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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Alaska

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 336 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$166,710
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$166,710
  3. Senior Director of Operations$166,710
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,260
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,260
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,260
  7. VP of Engineering$164,260
  8. Director of R&D$164,260
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,260
  10. NPI Manager$164,260
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,260
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,260
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,260
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,260
  15. Director of Automation$164,260
  16. Automation Manager$164,260
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,260
  18. R&D Manager$164,260
  19. R&D Engineer$164,260
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,260
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,260
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,260
  23. Manufacturing Engineer$156,510
  24. Process Engineer$156,510
  25. Industrial Engineer$156,510

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

Roles in Alaska, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$121,990$166,710$262,7506401.51
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$121,990$166,710$262,7506401.51
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$121,990$166,710$262,7506401.51
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,570$164,260$211,1909001.95
23Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
24Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
25Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
26Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
27Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
28Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
29Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
30Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
31Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
32Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
33Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
34Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
35Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
36Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
37Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
38Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
39Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
40Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
41Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
42Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
43Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
44Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
45Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
46Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
47Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
48Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
49EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
50VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
51Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
52Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
53Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
54Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
55Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
56Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
57Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$117,120$156,510$186,7902200.28
58Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
59Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
60Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
61Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
62Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
63Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$123,120$142,390$164,2602000.61
64Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,260$129,570$160,6706101.32
65Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
66EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
67EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
68Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
69Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
70Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
71S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
72Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
73Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
74Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
75Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
76Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
77EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
78Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,070$127,950$154,9001,7401.34
79CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
80Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
81Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
82VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
83Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
84Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
85FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
86Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
87Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,560$127,030$163,5602,0201.14
88Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
89Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
90Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
91Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
92Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
93Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
94Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
95Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
96Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,210$125,970$137,8403500.83
97Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
98Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
99Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
100Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
101Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
102Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
103Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
104Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
105Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
106Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
107Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
108CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,280$124,340$157,6103800.61
109Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,240$123,360$134,550701.36
110Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,240$123,360$134,550701.36
111Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,240$123,360$134,550701.36
112VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
113VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
114Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
115General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
116Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
117EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
118Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
119Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$116,630$160,8106,0200.82
120Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,360$114,650$139,5601400.8
121Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,360$114,650$139,5601400.8
122Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,360$114,650$139,5601400.8
123Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,360$114,650$139,5601400.8
124Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,360$114,650$139,5601400.8
125Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,560$113,510$138,5408702.66
126Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,560$113,510$138,5408702.66
127Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,560$113,510$138,5408702.66
128Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
129Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
130Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
131Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
132Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
133Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
134Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
135Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
136Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
137VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
138Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
139Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
140QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
141Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
142Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
143FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
144FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
145Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
146QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
147Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
148Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
149Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
150Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
151Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
152Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
153Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
154Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
155QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
156Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
157CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
158Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
159Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
160Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,140$113,280$146,9904100.79
161Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,080$106,080$122,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
162Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,080$106,080$122,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
163MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,080$106,080$122,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
164Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,080$106,080$122,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
165Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,080$106,080$122,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
166Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,430$106,010$119,820600.35
167QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$96,760$104,930$151,3602600.73
168VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
169Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
170Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
171Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
172Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
173Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
174Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
175Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
176Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
177Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
178Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
179Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
180Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
181Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,040$103,080$130,620Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
182Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,330$99,580$126,1101,9500.87
183Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,330$99,580$126,1101,9500.87
184Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,470$99,270$125,5903701.26
185Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,470$99,270$125,5903701.26
186Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,470$99,270$125,5903701.26
187VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
188Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
189Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
190National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
191Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
192National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
193Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
194Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
195Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
196Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
197Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
198Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
199Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
200Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,990$98,860$136,6608500.64
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$76,080$98,110$119,1802,7202.11
210PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,320$96,390$105,5401601.2
211Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,320$96,390$105,5401601.2
212Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,320$96,390$105,5401601.2
213Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$76,320$96,390$105,5401601.2
214Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$81,930$92,490$96,740500.58
215NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$62,620$89,810$106,8703803.07
216Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$66,780$89,440$105,5501,8701.18
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,230$83,460$102,4602,1900.72
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$66,750$83,460$106,8708900.87
219Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,230$83,460$102,4602,1900.72
220Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,230$83,460$102,4602,1900.72
221Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$72,230$83,460$102,4602,1900.72
222Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
223TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
224Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
225Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
226Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
227Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
228Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
229Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
230Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
231Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
232Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
233Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,280$80,840$98,5007900.9
234Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,450$80,290$122,450401.37
235QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$56,680$79,380$86,4701000.82
236Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
237Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
238CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
239Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
240Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
241First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
242Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
243Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
244Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
245Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
246Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
247Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$63,640$78,150$116,5103000.24
248Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
249Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
250Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
251Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
252Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
253CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
254Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
255Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,930$77,960$107,1501,1100.79
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,360$77,670$96,6401200.2
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,700$77,430$102,1706100.72
270Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
271Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
272Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
273Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
274Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
275Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
276Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
277Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
278Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
279Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
280Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
281Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
282Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
283Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
284Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
285Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
286End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
287Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,900$77,390$95,1608600.93
288MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,210$76,940$85,9603003.6
289Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,460$76,430$106,8709201.05
290Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,460$76,430$106,8709201.05
291Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,460$76,430$106,8709201.05
292Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,450$71,080$129,640Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
293Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,450$71,080$129,640Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
294Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,450$71,080$129,640Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
295Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,670$64,420$87,6101,8301.4
296Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,670$64,420$87,6101,8301.4
297Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$62,400$62,700$64,630500.71
298Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
299Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
300Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
301Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
302Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
303Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,070$62,590$74,9703800.46
304Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,110$56,470$65,5904102.82
305Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,800$54,190$65,8804100.25
306Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,160$49,010$58,320800.21
307Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,160$49,010$58,320800.21
308Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
309Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
310Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
311Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
312Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
313Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
314Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,740$47,900$62,1008900.52
315Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$42,370$46,460$50,2501700.57
316Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
317Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
318Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
319Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
320CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
321Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
322Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
323Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
324Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
325Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
326Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
327Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
328Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
329Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
330Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
331Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
332Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
333Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
334Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,250$43,560$76,3001000.19
335Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,610$40,510$47,7605,2001.12
336Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,610$40,510$47,7605,2001.12

