Workforce Insights: Orange County, CA

2026 This report provides a detailed overview of salary ranges, employment figures, and workforce trends for key industrial roles, offering insights into local hiring landscapes. It supports employers and HR professionals in workforce planning and salary benchmarking by highlighting regional dynamics and industry-specific data. INDUSTRIAL STAFFING Workforce Insights: Orange County, CA Salaries, Employment Trends, and Key Industry Data Low End Market Mean High End # of employees Machine Operator $22.35 $26.91 $31.65 4,612 Assembler $21.21 $25.09 $29.32 15,373 Electro-mechanical Assembler $23.14 $27.52 $32.06 6,825 Material Handler $21.38 $31.56 $28.73 33,052 Packer Shipper $19.63 $21.67 $24.83 10,660 Forklift Operator $22.12 $25.96 $30.16 5,287 CNC Operator $25.33 $30.41 $35.89 3,310 Welder $27.56 $33.03 $39.08 2,517 Manufacturing Associate/Technician $22.47 $25.83 $29.21 1,980 Maintenance Technician $25.64 $29.90 $34.31 13,217 Facilities Specialist $28.32 $32.64 $37.24 13,220 Test Technician $27.05 $32.01 $37.37 1,055 Quality Inspector $24.61 $29.25 $34.13 7,511 Production Supervisor $33.12 $39.62 $47.11 6,037 Process Engineer $41.87 $50.89 $61.22 3,218 Production Assistant $30.55 $36.37 $42.76 5,930 Service Technician $31.75 $37.42 $43.79 5,750 Production Supervisor $32.82 $39.16 $42.75 6,037 Operations Manager $55.40 $68.76 $76.48 2,777 Plant Manager $64.47 $78.97 $95.65 2,777 The salaries listed are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, and industry demand. Based on ERI data; values represent the 10th, Mean, and 90th percentiles.