these roles.

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