What should you know about not published by BLS?

PLC Programmer, MES Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, SCADA / HMI Engineer, Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer, Firmware / Embedded Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

What should you know about metros in Alaska?

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

Alaska's manufacturing wages reflect a unique economic profile. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These figures highlight the concentration of high-level industrial oversight within the state's narrow manufacturing base.

The Manufacturing Engineer role, mapped to Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112), shows a median of $156,510 in Alaska, far exceeding the national $102,440 median. The middle band width for this specific role is $69,670. Production Technicians (SOC 51-9199) report a median of $43,560, showing a $6,460 drop from the previous reference period. These variances reflect that while engineering roles in Alaska maintain high wage thresholds, production-tier roles demonstrate significant volatility.

Sanitation Technicians, proxy-mapped to Janitors and Cleaners (SOC 37-2011), report an Alaska median of $40,510 with a $12,150 middle band width, slightly higher than the national $36,840 median. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these higher medians correlate with the state's higher cost of labor and specific industrial sectors. The location quotient of 1.51 for CEOs illustrates the concentration of top-level industrial management roles relative to the state's total labor force.

The statistics provided are drawn from the May 2025 OEWS data. The analysis assumes strict mapping to the provided SOCs. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. No attempts have been made to normalize these results for regional cost-of-living or to estimate values for non-published sub-industry sectors.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Alaska's $40,510 median for these roles is higher than the national $36,840 median. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Why is the Alaska Manufacturing Engineer median so much higher than the national?

The Alaska median of $156,510 for Industrial Engineers is significantly higher than the national $102,440. This is reflective of the highly specialized industrial work required in Alaska and the limited talent pool within the state.

Does the decline in Production Technician pay indicate a shift in the market?

The $6,460 drop in the median suggests a fluctuation in the roles or industries covered by the 'Production Workers, All Other' SOC in Alaska. It is a mathematical observation rather than an indicator of a long-term wage decline.

Are the sanitation roles in Alaska comparable to national janitorial pay?

Alaska's $40,510 median for these roles is higher than the national $36,840 median. For manufacturing occupations in Alaska, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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