All Careers in Manufacturing

Job Title	Median Hourly Wage	Typical Education Level Needed	Alternative Job Titles
Industrial Production Managers Industrial Production Managers	$44.06	Work experience (in related occupation)	Manufacturing Coordinator, Plant Manager, Production Control Manager
Mechanical Engineering Technicians Mechanical Engineering Technicians	$25.75	Associate degree	Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician), Civil Engineering Designer, Electronics Technician
Commercial and Industrial Designers Commercial and Industrial Designers	$23.65	Bachelor's degree	Product Engineer, Product Designer, Design Engineer
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$30.39	Work experience (in related occupation)	Sales Executive, Account Manager, Inside Sales Person
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	$17.98	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$16.68	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$19.69	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$18.89	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Machinists Machinists	$20.82	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Machinist Tool and Die, Machine Operator, Machine Repair Person
Printing Press Operators Printing Press Operators	$18.67	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Printer, Pressman, Press Operator
Print Binding and Finishing Workers Print Binding and Finishing Workers	$15.88	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Machine Operator, Custom Bookbinder, Book Conservator
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$15.73	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Tuber Operator, Extrusion Operator, Rubber Extrusion Operator
Bindery Workers Bindery Workers		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Machine Operator, Custom Bookbinder, Book Conservator
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$19.04	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Electrician
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers	$26.02	Work experience (in related occupation)	Production Supervisor, Construction Foreman, Plant Manager
Accountants and Auditors Accountants and Auditors	$29.04	Bachelor's degree	Financial Auditor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Business Analyst
Environmental Engineers Environmental Engineers	$38.55	Bachelor's degree	Hazardous Substances Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Environmental Analyst
Industrial Engineering Technicians Industrial Engineering Technicians	$23.35	Associate degree	Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician), Civil Engineering Designer, Electronics Technician
Customer Service Representatives Customer Service Representatives	$17.21	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Member Services Representative, Client Services Representative, Customer Service Specialist
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$15.72	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$13.80	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$16.53	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Buffer, Jewelry Polisher, Metal Finisher
Dental Laboratory Technicians Dental Laboratory Technicians	$21.68	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Dental Ceramist, Denture Technician, Dental Technician
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$12.82	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Laborer, Warehouse Worker, Material Handler
Computer Systems Analysts Computer Systems Analysts		Bachelor's degree	Programmer Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Systems Engineer
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Maintenance and Repair Workers, General		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Electrician
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$21.57	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Production Scheduler, Production Manager, Production Planner
Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers	$26.62	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker, Sheet Metal Mechanic, HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers	$55.74	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Information Technology Director (IT Director), Data Processing Manager, Information Systems Director (IS Director)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$41.58	Bachelor's degree	Electrical Design Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Product Engineer
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$39.86	Bachelor's degree	Environmental Safety Specialist, Chief Security and Safety Officer (CSO), Safety and Health Consultant
Chemists Chemists	$37.11	Bachelor's degree	Analytical Chemist, Environmental Chemist, Research Chemist
Team Assemblers Team Assemblers	$15.10	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Assembly Line Worker, Operator Technician, Assembly Technician
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$11.90	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Meat Manager, Meat Packer, Meat Trimmer
Prepress Technicians and Workers Prepress Technicians and Workers	$22.65	Postsecondary vocational training	Plate Maker, Electronic Prepress Operator (EPP Operator), Prepress Technician
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$15.03	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Sander Operator, Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$16.69	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Moldmaker, Statue Carver, Glass Bender, Pot Maker, Chiseler, Glassware Finisher
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	$25.30	Work experience (in related occupation)	Production Supervisor, Construction Foreman, Plant Manager
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer	$18.79	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver), Delivery Drivers, Line Haul Driver
Machine Feeders and Offbearers Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$14.57	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Sawmill Worker, Machine Operator, Material Handler
