Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

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 361 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager$181,000
Process Engineering Manager$181,000
Controls / Automation Manager$181,000
VP of Engineering$181,000
Director of R&D$181,000
Director of Manufacturing Engineering$181,000
NPI Manager$181,000
Capital Projects Manager$181,000
Lead Manufacturing Engineer$181,000
Senior Industrial Engineer$181,000
Senior Packaging Engineer$181,000
Director of Automation$181,000
Automation Manager$181,000
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$181,000
R&D Manager$181,000
R&D Engineer$181,000
Engineering Manager (Product)$181,000
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$181,000
Lead Product Development Engineer$181,000
CEO / President (Manufacturing)$180,240
Chief Operating Officer (COO)$180,240
Senior Director of Operations$180,240
VP of Sales (Industrial)$163,510
Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$163,510
Director of Sales$163,510

Bars show the top 25 of 361 ranked. The table below lists all 361. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
Rank	Role	BLS occupation	25th	Median	75th	Employment	LQ
1	Manufacturing Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
2	Process Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
3	Controls / Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
4	VP of Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
5	Director of R&D	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
6	Director of Manufacturing Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
7	NPI Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
8	Capital Projects Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
9	Lead Manufacturing Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
10	Senior Industrial Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
11	Senior Packaging Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
12	Director of Automation	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
13	Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
14	Chief Technology Officer (CTO)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
15	R&D Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
16	R&D Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
17	Engineering Manager (Product)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
18	Senior Mechanical Design Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
19	Lead Product Development Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$150,810	$181,000	$213,360	700	1.09
20	CEO / President (Manufacturing)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$154,490	$180,240	$210,110	660	1.12
21	Chief Operating Officer (COO)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$154,490	$180,240	$210,110	660	1.12
22	Senior Director of Operations	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$154,490	$180,240	$210,110	660	1.12
23	VP of Sales (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
24	Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
25	Director of Sales	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
26	National Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
27	Key Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
28	National Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
29	Business Development Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
30	Territory Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
31	Channel / Distributor Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
32	Product Manager (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
33	Field Service Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
34	Senior Applications Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
35	Lead Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
36	Traveling Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$120,890	$163,510	$219,380	940	0.51
37	CFO (Manufacturing)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
38	Corporate Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
39	Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
40	VP of Finance	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
41	Division Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
42	Assistant Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
43	FP&A Manager (Operations)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
44	Senior Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
45	Senior Cost Accountant	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$114,430	$150,590	$196,930	2,680	1.1
46	Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
47	Plant Director / Site Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
48	Assistant Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
49	Operations Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
50	Manufacturing Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
51	Production Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
52	Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
53	Plant Startup / Launch Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
54	Sanitation Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
55	VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
56	Director of Quality	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
57	Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
58	QC Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
59	Supplier Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
60	Quality Systems Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
61	FSQA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
62	FSQA Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
63	Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
64	QA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
65	Production Superintendent	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
66	Area Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
67	Value Stream Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
68	Department Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
69	Sanitation Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
70	Bilingual Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
71	Second Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
72	Third Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
73	QC Lab Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
74	Validation / CQV Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
75	CAPA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
76	Metrology / Calibration Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
77	Lead Quality Engineer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
78	Quality Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$116,340	$141,300	$179,170	560	0.78
79	Materials Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$106,440	$134,630	$161,820	130	1.92
80	Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$106,440	$134,630	$161,820	130	1.92
81	Polymer / Plastics Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$106,440	$134,630	$161,820	130	1.92
82	Automation Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
83	Robotics Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
84	Machine Vision Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
85	Product Development Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
86	Applications Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
87	Applications Engineering Manager	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$101,830	$130,810	$162,390	580	1.31
88	Injection Molding Process Engineer	Chemical Engineers (17-2041)	$93,970	$129,060	$146,180	40	0.58
89	Extrusion Process Engineer	Chemical Engineers (17-2041)	$93,970	$129,060	$146,180	40	0.58
90	MS&T Engineer	Chemical Engineers (17-2041)	$93,970	$129,060	$146,180	40	0.58
91	Process Development Engineer	Chemical Engineers (17-2041)	$93,970	$129,060	$146,180	40	0.58
92	Tech Transfer Engineer	Chemical Engineers (17-2041)	$93,970	$129,060	$146,180	40	0.58
93	PLC Programmer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$96,890	$127,910	$161,120	3,280	0.67
94	MES Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$96,890	$127,910	$161,120	3,280	0.67
95	SCADA / HMI Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$96,890	$127,910	$161,120	3,280	0.67
96	Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$96,890	$127,910	$161,120	3,280	0.67
97	Firmware / Embedded Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$96,890	$127,910	$161,120	3,280	0.67
98	Plant HR Manager	Human Resources Managers (11-3121)	$100,750	$124,540	$164,910	920	1.44
99	Regulatory Affairs Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
100	EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
101	EHS Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
102	Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
103	Environmental Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
104	Process Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
105	S&OP Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
106	Trade Compliance Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
107	Service / Aftermarket Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
108	Environmental Engineer	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
109	Sustainability Manager / Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
110	Senior EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
111	EHS Coordinator	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
112	Director of Planning	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$96,490	$118,470	$154,170	1,100	0.61
113	Facilities Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$89,900	$113,490	$146,850	550	1.21
