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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Minnesota

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 367 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$195,670
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$195,670
  3. Senior Director of Operations$195,670
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,130
  5. Process Engineering Manager$172,130
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$172,130
  7. VP of Engineering$172,130
  8. Director of R&D$172,130
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,130
  10. NPI Manager$172,130
  11. Capital Projects Manager$172,130
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,130
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,130
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,130
  15. Director of Automation$172,130
  16. Automation Manager$172,130
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,130
  18. R&D Manager$172,130
  19. R&D Engineer$172,130
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,130
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,130
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,130
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$163,410
  24. Corporate Controller$163,410
  25. Plant Controller$163,410

Bars show the top 25 of 367 ranked. The table below lists all 367. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Minnesota, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,060$195,670$313,5106,7401.74
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,060$195,670$313,5106,7401.74
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,060$195,670$313,5106,7401.74
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,190$172,130$210,0704,5801.1
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,580$163,410$212,25016,6801.04
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$121,580$153,770$195,1904,3701.04
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,860$152,600$191,6104,1600.35
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,440$151,670$200,74011,2400.93
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,190$144,810$175,4701,3400.84
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,190$144,810$175,4701,3400.84
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,190$144,810$175,4701,3400.84
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,190$144,810$175,4701,3400.84
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$118,190$144,810$175,4701,3400.84
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$130,050$156,75035,8901.12
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$130,050$156,75035,8901.12
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$130,050$156,75035,8901.12
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$130,050$156,75035,8901.12
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$130,050$156,75035,8901.12
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$123,580$160,8105,0801.09
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,420$118,180$156,0304,0300.96
118Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,790$109,720$134,5403,0001.01
119Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,790$109,720$134,5403,0001.01
120Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,790$109,720$134,5403,0001.01
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,100$109,510$137,9703,1500.84
130Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
131Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
132Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
133Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
134Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
135Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,840$108,850$132,4101,2900.44
136Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,340$107,670$134,5002100.54
137Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,340$107,670$134,5002100.54
138MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,340$107,670$134,5002100.54
139Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,340$107,670$134,5002100.54
140Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,340$107,670$134,5002100.54
141Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,690$106,220$147,6301500.34
142Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,690$106,220$147,6301500.34
143Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,690$106,220$147,6301500.34
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,130$102,660$129,64017,5802.53
179Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,780$100,570$119,2109901
180Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,780$100,570$119,2109901
181Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,780$100,570$119,2109901
182VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
183VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
184Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
185General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
186Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
187EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
188Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
189Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,650$99,340$150,53072,8601.1
190Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,810$99,280$134,3706702.7
191Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,890$99,280$127,4801,6801.07
192Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,810$99,280$134,3706702.7
193Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
194Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
195Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
196Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
197Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
198Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
199Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
200Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
201Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
202Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
203Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
204CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,860$99,140$128,6905,8901.05
205Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,000$97,860$123,08018,8500.93
206Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,000$97,860$123,08018,8500.93
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,220$96,990$112,7302,4600.92
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,220$96,990$112,7302,4600.92
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,220$96,990$112,7302,4600.92
210QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$81,780$89,950$105,6706,7602.07
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,750$87,160$103,8309,1100.78
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,200$85,920$109,0106,1400.78
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,200$85,920$109,0106,1400.78
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,200$85,920$109,0106,1400.78
223Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,190$81,600$105,02030,5301.11
224Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,190$81,600$105,02030,5301.11
225Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,190$81,600$105,02030,5301.11
226Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,190$81,600$105,02030,5301.11
227NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$69,900$81,290$93,6606700.59
228Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,210$80,930$114,4803700.45
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,570$80,370$101,36010,9601.18
230PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,190$80,220$88,3701,2401
231Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,190$80,220$88,3701,2401
232Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,190$80,220$88,3701,2401
233Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,190$80,220$88,3701,2401
234MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$65,430$78,570$86,0204800.63
235Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
236Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
237Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
238Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
239Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
240CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
241Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
242Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,090$78,550$93,34013,3801.05
243Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,430$78,160$101,41014,3501
244Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,860$76,350$87,1904,2000.54
245CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$63,740$74,190$81,8201,2502.31
246Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
247Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
248Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
249Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
250Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
251Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
252Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
253Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
254Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
255Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
256Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
257Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
258Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
259Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
260Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
261Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
262End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
263Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,940$71,960$82,1106,5100.78
264Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,390$71,020$82,2001,1501.06
265Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,390$71,020$82,2001,1501.06
266Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,970$68,430$81,0109,4100.8
267Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,970$68,430$81,0109,4100.8
268Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,350$66,500$75,7401500.47
269Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,350$66,500$75,7401500.47
270QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,770$62,400$80,2108700.8
271Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$54,770$61,670$75,9504001.36
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,380$61,490$74,9607,3300.99
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,320$61,140$74,65012,5002.29
291Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$56,470$60,360$82,0504001.26
292Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
293TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
294Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
295Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
296Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
297Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
298Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
299Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
300Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
301Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
302Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
303Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,960$60,280$65,4109,2701.17
304Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
305Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
306Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
307Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
308Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
309Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,800$58,820$70,2602700.41
310Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$49,420$57,780$57,810Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$48,560$57,560$61,3406701.11
312Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
313Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
314CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
315Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
316Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
317First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
318Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
319Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
320Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
321Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
322Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
323Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,060$57,170$62,9109,7100.86
324CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,390$56,780$62,6104,2901.33
325GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,820$53,340$64,1501,1700.44
326Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,820$53,340$64,1501,1700.44
327Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,910$51,830$60,3709000.78
328Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,850$49,770$60,1306,1301.89
329Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,850$49,770$60,1306,1301.89
330Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,550$49,740$59,6907,1100.48
331Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$40,270$49,590$57,7002,2300.78
332Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,530$48,560$61,4904,9601.81
333Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,380$48,130$58,4901,4001.06
334Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
335Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
336Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
337Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
338Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
339Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
340Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,600$47,890$56,77013,2100.85
341Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,720$54,3706,7501.44
342Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,720$54,3706,7501.44
343SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,720$54,3706,7501.44
344Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,720$54,3706,7501.44
345Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
346Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
347Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
348Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
349CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
350Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
351Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
352Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
353Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
354Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
355Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
356Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
357Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
358Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
359Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
360Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
361Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
362Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
363Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,410$47,020$51,7103,5500.74
364Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,580$41,800$43,6302,0001.62
365Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,040$39,610$46,33042,3001.01
366Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,040$39,610$46,33042,3001.01
367Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,410$37,410$42,950Not published by BLSNot published by BLS

