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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Nebraska

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 364 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$214,680
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$214,680
  3. Senior Director of Operations$214,680
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$141,020
  5. Process Engineering Manager$141,020
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$141,020
  7. VP of Engineering$141,020
  8. Director of R&D$141,020
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$141,020
  10. NPI Manager$141,020
  11. Capital Projects Manager$141,020
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$141,020
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$141,020
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$141,020
  15. Director of Automation$141,020
  16. Automation Manager$141,020
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$141,020
  18. R&D Manager$141,020
  19. R&D Engineer$141,020
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$141,020
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$141,020
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$141,020
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$140,360
  24. Corporate Controller$140,360
  25. Plant Controller$140,360

Bars show the top 25 of 364 ranked. The table below lists all 364. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Nebraska, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$150,160$214,680$335,7602,5101.87
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$150,160$214,680$335,7602,5101.87
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$150,160$214,680$335,7602,5101.87
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,740$141,020$175,3801,5101.04
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$108,040$140,360$177,0005,6301.02
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,740$129,460$161,4201,6601.14
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$126,990$174,9903,0000.72
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,800$124,010$155,3404400.79
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,800$124,010$155,3404400.79
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,800$124,010$155,3404400.79
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,800$124,010$155,3404400.79
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,800$124,010$155,3404400.79
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,870$116,430$153,5702,6400.64
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,000$110,900$135,6007,2600.65
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,000$110,900$135,6007,2600.65
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,000$110,900$135,6007,2600.65
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,000$110,900$135,6007,2600.65
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,000$110,900$135,6007,2600.65
71Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
72Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
73Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
74Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
75Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
76Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
77Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
78Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
79Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,790$107,260$125,8301,0600.81
80Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
81Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
82Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
83Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
84Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
85Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
86Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
87Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
88Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
89VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
90Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
91Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
92QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
93Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
94Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
95FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
96FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
97Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
98QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
99Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
100Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
101Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
102Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
103Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
104Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
105Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
106Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
107QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
108Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
109CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
110Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
111Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
112Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,550$107,200$133,8402,1601.33
113Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$102,150$127,5201,4301.39
114Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$102,150$127,5201,4301.39
115Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,200$102,150$127,5201,4301.39
116Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,610$98,310$131,8901300.96
117Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,610$98,310$131,8901300.96
118MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,610$98,310$131,8901300.96
119Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,610$98,310$131,8901300.96
120Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$76,610$98,310$131,8901300.96
121Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$98,270$127,9601601.06
122Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$98,270$127,9601601.06
123Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$98,270$127,9601601.06
124Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
125Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
126Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
127Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
128Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
129Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
130Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
131Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
132Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
133Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
134Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
135Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
136Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
137Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
138Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
139Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
140Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
141Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
142Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
143Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
144Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
145Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
146Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
147Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
148Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
149Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
150EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
151VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
152Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
153Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
154Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
155Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
156Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
157Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
158Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,800$98,170$116,2401,1600.48
159VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
160Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
161Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
162Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
163Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
164Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
165Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
166Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
167Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
168Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
169Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
170Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
171Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
172Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,380$117,2501,4200.97
173Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$64,850$90,140$102,9501300.39
174Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$64,850$90,140$102,9501300.39
175Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$64,850$90,140$102,9501300.39
176Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
177Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
178Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
179Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
180Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
181Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,340$88,490$119,6003000.29
182Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
183Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
184Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
185Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
186Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
187Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
188Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
189Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
190Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
191Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
192Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
193CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,820$88,060$108,9009500.49
194VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
195VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
196Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
197General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
198Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
199EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
200Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
201Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,870$85,090$131,37024,0301.04
202Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,340$83,990$100,9006300.68
203Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,340$83,990$100,9006300.68
204Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,340$83,990$100,9006300.68
205QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,080$80,970$93,2506200.54
206Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,390$80,150$102,8203,1900.45
207Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,390$80,150$102,8203,1900.45
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,710$77,850$95,7904,6101.13
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,990$74,950$92,4802,8500.88
218Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,850$74,890$98,8303500.64
219Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,210$73,920$95,2103,4701.26
220Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,210$73,920$95,2103,4701.26
221Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,210$73,920$95,2103,4701.26
222Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$66,120$72,800$77,9101301.23
223Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$55,570$72,230$99,1002302.64
224Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$55,570$72,230$99,1002302.64
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,210$72,200$82,5206,0401.36
233Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$72,080$90,66010,3401.08
234Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$72,080$90,66010,3401.08
235Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$72,080$90,66010,3401.08
236Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$72,080$90,66010,3401.08
237Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,850$69,150$80,0303600.97
238Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,850$69,150$80,0303600.97
239NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,970$67,200$82,0002600.66
240Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$64,530$64,530$80,9902200.99
241PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,030$64,120$78,1704100.96
242Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,030$64,120$78,1704100.96
243Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,030$64,120$78,1704100.96
244Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,030$64,120$78,1704100.96
245Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
246Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
247Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
248Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
249Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
250Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
251Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
252Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
253Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
254Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
255Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
256Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
257Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
258Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
259Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
260Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
261End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
262Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,550$64,110$75,6702,8801
263Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$60,090$63,530$73,6001301.17
264CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$52,800$63,190$68,730700.37
265QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,890$62,640$65,0902800.74
266Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,140$60,820$79,1306,4401.29
267Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$46,970$60,720$77,5004101.44
268Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,490$60,630$74,8003,5300.86
269Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,490$60,630$74,8003,5300.86
270MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,530$60,320$67,3305902.22
271Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,760$59,850$74,1603,0201.12
272GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,430$59,750$63,8401,0201.11
273Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,430$59,750$63,8401,0201.11
274Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$51,630$57,280$62,4806503.13
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
278CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
279Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
280Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
281EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
282CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
283Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
284Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
285Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
286Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
287Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,600$55,860$67,4301,8100.96
288Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
289Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
290Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
291Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
292Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
293Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,110$55,710$67,2201,6900.66
294Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,660$52,360$58,4705101.28
295Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
296TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
297Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
298Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
299Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
300Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
301Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
302Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
303Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
304Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
305Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
306Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,830$52,220$61,8104,2001.53
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,650$51,270$58,5303,3500.85
319Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
320Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
321Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
322Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
323Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
324Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,050$49,590$52,0801100.5
325CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,080$49,360$59,1508300.75
326Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,520$48,690$58,0201,3201.17
327Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,520$48,690$58,0201,3201.17
328Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,340$48,500$52,6101,0001
329Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$43,160$48,220$58,2406001.32
330Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$40,580$47,420$47,660900.82
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,440$46,810$47,4008100.5
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,440$46,810$47,4008100.5
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,440$46,810$47,4008100.5
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,440$46,810$47,4008100.5
335Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,520$46,730$50,3505,0200.98
336Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
337Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
338Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
339Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
340Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
341Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
342Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,410$44,110$49,7205,6701.05
343Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
344Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
345Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
346Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
347CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
348Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
349Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
350Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
351Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
352Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
353Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
354Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
355Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
356Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
357Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
358Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
359Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
360Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
361Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,680$42,980$54,4205100.31
362Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,900$42,070$48,4002,1402.25
363Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$35,900$42,24012,8600.88
364Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$35,900$42,24012,8600.88

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in Nebraska?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Nebraska. 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 report for Nebraska highlights annual wage data for industrial leadership and operational roles per the May 2025 release. The CEO/President position in Nebraska reflects a median of $214,680, which is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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 $141,020, which is below the national median of $171,270. The middle-band width for the engineering role in Nebraska is 52640.

The CFO median in Nebraska is $140,360, lower than the national median of $166,570. National benchmarks for specific industries like Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing indicate much higher medians than the general occupation-wide data. For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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 include the Flexographic Press Operator and the Sanitation Technician. The Flexographic Press Operator in Nebraska (mapped to printing press operators) reports a median of $42,070, below the national median of $45,780. The middle-band width in Nebraska is 8500. The Sanitation Technician median is $35,900, lower than the national median of $36,840. The middle-band width for the sanitation role is 11040. These operational roles are based on broader BLS occupational categories rather than manufacturing-specific sub-cuts, as plant-level duties are not separated in the available dataset. For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The Nebraska CEO/President median of $214,680 is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska CEO/President median compare to the national figure?

The Nebraska CEO/President median of $214,680 is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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.

Does the BLS capture bonuses in these salary figures?

For manufacturing occupations in Nebraska, 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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