114	Facilities Engineer	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$89,900	$113,490	$146,850	550	1.21
115	Utilities / Energy Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$89,900	$113,490	$146,850	550	1.21
116	VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
117	VP of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
118	Regional VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
119	General Manager (Manufacturing)	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
120	Director of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
121	EVP / SVP Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
122	Division / Business Unit General Manager	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
123	Director of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$78,130	$111,130	$165,630	8,890	0.88
124	Formulation Chemist	Chemists (19-2031)	$86,890	$110,920	$139,490	400	1.66
125	Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$83,790	$109,850	$136,730	3,240	1.05
126	Program Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$83,790	$109,850	$136,730	3,240	1.05
127	Packaging Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
128	Tooling Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
129	Welding Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
130	Plant Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
131	Mechanical Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
132	Packaging Development Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
133	Plant Engineering Manager	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
134	Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
135	Product Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
136	Product Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
137	Systems Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
138	CAD Designer / Drafter	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$87,140	$108,310	$134,700	930	1.08
139	Purchasing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$89,630	$106,440	$139,570	640	2.61
140	Strategic Sourcing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$89,630	$106,440	$139,570	640	2.61
141	Procurement Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$89,630	$106,440	$139,570	640	2.61
142	Director of Procurement	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$89,630	$106,440	$139,570	640	2.61
143	Commodity Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$89,630	$106,440	$139,570	640	2.61
144	Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
145	Electrical Engineer (Plant)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
146	Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
147	Electrical Design Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
148	Senior Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
149	Lead Controls Technician	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
150	Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
151	Lead Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
152	Controls Supervisor	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$82,230	$105,910	$131,930	720	1.25
153	VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
154	Supply Chain Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
155	Materials Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
156	Logistics Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
157	Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
158	Chief Supply Chain Officer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
159	Category Manager (Direct Materials)	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
160	Inventory Control Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
161	Senior Production Planner	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
162	Senior Buyer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
163	Director of Logistics	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
164	Transportation Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
165	Warehouse Supervisor	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
166	Shipping & Receiving Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$86,550	$105,020	$137,410	390	0.61
167	Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
168	Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
169	Industrial Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
170	Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
171	Battery Cell Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
172	Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
173	Supplier Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
174	Customer Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
175	Design Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
176	Validation Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
177	Reliability Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
178	Reliability Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
179	Continuous Improvement Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
180	Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
181	Lean Six Sigma Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
182	Director of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
183	Supplier Development Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
184	Lean Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
185	Senior Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
186	Senior Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
187	Mold / Die Design Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
188	Test Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
189	Senior Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
190	Quality Engineering Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
191	Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
192	Maintenance Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
193	EHS Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
194	VP of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
195	Director of Continuous Improvement	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
196	Lean Specialist / Coordinator	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
197	Master Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
198	Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
199	Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
200	Supplier Development Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
201	Material Flow / Logistics Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$97,930	$104,170	$131,820	1,570	1.48
202	Sales Engineer	Sales Engineers (41-9031)	$81,010	$103,040	$134,640	130	0.89
203	Inside Sales Engineer	Sales Engineers (41-9031)	$81,010	$103,040	$134,640	130	0.89
204	Proposal / Quotation Engineer	Sales Engineers (41-9031)	$81,010	$103,040	$134,640	130	0.89
205	QC Microbiology Manager	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)	$72,210	$95,800	$124,990	410	0.82
206	Safety Specialist / Coordinator	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$81,710	$93,660	$106,440	690	1.69
207	Industrial Hygienist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$81,710	$93,660	$106,440	690	1.69
208	Environmental Permitting Specialist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$81,710	$93,660	$106,440	690	1.69
209	Tool and Die Maker	Tool and Die Makers (51-4111)	$75,360	$87,240	$99,360	60	0.35
210	Mold Maker	Tool and Die Makers (51-4111)	$75,360	$87,240	$99,360	60	0.35
211	Production Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
212	Line Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
213	Shift Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
214	Packaging Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
215	Production Team Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
216	CNC Machining Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
217	Welding Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
218	Packaging Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$65,710	$87,000	$101,500	1,410	0.72
219	Cost Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$69,790	$84,660	$107,030	4,680	1.12
220	Cost Accounting Manager	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$69,790	$84,660	$107,030	4,680	1.12
221	Senior Cost Analyst	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$69,790	$84,660	$107,030	4,680	1.12
222	Inventory Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$69,790	$84,660	$107,030	4,680	1.12
223	Food Scientist	Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)	$71,250	$82,640	$94,900	50	1.36
224	Product Development Scientist	Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)	$71,250	$82,640	$94,900	50	1.36
225	Maintenance Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
226	Director of Maintenance	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
227	Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
228	Maintenance & Engineering Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
229	Asset Management / CMMS Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
230	Tool Room Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
231	Lead Maintenance Technician	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
232	Senior Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
233	Lead Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$65,510	$82,360	$103,990	1,770	0.99
234	Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$67,240	$81,190	$105,940	1,710	1.42
235	Document Control Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$67,240	$81,190	$105,940	1,710	1.42
236	Regulatory Compliance Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$67,240	$81,190	$105,940	1,710	1.42
237	Millwright	Millwrights (49-9044)	$62,990	$80,840	$83,730	100	0.86
238	PLC / Controls Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$66,290	$79,710	$91,540	140	0.74