Prepress Technicians and Workers Prepress Technicians and Workers		Postsecondary vocational training	Plate Maker, Electronic Prepress Operator (EPP Operator), Prepress Technician
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists		Bachelor's degree	Personnel Coordinator, Employment Service Specialist, Employment Representative
All other food processing workers All other food processing workers		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Olive Pitter, Poultry Hanger, Yeast Maker
Engineering Managers Engineering Managers	$57.37	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Project Engineer
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products	$28.21	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Purchasing Manager, Trader, Procurement Specialist
Logisticians Logisticians	$34.71	Bachelor's degree	Logistics Team Lead, Integrated Logistics Support Manager, Production Planner
Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers	$40.20	Bachelor's degree	Electrical Design Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Product Engineer
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$16.69	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	$13.24	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Optical Technician, Surfacing Technican, Lab Technician
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$17.16	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Industrial Painter, Powder Coater, Hand Sprayer
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	$15.49	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Traffic Manager, Receiving Manager, Logistics Coordinator
Office Clerks, General Office Clerks, General	$13.95	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Office Assistant
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$15.01	Postsecondary vocational training	Electronic Technician, Mobile Electronics Installation Specialist, Car Stereo Installer
Industrial Machinery Mechanics Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$23.02	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers	$14.62	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Assembly Worker, Electronic Assembler, Watchmaker
Biomedical Engineers Biomedical Engineers	$46.54	Bachelor's degree	Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician
Electrical and Electronics Drafters Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$26.22	Postsecondary vocational training	CADD Operator (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Operator), Architect, Designer
Technical Writers Technical Writers	$29.98	Bachelor's degree	Documentation Specialist, Information Developer, Technical Communicator
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$19.25	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Crusher Operator, Grinder Operator, Miller
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$18.46	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Mixer Operator, Coater Operator, Ink Blender
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Cutters and Trimmers, Hand	$14.78	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Fabric Cutter, Finisher, Glass Cutter
Millwrights Millwrights	$28.23	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Maintenance Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic
Training and Development Specialists Training and Development Specialists	$28.38	Bachelor's degree	Corporate Trainer, Job Training Specialist, Computer Training Specialist
Computer Systems Analysts Computer Systems Analysts	$36.50	Bachelor's degree	Programmer Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Systems Engineer
Computer Hardware Engineers Computer Hardware Engineers	$47.05	Bachelor's degree	Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Application Developer
Industrial Engineers Industrial Engineers	$37.78	Bachelor's degree	Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Specialist, Process Engineer
Mechanical Drafters Mechanical Drafters	$24.95	Postsecondary vocational training	CADD Operator (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Operator), Architect, Designer
Environmental Engineering Technicians Environmental Engineering Technicians	$20.71	Associate degree	Environmental Field Technician, Industrial Waste Inspector, Environmental Specialist
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$31.13	Doctoral degree	Laboratory Director, Clinical Pharmacologist, Epidemiologist
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$17.37	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Accounting Associate, Fiscal Technician, Accounts Payables Clerk
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$21.45	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Fitter-Welder, Ironworker, Steel Fabricator
Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other	$13.40	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Assembly Worker, Electronic Assembler, Watchmaker
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$20.26	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$18.50	Postsecondary vocational training	Fabricator, Maintenance Welder, Welder-Fitter
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	$14.21	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Rip Saw Operator, Sawyer
Power Plant Operators Power Plant Operators	$35.12	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Nuclear Control Room Operator, Operations and Maintenance Technician (O & M Technician), Transmission System Operator
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$26.91	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Boiler Operator, Operating Engineer, Plant Utilities Engineer
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$20.11	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Evaporator Operator, Kiln Fireman, Furnace Operator
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$16.40	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Paper Machine Backtender, Stitching Machine Operator, Corrugator Operator
Packers and Packagers, Hand Packers and Packagers, Hand	$10.12	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Bagger, Kit Assembler, Shipping Clerk
