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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Missouri

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$172,320
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$172,320
  3. Senior Director of Operations$172,320
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,800
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,800
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,800
  7. VP of Engineering$157,800
  8. Director of R&D$157,800
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,800
  10. NPI Manager$157,800
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,800
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,800
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,800
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,800
  15. Director of Automation$157,800
  16. Automation Manager$157,800
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,800
  18. R&D Manager$157,800
  19. R&D Engineer$157,800
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,800
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,800
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,800
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$143,460
  24. Corporate Controller$143,460
  25. Plant Controller$143,460

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

Roles in Missouri, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,070$172,320$275,6602,5500.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$111,070$172,320$275,6602,5500.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$111,070$172,320$275,6602,5500.66
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,270$157,800$202,3802,2500.54
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,650$143,460$198,11013,3300.84
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,600$132,100$163,6509600.6
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,600$132,100$163,6509600.6
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,600$132,100$163,6509600.6
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,600$132,100$163,6509600.6
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,600$132,100$163,6509600.6
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$98,810$130,680$169,2203,5100.84
38PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,540$126,120$155,01020,0200.63
39MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,540$126,120$155,01020,0200.63
40SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,540$126,120$155,01020,0200.63
41Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,540$126,120$155,01020,0200.63
42Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,540$126,120$155,01020,0200.63
43Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
44EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
45EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
46Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
47Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
48Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
49S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
50Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
51Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
52Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
53Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
54Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
55EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
56Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,930$125,760$161,30011,4200.97
57Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
58Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
59Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
60Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
61Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
62Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
63Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
64Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
65Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$94,230$118,670$157,9902,4100.64
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,120$117,660$146,1104,1100.88
99VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
100Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
101Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
102National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
103Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
104National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
105Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
106Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
107Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
108Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
109Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
110Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
111Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
112Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,410$115,370$165,9307,6300.63
113Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,630$105,930$126,6803901.59
114Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$78,630$105,930$126,6803901.59
115Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
116Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
117Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
118Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
119Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
120Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,730$102,980$136,2401,8500.63
121VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
122Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
123Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
124Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
125Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
126Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
127Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
128Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
129Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
130Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
131Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
132Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
133Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
134Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,750$102,870$142,4203,6500.87
135QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,780$102,540$134,3903,6501.12
136Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$102,320$102,320$128,5303200.8
137Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$102,320$102,320$128,5303200.8
138MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$102,320$102,320$128,5303200.8
139Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$102,320$102,320$128,5303200.8
140Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$102,320$102,320$128,5303200.8
141Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,280$100,380$125,4501,9200.65
142Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,280$100,380$125,4501,9200.65
143Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,280$100,380$125,4501,9200.65
144Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
145Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
146Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
147Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
148Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
149Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
150Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
151Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
152Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
153Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
154Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
155CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,540$99,330$120,9904,8700.87
156Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
157Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
158Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
159Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
160Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
161Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
162Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
163Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
164Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
165Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
166Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
167Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
168Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
169Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
170Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
171Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
172Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
173Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
174Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
175Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
176Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
177Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
178Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
179Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
180Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
181Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
182EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
183VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
184Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
185Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
186Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
187Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
188Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
189Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
190Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,050$99,290$124,3405,0700.73
191Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,600$98,860$123,3103000.7
192Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,600$98,860$123,3103000.7
193Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,600$98,860$123,3103000.7
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,270$94,660$124,98021,4601.07
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,270$94,660$124,98021,4601.07
196Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$65,050$90,960$109,8307100.73
197Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$65,050$90,960$109,8307100.73
198Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$65,050$90,960$109,8307100.73
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,980$83,090$104,6702,6601
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,980$83,090$104,6702,6601
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,980$83,090$104,6702,6601
202Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,560$82,800$109,0701,6401.05
203VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
204VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
205Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
206General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
207Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
208EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
209Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
210Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$54,850$79,300$123,340109,0201.65
211CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,060$78,130$106,9904300.8
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,830$77,470$99,26011,2200.96
221Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,370$76,590$99,58028,0001.02
222Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,370$76,590$99,58028,0001.02
223Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,370$76,590$99,58028,0001.02
224Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,370$76,590$99,58028,0001.02
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,990$73,210$91,41015,4301.21
233NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,970$72,320$88,9805900.52
234QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,540$68,550$84,4007200.66
235Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
236Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
237Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
238Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
239Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
240Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
241Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
242Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
243Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
244Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
245Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
246Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
247Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
248Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
249Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
250Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
251End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
252Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,200$67,390$78,3805,4200.65
253Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,750$67,270$93,8907,0000.89
254Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,750$67,270$93,8907,0000.89
255Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,750$67,270$93,8907,0000.89
256MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$53,010$66,480$91,7808301.09
257Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,480$65,650$85,1808,0700.87
258Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,810$65,410$93,76012,7800.89
259Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$59,180$65,360$78,9702300.8
260Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$54,210$61,510$69,5202800.9
261PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,190$60,950$78,8905900.48
262Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,190$60,950$78,8905900.48
263Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,190$60,950$78,8905900.48
264Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,190$60,950$78,8905900.48
265Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,030$60,810$83,6201,2801.19
266Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,030$60,810$83,6201,2801.19
267Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,430$60,370$77,22010,5000.89
268Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,430$60,370$77,22010,5000.89
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,040$59,950$74,6107,2200.93
270CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
2715-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
272Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
273CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
274Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
275Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
276EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
277CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
278Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
279Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
280Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
281Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
282Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,880$58,710$72,5408,3801.55
283Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$58,600$58,600$83,4104600.71
284Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$41,210$58,450$81,7406300.77
285Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$48,340$56,210$60,1105600.94
286Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$50,400$55,470$59,4104501.45
287Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$50,400$55,470$59,4104501.45
288Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
289Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
290CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
291Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
292Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
293First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
294Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
295Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
296Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
297Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
298Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
299Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,630$54,420$75,14012,4801.11
300Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
301Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
302Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
303Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
304Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
305Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,470$54,170$71,1706,3100.86
306Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
307TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
308Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
309Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
310Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
311Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
312Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
313Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
314Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
315Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
316Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
317Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,930$51,950$61,66010,6001.35
318CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,590$51,000$59,7101,5000.47
319GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,530$50,640$60,7202,7901.06
320Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,480$50,640$65,4506200.47
321Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,530$50,640$60,7202,7901.06
322Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,500$48,310$60,1703,2401
323Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,500$48,310$60,1703,2401
324Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,150$46,770$57,8803,1200.67
325Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,150$46,770$57,8803,1200.67
326SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,150$46,770$57,8803,1200.67
327Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,150$46,770$57,8803,1200.67
328Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
329Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
330Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
331Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
332Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
333Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,060$46,720$53,1701,0201.59
334Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$44,600$46,640$58,6502400.78
335Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,720$46,130$54,8903,4601.27
336Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,630$46,050$51,8601,0400.91
337Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,230$45,190$55,86011,4700.78
338Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,150$44,120$53,3403,3401.18
339Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,430$44,050$45,1401,6301.33
340Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
341Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
342Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
343Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
344Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
345Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
346Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,260$43,480$49,92011,6500.76
347Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
348Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
349Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
350Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
351CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
352Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
353Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
354Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
355Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
356Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
357Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
358Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
359Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
360Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
361Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
362Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
363Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
364Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
365Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,420$38,470$47,5908,3001.75
366Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,110$35,900$39,27041,0700.98
367Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,110$35,900$39,27041,0700.98