239	Robotics Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$66,290	$79,710	$91,540	140	0.74
240	Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$66,290	$79,710	$91,540	140	0.74
241	Semiconductor Equipment Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$66,290	$79,710	$91,540	140	0.74
242	CNC Programmer	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)	$67,650	$76,650	$94,360	50	0.64
243	Field Service Engineer	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
244	Industrial Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
245	Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
246	Line Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
247	Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
248	Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
249	Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
250	Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
251	Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
252	Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
253	Maintenance Technician A	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
254	Maintenance Technician B	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
255	Maintenance Technician C	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
256	Traveling Millwright	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
257	Filler Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
258	Packaging Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
259	End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
260	Lead Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$61,180	$76,220	$86,510	850	0.67
261	Buyer / Senior Buyer	Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)	$63,160	$75,940	$96,620	1,830	1.29
262	Calibration Technician	Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)	$62,350	$75,450	$89,890	80	1.74
263	Industrial Electrician	Electricians (47-2111)	$57,810	$74,890	$98,650	1,820	0.83
264	Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger	Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)	$60,580	$73,010	$110,490	40	0.35
265	Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)	$56,160	$66,040	$78,590	1,450	1.22
266	QC Lab Technician	Chemical Technicians (19-4031)	$52,490	$64,060	$76,580	320	1.9
267	CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
268	5-Axis CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
269	Swiss CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
270	CNC Machine Operator	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
271	Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
272	Manual Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
273	EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
274	CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
275	Lead Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
276	Machinist A	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
277	Machinist B	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
278	Machinist C	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
279	Senior CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$57,110	$63,970	$76,860	580	0.7
280	Logistics Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$50,270	$63,160	$79,150	1,590	0.88
281	Shipping Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$50,270	$63,160	$79,150	1,590	0.88
282	Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
283	Quality Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
284	CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
285	Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
286	Food Safety / QA Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
287	First Article Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
288	Receiving / Source Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
289	Metrology Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
290	Microbiology Lab Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
291	Environmental Monitoring Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
292	Lead Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
293	Senior CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,390	$62,470	$79,020	1,410	0.81
294	Bioprocess Technician	Biological Technicians (19-4021)	$51,390	$60,580	$77,410	840	4.19
295	GMP Manufacturing Technician	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)	$48,660	$60,440	$78,850	320	0.8
296	Aseptic Fill Operator	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)	$48,660	$60,440	$78,850	320	0.8
297	Production Welder (MIG)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
298	TIG Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
299	Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
300	Welder-Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
301	Fitter / Layout Fitter	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
302	Sheet Metal Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
303	Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
304	Heat Treat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
305	Plating / Anodizing Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
306	Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
307	Foundry Molder / Melt Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
308	Lead Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$50,540	$59,390	$67,340	550	0.46
309	Skilled Mechanical Assembler	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
310	Electronics Test Technician	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
311	Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
312	Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
313	Senior Electronics Test Technician	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
314	Lead Mechanical Assembler	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$46,460	$58,550	$58,550	230	2.35
315	Maintenance Planner / Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
316	Production Planner / Master Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
317	Inventory Control Specialist	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
318	Demand Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
319	Supply Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
320	Production Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$44,860	$57,310	$70,720	1,890	1.68
321	Chemical Operator	Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)	$55,070	$55,210	$62,980	70	1.43
322	Control Room (DCS) Operator	Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)	$55,070	$55,210	$62,980	70	1.43
323	CNC Setup Machinist	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)	$47,800	$52,560	$62,380	160	0.32
324	NDT Technician	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)	$51,260	$51,400	$79,800	580	3.36
325	Certified Forklift Operator	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)	$43,450	$50,770	$59,720	1,050	0.47
326	Injection Molding Technician	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)	$39,330	$50,710	$65,780	130	0.3
327	Press Brake Operator	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$44,630	$49,430	$66,670	220	0.44
328	Die Setter (Stamping)	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$44,630	$49,430	$66,670	220	0.44
329	Flexographic Press Operator	Printing Press Operators (51-5112)	$40,130	$48,860	$57,540	340	0.81
330	Electronics Assembler / Solderer	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$41,450	$46,520	$49,260	880	1.23
331	Wire Harness & Cable Assembler	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$41,450	$46,520	$49,260	880	1.23
332	SMT Technician	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$41,450	$46,520	$49,260	880	1.23
333	Control Panel Builder	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$41,450	$46,520	$49,260	880	1.23
334	Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
335	Setup Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
336	Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
337	Battery Cell Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
338	CIP Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
339	Skilled Machine Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
340	Utility / Relief Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
341	Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
342	Senior Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
343	Lead Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
344	Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
345	Batch Maker / Compounder	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
346	Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
347	Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
348	Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
349	Retort / Thermal Process Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
350	Brewer / Cellar Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
351	Senior Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
352	Lead Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$35,420	$45,570	$52,420	200	0.28
353	Shipping & Receiving Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
354	Hazmat Shipping Specialist	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
355	Warehouse Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
356	Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
357	Production / Material Expediter	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
358	Kitting Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
359	Inventory Control Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$38,290	$45,210	$52,790	1,700	0.72
360	Sanitation Technician	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$35,340	$37,810	$45,000	8,880	1.39
361	Sanitation Lead	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$35,340	$37,810	$45,000	8,880	1.39