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$29.61	Work experience (in related occupation)	Production Supervisor, Construction Foreman, Plant Manager
Marketing Managers Marketing Managers	$55.28	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Business Development Manager, Vice President of Marketing, Marketing Director
Sales Managers Sales Managers	$49.72	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Vice President of Sales, District Sales Manager, Director of Sales
Managers, All Other Managers, All Other	$48.52	Work experience (in related occupation)	Supply Chain Vice President, Global Supply Chain Director, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager
Software Developers, Applications Software Developers, Applications	$43.33	Bachelor's degree	Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Application Developer
Mechanical Engineers Mechanical Engineers	$36.05	Bachelor's degree	Product Engineer, Equipment Engineer
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians	$26.54	Associate degree	Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician), Civil Engineering Designer, Electronics Technician
Electro-Mechanical Technicians Electro-Mechanical Technicians	$27.06	Associate degree	Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician), Civil Engineering Designer, Electronics Technician
Chemical Technicians Chemical Technicians	$19.64	Associate degree	Laboratory Technician, Biological Technician, Chemical Technician
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$38.85	Work experience (in related occupation)	Sales Executive, Account Manager, Inside Sales Person
Slaughterers and Meat Packers Slaughterers and Meat Packers	$13.87	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Meat Manager, Meat Packer, Meat Trimmer
Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers	$24.80	Work experience (in related occupation)	Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer)
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$17.07	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$16.65	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$15.77	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Tool and Die Makers Tool and Die Makers	$22.91	Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)	Jig and Fixture Builder, Jig and Fixture Repairer, Toolmaker
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$19.02	Postsecondary vocational training	Fabricator, Finishing Technician, Welder
Sewing Machine Operators Sewing Machine Operators	$11.66	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Sample Maker, Seamstress, Sewer
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$19.99	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Chemical Processor, Production Technician, Chemical Operator
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$18.29	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Brewer, Refinery Operator, Dryer Operator
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$17.29	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Quality Technician, Picker/Packer, Quality Auditor
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$13.79	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Machine Operator, Fabrication Technician, A-Operator
Helpers--Production Workers Helpers--Production Workers	$11.44	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Sawmill Worker, Machine Operator, Material Handler
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$16.81	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Material Handler, Fork Lift Technician, Fork Truck Driver
Desktop Publishers Desktop Publishers	$19.34	Postsecondary vocational training	Graphic Artist, Design Editor, Electronic Console Display Operator
Maintenance Workers, Machinery Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$19.10	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Maintenance Machinist, Industrial Maintenance Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	$16.37	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Assembly Worker, Electronic Assembler, Watchmaker
General and Operations Managers General and Operations Managers	$43.44	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Plant Manager, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Facilities Manager
Purchasing Managers Purchasing Managers	$48.03	Bachelor's or higher degree plus work experience	Director of Purchasing, Materials Manager, Commodity Manager
Chemical Engineers Chemical Engineers	$38.01	Bachelor's degree	Development Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Engineering Scientist
Materials Engineers Materials Engineers	$40.21	Bachelor's degree	Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Research Engineer, Metallurgist
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$25.32	Associate degree	Mechanical Technician, Manufacturing Process Technologist, Manufacturing Technologist
Sales Engineers Sales Engineers	$39.43	Bachelor's degree	Sales Executive, Account Manager, Inside Sales Person
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$17.34	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Machine Operator, Die Setter, Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$17.51	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Die Cutter Operator, Paper Cutter, Skiver Operator
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand	$21.86	Work experience (in related occupation)	Production Supervisor, Construction Foreman, Plant Manager
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services	$15.71	Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)	Package Delivery Driver, Truck Driver, Delivery Driver
Printing Machine Operators Printing Machine Operators		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)	Printer, Pressman, Press Operator

* This represents the wage from the broader occupation. Wage data for this job title are not available.

This shows that demand is higher than other occupations in Minnesota over the last six months. It indicates current, not future, demand.

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.