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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Kansas

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,150
  2. Process Engineering Manager$160,150
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$160,150
  4. VP of Engineering$160,150
  5. Director of R&D$160,150
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,150
  7. NPI Manager$160,150
  8. Capital Projects Manager$160,150
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,150
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,150
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,150
  12. Director of Automation$160,150
  13. Automation Manager$160,150
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,150
  15. R&D Manager$160,150
  16. R&D Engineer$160,150
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,150
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,150
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,150
  20. VP of Sales (Industrial)$159,990
  21. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$159,990
  22. Director of Sales$159,990
  23. National Sales Manager$159,990
  24. Key Account Manager$159,990
  25. National Account Manager$159,990

Bars show the top 25 of 363 ranked. The table below lists all 363. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Kansas, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,600$160,150$191,0202,0100.99
20VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
21Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
22Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
23National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
24Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
25National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
26Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
27Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
28Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
29Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
30Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
31Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
32Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
33Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$122,110$159,990$206,8106,8201.16
34Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,900$159,850$200,6509201.19
35Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,900$159,850$200,6509201.19
36Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,900$159,850$200,6509201.19
37Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,900$159,850$200,6509201.19
38Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,900$159,850$200,6509201.19
39CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
40Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
41Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
42VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
43Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
44Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
45FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
46Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
47Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$122,290$159,380$200,9705,1900.67
48CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,660$158,100$283,8801,9601.04
49Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,660$158,100$283,8801,9601.04
50Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$111,660$158,100$283,8801,9601.04
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,540$134,470$172,8301,2900.63
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,060$131,710$171,1002,6900.47
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,360$125,750$159,6602,4201.07
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$117,270$141,6201,0800.75
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$117,270$141,6201,0800.75
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,380$117,270$141,6201,0800.75
102PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,460$113,420$136,51013,5800.87
103MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,460$113,420$136,51013,5800.87
104SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,460$113,420$136,51013,5800.87
105Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,460$113,420$136,51013,5800.87
106Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,460$113,420$136,51013,5800.87
107VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
108Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
109Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
110Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
111Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
112Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
113Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
114Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
115Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
116Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
117Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
118Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
119Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
120Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$92,160$106,130$133,1701,1500.56
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,900$102,630$128,9202,1001.14
130Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$88,670$102,020$126,4802801.44
131Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$88,670$102,020$126,4802801.44
132MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$88,670$102,020$126,4802801.44
133Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$88,670$102,020$126,4802801.44
134Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$88,670$102,020$126,4802801.44
135Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,990$100,010$128,7806,0300.61
136Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,990$100,010$128,7806,0300.61
137Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8802701.28
138Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8802701.28
139Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,860$100,000$135,8802701.28
140Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
141Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
142Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
143Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
144Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
145Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
146Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
147Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
148Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
149Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
150Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
151Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
152Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
153Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
154Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
155Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
156Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
157Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
158Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
159Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
160Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
161Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
162Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
163Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
164Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
165Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
166EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
167VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
168Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
169Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
170Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
171Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
172Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
173Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
174Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,090$99,830$122,1903,4501.02
175Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,880$98,000$124,9202200.45
176Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,880$98,000$124,9202200.45
177Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,880$98,000$124,9202200.45
178VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
179VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
180Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
181General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
182Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
183EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
184Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
185Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,350$92,840$139,41024,6600.76
186Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,400$86,300$113,2101,3501.04
187Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,400$86,300$113,2101,3501.04
188Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,400$86,300$113,2101,3501.04
189Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
190Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
191Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
192Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
193Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
194Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
195Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
196Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
197Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
198Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
199Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
200CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,350$86,260$104,8904,6301.69
201Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,040$85,130$110,1703803.19
202Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,040$85,130$110,1703803.19
203QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$72,700$84,490$126,4401,0700.67
204Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,540$83,890$84,1406601.25
205Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,540$83,890$84,1406601.25
206Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$60,050$82,820$107,5106900.9
207MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,970$79,690$91,3808402.24
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,960$79,000$100,65013,6101.02
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,960$79,000$100,65013,6101.02
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,960$79,000$100,65013,6101.02
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,960$79,000$100,65013,6101.02
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,900$78,390$99,4306,7801.19
221PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$77,360$85,3703400.56
222Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$77,360$85,3703400.56
223Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$77,360$85,3703400.56
224Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,390$77,360$85,3703400.56
225Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$59,410$77,100$86,9107801.96
226Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
227Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
228Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
229Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
230Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
231Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,210$76,100$101,7907800.55
232CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,320$76,080$105,4306802.58
233Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
234Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
235Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
236Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
237Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
238CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
239Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
240Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,320$74,480$85,5907,9801.28
241Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,370$69,740$92,4903,5600.92
242Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,370$69,740$92,4903,5600.92
243Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,370$69,740$92,4903,5600.92
244Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,920$69,500$90,0606,4701.42
245Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,320$65,860$80,5606,3500.91
246Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
247Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
248Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
249Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
250Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
251Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
252Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
253Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
254Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
255Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
256Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
257Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
258Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
259Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
260Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
261Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
262End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
263Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,960$65,830$83,5407,7001.89
264Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,570$62,940$77,1307,5201.3
265Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,570$62,940$77,1307,5201.3
266NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,390$61,710$72,3309201.67
267QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,550$61,560$72,1303700.7
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,030$60,460$72,8303,7700.99
269Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$59,670$59,850$77,4409,71030.86
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,200$57,080$71,9604,3201.2
276GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,820$54,890$64,9001,9201.49
277Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,820$54,890$64,9001,9201.49
278Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
279Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
280CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
281Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
282Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
283First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
284Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
285Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
286Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
287Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
288Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
289Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,990$53,680$66,0609,3001.68
290Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,140$51,630$70,2104800.74
291CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
2925-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
293Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
294CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
295Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
296Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
297EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
298CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
299Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
300Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
301Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
302Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
303Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,050$51,220$61,4503,8701.46
304Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
305TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
306Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
307Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
308Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
309Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
310Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
311Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
312Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
313Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
314Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
315Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,210$49,410$59,2006,3701.66
316CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,040$48,400$58,3202,5401.62
317Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,650$47,430$50,3807,7001.08
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,520$46,840$53,6701,9001.2
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,520$46,840$53,6701,9001.2
320Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,430$46,710$61,5201600.55
321Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,710$46,270$50,3701,1402.02
322Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,800$46,060$46,3905600.94
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,360$44,110$48,9906,5300.86
330Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,370$43,520$47,7403,1101.36
331Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,370$43,520$47,7403,1101.36
332SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,370$43,520$47,7403,1101.36
333Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,370$43,520$47,7403,1101.36
334Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,540$43,050$44,8901,2400.89
335Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
336Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
337Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
338Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
339Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
340Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,590$42,590$50,050Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
341Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,120$41,890$47,5402,6401.98
342Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$34,500$40,460$46,5402101.43
343Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
344Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
345Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
346Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
347CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
348Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
349Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
350Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
351Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
352Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
353Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
354Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
355Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
356Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
357Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
358Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
359Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
360Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
361Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,110$37,070$40,3106100.26
362Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,030$34,480$37,46017,2200.84
363Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,030$34,480$37,46017,2200.84

