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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

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 350 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$279,080
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$279,080
  3. Senior Director of Operations$279,080
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$166,180
  5. Process Engineering Manager$166,180
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$166,180
  7. VP of Engineering$166,180
  8. Director of R&D$166,180
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$166,180
  10. NPI Manager$166,180
  11. Capital Projects Manager$166,180
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$166,180
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$166,180
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$166,180
  15. Director of Automation$166,180
  16. Automation Manager$166,180
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$166,180
  18. R&D Manager$166,180
  19. R&D Engineer$166,180
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$166,180
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$166,180
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$166,180
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$146,030
  24. Corporate Controller$146,030
  25. Plant Controller$146,030

Bars show the top 25 of 350 ranked. The table below lists all 350. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$167,210$279,080$419,9604000.82
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$167,210$279,080$419,9604000.82
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$167,210$279,080$419,9604000.82
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,150$166,180$194,0805000.94
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,690$146,030$197,0101,3900.68
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,690$145,170$177,9301600.77
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,690$145,170$177,9301600.77
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,690$145,170$177,9301600.77
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,690$145,170$177,9301600.77
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,690$145,170$177,9301600.77
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,670$135,220$176,6401,3100.85
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,430$131,770$167,9804000.75
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,090$127,430$170,3901,0100.67
66Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
67Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
68Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
69Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
70Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
71Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,410$124,550$159,7702000.54
72Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
73Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
74Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
75Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
76Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
77Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
78Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
79Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
80Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
81VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
82Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
83Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
84QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
85Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
86Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
87FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
88FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
89Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
90QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
91Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
92Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
93Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
94Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
95Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
96Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
97Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
98Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
99QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
100Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
101CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
102Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
103Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
104Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,430$123,590$163,3408201.37
105PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,160$122,930$153,3601,7700.43
106MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,160$122,930$153,3601,7700.43
107SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,160$122,930$153,3601,7700.43
108Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,160$122,930$153,3601,7700.43
109Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,160$122,930$153,3601,7700.43
110Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$89,440$116,510$129,090300.58
111Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$89,440$116,510$129,090300.58
112Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$89,440$116,510$129,090300.58
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,860$111,500$136,4204100.85
122VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
123Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
124Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
125Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
126Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
127Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
128Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
129Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
130Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
131Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
132Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
133Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
134Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
135Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,980$107,740$136,1407101.33
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,360$103,390$127,3601,0901.23
171Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
172Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
173Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
174Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
175Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
176Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
177Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
178Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
179Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
180Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
181Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
182CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,700$102,980$133,6508801.23
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,260$101,260$156,6908,7301.03
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,300$100,050$127,8201,8500.71
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,300$100,050$127,8201,8500.71
193Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,050$96,220$125,0904701.25
194Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,050$96,220$125,0904701.25
195Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,050$96,220$125,0904701.25
196Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,530$93,920$120,8701701.37
197Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,530$93,920$120,8701701.37
198Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,530$93,920$120,8701701.37
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$86,480$107,9103000.87
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$86,480$107,9103000.87
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,100$86,480$107,9103000.87
202NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$64,990$83,520$96,730600.44
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,720$83,240$100,7001,3300.89
212QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,790$80,280$127,7604901.17
213Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$60,620$79,600$123,6304001.97
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,740$78,430$100,1102,5000.71
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,740$78,430$100,1102,5000.71
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,740$78,430$100,1102,5000.71
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,740$78,430$100,1102,5000.71
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$77,930$89,2801,9601.2
226Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$64,010$75,980$113,990501.51
227Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$64,010$75,980$113,990501.51
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,340$75,970$95,6409300.78
229Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,220$73,650$94,4406200.61
230Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,220$73,650$94,4406200.61
231Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,220$73,650$94,4406200.61
232Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
233Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
234Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
235Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
236Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
237Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
238Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
239Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
240Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
241Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
242Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
243Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
244Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
245Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
246Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
247Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
248End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
249Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,510$73,390$79,6701,5101.42
250CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,620$72,870$80,370801.15
251Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,950$66,500$82,4901,1000.6
252Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,880$66,320$77,3002,2301.47
253Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,880$66,320$77,3002,2301.47
254QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,630$64,740$77,0302601.88
255MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,240$63,950$65,0401501.54
256Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$47,350$63,190$75,840900.89
257Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$54,270$63,130$75,8501,0001
258Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
259Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
260Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
261Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
262Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
263Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,840$61,110$75,9007400.79
264Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,270$60,080$60,1107301.76
265Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,270$60,080$60,1107301.76
266CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
2675-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
268Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
269CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
270Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
271Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
272EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
273CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
274Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
275Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
276Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
277Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
278Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,140$59,330$63,5406300.91
279GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,200$59,010$72,9507402.19
280Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,200$59,010$72,9507402.19
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,960$57,520$63,9805301.29
282Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,310$57,370$62,5201501
283PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,470$56,550$69,3501801.16
284Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,470$56,550$69,3501801.16
285Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,470$56,550$69,3501801.16
286Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,470$56,550$69,3501801.16
287Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
288TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
289Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
290Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
291Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
292Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
293Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
294Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
295Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
296Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
297Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
298Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,530$54,790$61,6308600.85
299Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,800$53,720$68,0101801.27
300Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,800$53,720$68,0101801.27
301Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,970$53,680$53,6801301.66
302Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,490$49,140$58,3605,9803.18
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,560$48,420$59,4901,9401.34
315Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,700$47,930$59,8208502.32
316Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,850$47,110$52,5703801.1
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,860$47,080$54,6402,5101.27
324Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,690$51,3209101.52
325Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,690$51,3209101.52
326SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,690$51,3209101.52
327Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,690$51,3209101.52
328Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,870$44,960$58,510700.39
329Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
330Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
331Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
332Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
333CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
334Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
335Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
336Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
337Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
338Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
339Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
340Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
341Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
342Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
343Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
344Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
345Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
346Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
347Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,090$43,890$51,2303600.58
348Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,320$42,600$52,780700.46
349Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,280$37,700$44,1606,5001.21
350Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,280$37,700$44,1606,5001.21

