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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Hawaii

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 327 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$281,640
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$281,640
  3. Senior Director of Operations$281,640
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$151,670
  5. Process Engineering Manager$151,670
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$151,670
  7. VP of Engineering$151,670
  8. Director of R&D$151,670
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$151,670
  10. NPI Manager$151,670
  11. Capital Projects Manager$151,670
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$151,670
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$151,670
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$151,670
  15. Director of Automation$151,670
  16. Automation Manager$151,670
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$151,670
  18. R&D Manager$151,670
  19. R&D Engineer$151,670
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$151,670
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$151,670
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$151,670
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,210
  24. Corporate Controller$134,210
  25. Plant Controller$134,210

Bars show the top 25 of 327 ranked. The table below lists all 327. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Hawaii, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$169,240$281,640$394,7804700.57
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$169,240$281,640$394,7804700.57
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$169,240$281,640$394,7804700.57
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,730$151,670$173,1601,2201.37
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,090$134,210$167,9103,7901.12
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,050$130,000$158,020Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,400$128,910$159,4707100.8
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,380$124,650$169,6801300.13
80Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$118,140$124,260$127,8201901.1
81PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,830$124,040$170,9701,6000.23
82MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,830$124,040$170,9701,6000.23
83SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,830$124,040$170,9701,6000.23
84Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,830$124,040$170,9701,6000.23
85Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,830$124,040$170,9701,6000.23
86Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
87Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
88Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
89Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
90Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
91Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
92Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
93Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
94Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
95Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
96Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
97Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
98Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
99Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
100Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
101Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
102Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
103Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
104Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
105Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
106Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
107Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
108Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
109Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
110Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
111Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
112EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
113VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
114Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
115Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
116Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
117Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
118Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
119Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
120Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,190$123,800$155,770500.04
121Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
122Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
123Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
124Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
125Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
126Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,290$122,800$159,5701,1001.77
127VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
128Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
129Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
130National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
131Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
132National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
133Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
134Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
135Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
136Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
137Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
138Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
139Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
140Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,740$116,340$162,8501,7100.67
141Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,610$113,490$147,3302200.66
142Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,610$113,490$147,3302200.66
143Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,610$113,490$147,3302200.66
144Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,610$113,490$147,3302200.66
145Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,610$113,490$147,3302200.66
146Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,200$108,750$139,8907601.21
147Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,200$108,750$139,8907601.21
148Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,200$108,750$139,8907601.21
149VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
150VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
151Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
152General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
153Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
154EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
155Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
156Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,050$108,180$157,49013,3800.95
157Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
158Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
159Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
160Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
161Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
162Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
163Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
164Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
165Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,810$106,350$130,3601,0801.35
166VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
167Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
168Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
169Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
170Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
171Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
172Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
173Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
174Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
175Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
176Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
177Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
178Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
179Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,940$101,480$130,8008300.93
180Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
181Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
182Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
183Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
184Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
185Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
186Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
187Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
188Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
189Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
190Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
191CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,820$98,740$119,7005300.44
192Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$70,460$96,460$120,7403,0701.01
193Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$94,840$108,4006401.13
194Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$94,840$108,4006401.13
195Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,680$94,840$108,4006401.13
196NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$69,860$90,040$107,9304101.68
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,630$87,550$113,9003,3801.36
206PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,000$85,420$95,2304001.53
207Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,000$85,420$95,2304001.53
208Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,000$85,420$95,2304001.53
209Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$78,000$85,420$95,2304001.53
210CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
2115-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
212Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
213CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
214Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
215Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
216EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
217CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
218Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
219Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
220Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
221Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
222Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$63,380$84,410$92,7502600.22
223Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,030$84,150$104,8501400.42
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,650$82,590$101,7501,2700.75
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,650$82,590$101,7501,2700.75
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,650$82,590$101,7501,2700.75
227Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
228TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
229Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
230Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
231Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
232Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
233Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
234Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
235Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
236Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
237Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
238Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$63,030$79,000$90,8305200.31
239Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,460$78,000$104,9901,5600.36
240Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,460$78,000$104,9901,5600.36
241Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$71,240$77,560$89,1701400.23
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,560$77,330$96,8309100.52
260Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,710$74,500$92,8704,6700.8
261Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,710$74,500$92,8704,6700.8
262Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,710$74,500$92,8704,6700.8
263Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,710$74,500$92,8704,6700.8
264Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,990$74,240$99,3101,7200.87
265Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
266Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
267Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
268Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
269Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
270CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
271Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
272Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,810$71,990$100,6201,5000.55
273Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$55,630$65,450$77,1901,3000.79
274Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,430$65,000$80,4003,1301.24
275Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,430$65,000$80,4003,1301.24
276QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,570$63,910$80,810400.18
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,780$82,9301,0400.66
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,600$59,740$68,9306500.27
295Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,430$53,640$66,3508800.28
296Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
297Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
298Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
299Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
300Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
301Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
302Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$49,660$65,8801,3900.42
303Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$36,090$48,770$57,7808302.96
304GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,490$47,840$55,950300.06
305Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,490$47,840$55,950300.06
306Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,940$45,390$53,9803500.6
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,450$45,300$48,5701800.18
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,080$37,710$46,81011,2301.26
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,080$37,710$46,81011,2301.26

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in Hawaii?

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

Manufacturing Headhunters deliver this summary of industrial compensation for Hawaii. Data originates from the May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS) report. We present state-specific medians and compare these against national industry benchmarks for hiring managers. For manufacturing occupations in Hawaii, 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.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) role in Hawaii has a median of $281,640, significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. Compared to May 2024, the median grew by $50,140. Communications Equipment Manufacturing national median pay is $409,320. Executive pay in the state reflects unique island-based operational costs.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Hawaii earn a median of $151,670, below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Hawaii, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Technical leaders bridge engineering design and plant-level systems management.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles in Hawaii show a median of $134,210, whereas the national median is $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Hawaii, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing national median is $210,870. Financial leaders are necessary for managing localized supply chain expenses.

Production Technicians in Hawaii earn a median of $45,300, higher than the $40,110 national median. For manufacturing occupations in Hawaii, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Tobacco Manufacturing shows a national median of $77,630. Technicians fulfill roles in material handling and machine operation.

Sanitation Technicians in Hawaii report a median of $37,710, slightly above the national median of $36,840. The median grew $590 compared to May 2024. Iron and Steel Mills reports a national industry median of $52,820. These essential roles ensure that plant environments remain safe and compliant.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Are these wage data points specific to local manufacturing firms?

No: These medians reflect the broader occupational classification as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, covering all industries.

How should hiring managers interpret the location quotient?

The location quotient indicates the relative density of the occupation in the region, not local pay levels or talent availability.

Why are some employment counts null?

Employment counts are not published if the sample size is too small or restricted to prevent identifying individual employers.

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