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in Kansas?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Kansas. 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 analysis for the state of Kansas identifies specific wage data for several industrial roles based on the May 2025 BLS release. For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position, the state reports a median wage of $160,150, which is lower than the national median of $171,270. The P25/P75 band width in Kansas for this role is 59420.

Employment in the state across all industries totals 2010. Nationally, the industry row for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing reflects a median of $192,800. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. BLS records for these roles are broader than the specific manufacturing titles, meaning the data includes multiple occupational functions.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) role in Kansas reports a median wage of $159,990, surpassing the national median of $148,270. This role exhibits a middle-band width of 84700 within the state. The national median for this occupation shifted by 10210 since May 2024, whereas Kansas saw a change of 8550. For the Purchasing Manager position, Kansas shows a median of $159,850 against a national median of $148,080. The state-level middle-band width for purchasing managers is 74750. For manufacturing occupations in Kansas, 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.

Production Technician and Sanitation Technician roles serve as proxies within the broader BLS occupational categories. The Production Technician role in Kansas reflects a median of $37,070, while the national industry row for Tobacco Manufacturing suggests a median of $77,630. The Sanitation Technician median in Kansas is $34,480, lower than the national median for the broader Janitors and Cleaners occupation of $36,840. The middle-band width for sanitation is 7430. Local location quotients for these roles indicate employment concentrations rather than available labor or specific pay levels. Compensation for these roles is distinct from executive salaries, and the state-level data should be viewed alongside the provided comparison metros of Wichita and distribution management software.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Kansas median for Manufacturing Engineering Manager compare to the national figure?

This difference reflects broader occupational data rather than purely state-specific industry pay.

What is the P25/P75 band width for the Purchasing Manager in Kansas?

This figure is derived from the difference between the P75 and P25 percentiles provided in the dataset.

Are bonuses included in these salary figures?

For manufacturing occupations in Kansas, 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.

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