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this executive tier is massive at $252,750, demonstrating the wide range of leadership compensation packages in this region.

The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing benchmark is $409,320, though local executive data is based on the broad Chief Executives SOC. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that executive pay is highly variable and often depends on business scope and firm size. 82 shows that this function is widely distributed across the business environment.

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. The national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry sits at $192,800, offering a useful national reference. This role maps to the broad Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which covers various specialized fields of management. With a location quotient of 0.94, this role maintains a stable presence throughout the industrial sector of the metro.

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The role maintains a wide band width of $83,320, which is characteristic of the variation in financial leadership in this market. The national Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing industry benchmarks at $210,870, while local data utilizes the broad Financial Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 0.68, reflecting that this leadership level is distributed across multiple business sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width of $13,460 ensures that pay remains clustered for this production role. Nationally, Dairy Product Manufacturing reports a median of $50,960, providing an industry-relevant benchmark for comparison. This role is mapped to the broad Food Processing Workers, All Other SOC, which aggregates various operator duties into one data set. The location quotient of 0.46 reflects that this role is not the dominant industrial occupation in this metro.

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This position maintains a band width of $10,880, demonstrating consistency for this essential labor group. National data for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing provides a reference point of $52,820, while the local data uses a proxy janitorial SOC definition. The location quotient of 1.21 shows a high industrial concentration for this function in the metro. Hiring managers should note that BLS reporting captures general maintenance duties rather than highly technical plant-sanitation skills.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What comparison metros are used for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton hub?

Reading, PA and Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA are the selected comparison points. These nearby industrial centers provide relevant regional data for benchmarking compensation.

What is the limitation of the broad SOC match for hiring managers?

The broad SOC codes aggregate numerous distinct roles into a single category. This means the reported median may not reflect the precise technical level or specific job responsibilities required for an industrial production or sanitation position.

Do the provided annual medians include performance bonuses?

For manufacturing occupations in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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