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician.

State figures for New York

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. 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 Engineering Managers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area earn a median of $181,000, representing an increase of $4,500 compared to May 2024. The middle 50% of the pay range is separated by a band width of $62,550, which suggests varied compensation for technical leadership across the region.

The national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry median is $192,800, providing an industry-specific baseline for comparison. Local reporting is mapped to the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which aggregates many engineering disciplines into one data pool. 09, this role shows a high local employment concentration.

Chief Executives in this manufacturing hub report a median of $180,240, indicating an upward shift of $7,400 over the last year. This role maintains a middle band width of $55,620, reflecting standard pay clusters for top leadership. Nationally, the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector median sits at $409,320, a figure that is significantly higher than the local broader-SOC median. Because executive roles often include significant non-base incentives, this local figure represents base-level reporting. The local location quotient of 1.12 demonstrates that this leadership level is well-supported within the local business environment.

VPs of Sales earn a median of $163,510, showing a growth of $7,440 over the year. This position maintains a substantial band width of $98,490, indicating wide discrepancies in sales leadership compensation. The national Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing median is $215,500, a useful reference for the technical sales side. Local data is derived from the broad Sales Managers SOC, which covers various industries. The location quotient of 0.51 suggests that while these sales roles are present, they are not highly concentrated solely within the local industrial sectors.

Shipping and Receiving Leads earn a median of $45,210, which reflects an increase of $220. The middle band width for this role is $14,500, ensuring stable compensation for this logistics function. National pulp and paper manufacturing benchmark figures stand at $62,160, whereas the local data maps to the broad Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks SOC. This grouping represents all logistics clerks, meaning supervisors may fall into different salary tiers. The location quotient of 0.72 indicates a moderate level of local employment for this classification.

Sanitation Technicians report a median annual wage of $37,810, reflecting growth of $850 compared to the previous release. The band width for the middle 50% is $9,660, indicating a very tight pay clustering. Nationally, Iron and Steel Mills report $52,820, while the local data utilizes a general Janitors and Cleaners proxy. The high location quotient of 1.39 confirms that this function is heavily utilized in the local industrial base. Managers should evaluate this base pay against their facility's specific technical requirements, as BLS data does not distinguish between general facility cleaning and complex industrial plant sanitation.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Which metros are compared to the Albany-Schenectady-Troy hub?

Pittsfield, MA and Glens Falls, NY are used as the reference points for this occupational market analysis. These metros provide necessary contextual data for regional wage trends.

Why is the engineering role mapped to a broader SOC code?

The BLS uses broad SOC codes to gather enough data points for statistical significance. This broad mapping aggregates different types of engineering managers, covering many industrial sectors within the broader regional engineering definition.

Are the industry figures listed in the report local or national?

All listed industry-by-occupation medians are national figures. The OEWS dataset does not currently publish a separate, local wage specific to individual industries.