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Semiconductor Fab Technician.

What should you know about metros in Missouri?

Cape Girardeau, MO-ILAll roles in this metro Columbia, MOAll roles in this metro Jefferson City, MOAll roles in this metro Joplin, MO-KSAll roles in this metro Kansas City, MO-KSAll roles in this metro St. Joseph, MO-KSAll roles in this metro St.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Missouri. 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 Missouri examines five industrial roles according to the May 2025 BLS release. The CEO/President median in Missouri is $172,320, lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Missouri, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the median salary is $157,800, which is also lower than the national median of $171,270. The middle-band width for this engineering role in Missouri is 73110.

The CFO role in Missouri reports a median of $143,460, compared to the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Missouri, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Industry rows provided for context indicate that national median wages for sectors like Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing are higher than the state-level CFO median, though the BLS occupational data is broad and not title-specific. These base-pay metrics do not incorporate variable executive compensation or regional site-specific benefits.

Operational roles provided include the Production Technician and the Sanitation Technician. The Production Technician in Missouri (mapped to the broader production worker category) reports a median of $38,470, below the national median of $40,110. The middle-band width is 12170. The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $35,900, which is below the national median of $36,840. The middle-band width for this sanitation role is 8160. These operational wage figures reflect the broader occupation classification, as the BLS does not isolate plant-specific duty sets. Consequently, recruiters should treat these medians as benchmarks for the broader labor categories, recognizing that local industrial competition may vary based on plant-specific labor agreements and regional employment demand.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The Missouri CFO median of $143,460 is lower than the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Missouri, 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 Missouri CFO median compare to the national figure?

The Missouri CFO median of $143,460 is lower than the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Missouri, 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 these figures for plant-specific or broader occupations?

These figures rely on broader SOC classifications provided by the BLS, not plant-specific titles or unique manufacturing-firm duties.

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