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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in North Dakota

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 344 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$164,560
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$164,560
  3. Senior Director of Operations$164,560
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$147,400
  5. Process Engineering Manager$147,400
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$147,400
  7. VP of Engineering$147,400
  8. Director of R&D$147,400
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$147,400
  10. NPI Manager$147,400
  11. Capital Projects Manager$147,400
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$147,400
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$147,400
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$147,400
  15. Director of Automation$147,400
  16. Automation Manager$147,400
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$147,400
  18. R&D Manager$147,400
  19. R&D Engineer$147,400
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$147,400
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$147,400
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$147,400
  23. Plant HR Manager$139,050
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$135,890
  25. Corporate Controller$135,890

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in North Dakota, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,610$164,560$240,0903800.67
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,610$164,560$240,0903800.67
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$129,610$164,560$240,0903800.67
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,150$147,400$175,2802700.44
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,020$139,050$164,7702900.47
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,490$135,890$176,4402,1400.92
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,290$130,110$166,710500.22
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,290$130,110$166,710500.22
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,290$130,110$166,710500.22
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,290$130,110$166,710500.22
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,290$130,110$166,710500.22
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,740$126,440$161,7302,0401.19
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,280$119,990$159,7105500.31
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,360$116,050$146,7104900.72
99Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,720$115,400$134,630801.32
100Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,720$115,400$134,630801.32
101MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,720$115,400$134,630801.32
102Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,720$115,400$134,630801.32
103Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,720$115,400$134,630801.32
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,380$110,810$129,6402600.47
113PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,600$126,5101,4500.31
114MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,600$126,5101,4500.31
115SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,600$126,5101,4500.31
116Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,600$126,5101,4500.31
117Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,870$105,600$126,5101,4500.31
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$89,560$100,720$126,9603900.63
132Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
133Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
134Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
135Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
136Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
137Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,850$100,250$127,9202200.52
138PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$79,090$98,700$111,1305202.88
139Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$79,090$98,700$111,1305202.88
140Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$79,090$98,700$111,1305202.88
141Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$79,090$98,700$111,1305202.88
142VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
143VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
144Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
145General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
146Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
147EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
148Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
149Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,950$98,170$135,18011,1501.15
150Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,990$97,330$118,8701600.69
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,890$96,940$106,2206000.59
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,010$96,160$119,6302,0200.69
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,010$96,160$119,6302,0200.69
188Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,200$93,250$119,7005401.39
189Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,200$93,250$119,7005401.39
190Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,200$93,250$119,7005401.39
191Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,910$92,040$122,1002700.63
192Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,910$92,040$122,1002700.63
193Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,910$92,040$122,1002700.63
194Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
195Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
196Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
197Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
198Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
199Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
200Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
201Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
202Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,110$90,600$116,5501,9201.13
203Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
204Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
205Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
206Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
207Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
208Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
209Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
210Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
211Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
212Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
213Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
214CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,990$86,330$114,8307900.96
215Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$70,880$82,890$89,9201801.49
216Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$73,350$82,820$100,190902.09
217NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,210$80,990$102,4001000.62
218Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,730$79,440$102,4009900.86
219Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,730$79,440$102,4009900.86
220Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,730$79,440$102,4009900.86
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,030$76,400$88,6108800.65
222Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
223Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
224Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
225Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
226Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
227CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
228Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
229Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,690$76,350$89,3101,6500.89
230CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$65,990$75,990$82,030400.53
231Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,960$75,730$95,7804,4301.11
232Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,960$75,730$95,7804,4301.11
233Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,960$75,730$95,7804,4301.11
234Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,960$75,730$95,7804,4301.11
235Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$56,770$74,490$78,9209700.85
236Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,740$73,130$82,150700.45
237Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,740$73,130$82,150700.45
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,400$65,990$79,1702,5602.11
256Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,920$65,710$80,5103,5701.71
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,020$65,070$83,4401,9301.12
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,020$65,070$83,4401,9301.12
259QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$60,950$64,470$82,2202500.53
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,660$62,000$72,5602,5902.26
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,300$61,820$74,6705600.71
285MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,800$60,750$68,6901701.5
286CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,790$60,250$63,6102500.53
287Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
288Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
289Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
290Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
291Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
292Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,190$58,330$73,2104500.41
293QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,160$57,760$58,3901500.93
294Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,290$55,330$60,6802501.28
295Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
296Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
297CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
298Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
299Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
300First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
301Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
302Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
303Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
304Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
305Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
306Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$50,820$66,9201,8001.09
307Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,040$49,260$56,3109300.44
308Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,230$48,400$56,6702300.49
309Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,230$48,400$56,6702300.49
310Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$45,650$47,780$53,1301600.39
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,640$46,730$56,3301,5200.67
318Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$43,020$45,120$55,160500.28
319Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
320Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
321Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
322Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
323CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
324Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
325Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
326Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
327Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
328Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
329Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
330Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
331Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
332Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
333Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
334Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
335Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
336Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
337Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,650$45,100$53,6404500.64
338Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,760$42,790$49,7904500.66
339Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,760$42,790$49,7904500.66
340SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,760$42,790$49,7904500.66
341Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,760$42,790$49,7904500.66
342Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$32,340$37,850$49,1002700.67
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,470$37,750$46,2006,7201.1
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,470$37,750$46,2006,7201.1

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What should you know about metros in North Dakota?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: North Dakota. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters reviews the North Dakota compensation market, using May 2025 BLS reporting. The CEO / President role in North Dakota reports a median of $164,560, lower than the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this executive position in the state is $110,480. Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn a median of $147,400, while the national median is $171,270.

The middle band width for this engineering role in the state is $43,130. For manufacturing occupations in North Dakota, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Flexographic Press Operators report a median of $37,850, whereas the national median is $45,780. The Sanitation Technician median is $37,750, with a national median of $36,840. The middle band width for Sanitation Technicians is $10,730. For manufacturing occupations in North Dakota, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The state's location quotient indicates the concentration of these jobs. The Bismarck area serves as a primary metro comparison for regional wage context. Because industry-specific wages for sectors like Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing or Furniture Manufacturing are provided only as national cuts, they do not reflect local pay levels. It is important for hiring managers to consider that SOC codes may group diverse plant duties into a single category. Before using these ranges, verify the job-specific tasks of your opening against the broader SOC duties. The middle band width offers insight into the wage variance between the 25th and 75th percentiles. These values are not estimates for topcoded data but represent the specific findings of the May 2025 release.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How should I use the middle band width?

The middle band width shows the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This helps you understand the variance in the market for a particular role.

Are these local industry wages for North Dakota?

No: The industry-specific data shown (e.g., Computer Manufacturing) is national. You cannot infer local pay from these national industry rows.

Why is the CEO median lower than the national benchmark?

The median reflects the collective pay reported in the state. Local factors and the specific mix of companies influence this number relative to national figures.

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