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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Utah

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$171,880
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$171,880
  3. Senior Director of Operations$171,880
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$161,120
  5. Process Engineering Manager$161,120
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$161,120
  7. VP of Engineering$161,120
  8. Director of R&D$161,120
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$161,120
  10. NPI Manager$161,120
  11. Capital Projects Manager$161,120
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$161,120
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$161,120
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$161,120
  15. Director of Automation$161,120
  16. Automation Manager$161,120
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$161,120
  18. R&D Manager$161,120
  19. R&D Engineer$161,120
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$161,120
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$161,120
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$161,120
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$150,450
  24. Corporate Controller$150,450
  25. Plant Controller$150,450

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

Roles in Utah, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,240$171,880$299,0403,1401.38
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,240$171,880$299,0403,1401.38
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$109,240$171,880$299,0403,1401.38
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,650$161,120$180,3102,2900.93
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,940$150,450$190,7808,8600.94
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,850$136,520$193,4408,9901.26
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,720$134,890$171,9909,1901.32
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,540$131,380$170,5602,2400.91
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,530$128,810$160,57031,9401.7
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,530$128,810$160,57031,9401.7
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,530$128,810$160,57031,9401.7
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,530$128,810$160,57031,9401.7
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,530$128,810$160,57031,9401.7
66Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$125,940$159,4705100.54
67Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$125,940$159,4705100.54
68Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$125,940$159,4705100.54
69Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$125,940$159,4705100.54
70Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,880$125,940$159,4705100.54
71Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,200$117,650$130,6104800.84
72Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,200$117,650$130,6104800.84
73Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,200$117,650$130,6104800.84
74Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
75Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
76Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
77Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
78Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
79Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
80Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
81Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
82Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
83VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
84Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
85Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
86QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
87Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
88Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
89FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
90FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
91Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
92QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
93Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
94Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
95Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
96Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
97Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
98Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
99Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
100Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
101QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
102Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
103CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
104Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
105Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
106Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,150$115,290$145,4302,5900.94
107Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
108Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
109Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
110Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
111Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
112Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,760$110,320$136,9901,7501.02
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,850$105,720$141,0201,6800.76
122Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
123Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
124Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
125Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
126Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
127Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
128Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
129Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
130Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
131Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
132Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
133Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
134Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
135Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
136Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
137Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
138Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
139Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
140Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
141Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
142Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
143Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
144Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
145Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
146Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
147Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
148EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
149VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
150Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
151Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
152Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
153Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
154Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
155Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
156Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,970$103,940$123,0905,5201.35
157Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
158Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
159Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
160Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
161Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
162Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
163Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
164Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
165Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
166Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
167Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
168CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,500$102,500$127,7803,3701.02
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$102,180$131,2003,0101.22
183Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,870$99,320$125,1601,7701.02
184Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,870$99,320$125,1601,7701.02
185Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,870$99,320$125,1601,7701.02
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$97,850$152,31042,5801.09
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,840$96,720$127,16016,4501.38
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,840$96,720$127,16016,4501.38
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,990$90,200$108,7701,2300.78
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,990$90,200$108,7701,2300.78
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,990$90,200$108,7701,2300.78
199Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,880$88,080$115,6704601.79
200Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,880$88,080$115,6704601.79
201Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,880$88,080$115,6704601.79
202Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$85,520$104,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
203Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$85,520$104,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
204MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$85,520$104,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
205Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$85,520$104,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
206Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$81,840$85,520$104,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
207QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,220$82,940$108,4601,5600.81
208Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$63,610$80,770$101,5709100.98
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,910$79,990$104,14015,4900.96
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,910$79,990$104,14015,4900.96
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,910$79,990$104,14015,4900.96
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,910$79,990$104,14015,4900.96
213NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$67,800$79,370$95,7509201.38
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,250$78,930$99,1406,9801.01
223PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,270$75,500$81,3707501.03
224Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,270$75,500$81,3707501.03
225Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,270$75,500$81,3707501.03
226Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,270$75,500$81,3707501.03
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,830$74,540$96,5704,0900.75
228Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$61,520$73,280$111,5301200.81
229Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$61,520$73,280$111,5301200.81
230Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
231Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
232Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
233Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
234Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
235CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
236Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
237Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,590$71,220$84,7809,0401.2
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,250$70,720$81,7104,0400.82
256Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$50,340$67,410$79,9704400.91
257Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,840$67,370$95,6203,7600.81
258Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,840$67,370$95,6203,7600.81
259Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,840$67,370$95,6203,7600.81
260Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$49,800$67,300$100,910800.45
261CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,180$65,610$83,5801500.48
262Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$55,150$63,460$63,4603201.73
263Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$55,150$63,460$63,4603201.73
264MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$60,370$63,040$70,3102200.48
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,100$62,600$78,7906,8300.98
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,100$62,600$78,7906,8300.98
267Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,360$62,000$79,31011,4501.36
268Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
269Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
270Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
271Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
272Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
273Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,900$61,650$77,6304,5501.04
274CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
2755-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
276Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
277CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
278Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
279Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
280EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
281CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
282Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
283Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
284Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
285Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
286Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,920$61,280$74,3903,8101.19
287Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,320$58,730$71,9605,5801.22
288Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
289TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
290Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
291Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
292Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
293Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
294Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
295Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
296Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
297Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
298Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
299Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$58,380$66,8704,4400.96
300Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,970$56,740$77,4402700.43
301Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,970$56,740$77,4402700.43
302Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,100$52,960$62,1407100.91
303Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$40,750$51,130$60,7005501.44
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,340$49,040$57,8606,8300.79
305QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,240$49,030$62,7405800.9
306Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$43,620$49,000$56,1304100.61
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,600$48,910$62,0206,6300.99
319Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
320Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
321Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
322Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
323Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
324Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,010$48,730$59,2401500.39
325Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,740$46,940$52,8402,2200.81
326Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,740$46,940$52,8402,2200.81
327SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,740$46,940$52,8402,2200.81
328Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,740$46,940$52,8402,2200.81
329Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,370$46,750$59,0202,4001.43
330Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,030$46,670$50,9601,0500.55
331Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,030$46,670$50,9601,0500.55
332CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,050$45,140$51,1201,1700.62
333Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$35,010$44,510$49,630500.25
334Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
335Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
336Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
337Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
338CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
339Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
340Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
341Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
342Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
343Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
344Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
345Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
346Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
347Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
348Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
349Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
350Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
351Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
352Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,600$41,460$47,3604,4701.59
353Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$30,830$41,400$44,2406200.86
354Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,290$41,030$47,7501,9701.22
355Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$40,620$40,760$48,7701200.34
356Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$34,920$40,600$47,1101200.33
357Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
358Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
359Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
360Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
361Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
362Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
363Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,050$39,050$46,48015,7501.73
364GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,530$39,020$49,9302,6101.68
365Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,530$39,020$49,9302,6101.68
366Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,440$32,200$37,82024,7101
367Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,440$32,200$37,82024,7101