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What should you know about metros in Minnesota?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Minnesota. 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 Minnesota highlights wage data for five specific industrial occupations based on the May 2025 BLS release. The CEO/President position in Minnesota lists a median of $195,670, below the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Minnesota, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager median is $172,130, slightly higher than the national median of $171,270.

For manufacturing occupations in Minnesota, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry rows for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing provide a national median of $210,870, confirming the gap between general CFO occupation data and industry-specific benchmarks. For manufacturing occupations in Minnesota, 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.

Operational roles provided include the Sanitation Technician and the Composite Technician. The Sanitation Technician median in Minnesota is $39,610, which is higher than the national median of $36,840. The Composite Technician (mapped to Fiberglass Laminators) reports a median of $37,410, below the national median of $46,880. The middle-band width for this state-level mapping is 5540. These findings show that Minnesota pay for specialized operational roles can vary significantly from national averages. The analysis uses broader SOC categories to provide these benchmarks, given the limitations of current BLS manufacturing-title reporting. All figures are annual and reflect statewide medians.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The Minnesota median for the CEO/President role is $195,670, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Minnesota, 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.

How does the Minnesota CEO/President median compare to the national figure?

The Minnesota median for the CEO/President role is $195,670, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Minnesota, 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.

Are the sanitation technician figures specific to manufacturing plants?

No, the BLS provides the data under the broader janitorial and cleaner occupation, which is not exclusive to manufacturing environments.

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