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician.

What should you know about metros in Utah?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Utah. 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?

In Utah, the Plant Manager is mapped to the broader Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051). Manufacturing Headhunters notes that while this occupation spans diverse plant operations, it provides a stable framework for evaluating salary ranges in Utah’s growing industrial sector. In Provo-Orem-Lehi, the median is $106,030, with a previous median of $100,730 and a median change of 5,300.

These data points suggest that the market is accommodating for experienced production leaders, though internal benchmarks should remain the priority for hiring teams.

The Salt Lake City-Murray metro reports a median of $123,830 for the same occupation. The previous median was $116,960, reflecting a median change of 6,870. The middle band width in this metro is 59,200, with a P25 of $99,460 and P75 of $158,660. The location quotient is 0.91, indicating moderate employment concentration. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that recruiters should be mindful that these figures reflect base salary data, ignoring the variable compensation structures that drive talent acquisition in Utah’s competitive engineering and assembly environments. These ranges are wide, which is standard given the variety of manufacturing sectors.

Nationally, the CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) has a median of $213,990, while Utah registers $171,880. Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) show a national median of $171,270 versus $161,120 in Utah. CFOs (SOC 11-3031) report a national median of $166,570, while Utah shows $150,450. The GMP Manufacturing Technician (SOC 51-9011) registers a national median of $58,040, contrasted with $39,020 in Utah. Lastly, Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011) show a national median of $36,840, while Utah’s median is $32,200. These data points provide a broad reference for hiring, reminding teams to calibrate against specific experience grades not found in the BLS survey.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Is it accurate to map my GMP Technician to the Chemical Equipment Operator SOC?

Yes, for the purposes of these metrics, it is the best available proxy. However, you should compare the core tasks of your role to the SOC definition to ensure alignment.

Why is the middle band width significant?

It provides the range where the middle 50% of employees earn their wages. This is the most reliable range for competitive offer development.

Do these figures include performance bonuses?

No, these are standard base salary calculations. You must account for additional compensation separately in your offer package.

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