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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Ann Arbor, MI

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 354 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$335,900
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$335,900
  3. Senior Director of Operations$335,900
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$171,950
  5. Process Engineering Manager$171,950
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$171,950
  7. VP of Engineering$171,950
  8. Director of R&D$171,950
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$171,950
  10. NPI Manager$171,950
  11. Capital Projects Manager$171,950
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$171,950
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$171,950
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$171,950
  15. Director of Automation$171,950
  16. Automation Manager$171,950
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$171,950
  18. R&D Manager$171,950
  19. R&D Engineer$171,950
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$171,950
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$171,950
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$171,950
  23. Purchasing Manager$168,670
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$168,670
  25. Procurement Manager$168,670

Bars show the top 25 of 354 ranked. The table below lists all 354. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Ann Arbor, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$180,060$335,900$471,9102600.9
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$180,060$335,900$471,9102600.9
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$180,060$335,900$471,9102600.9
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,220$171,950$204,7706702.17
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,620$168,670$200,1301301.12
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,620$168,670$200,1301301.12
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,620$168,670$200,1301301.12
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,620$168,670$200,1301301.12
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,620$168,670$200,1301301.12
28VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
29Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
30Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
31National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
32Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
33National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
34Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
35Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
36Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
37Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
38Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
39Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
40Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
41Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,590$148,630$197,0206500.73
42Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
43EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
44EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
45Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
46Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
47Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
48S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
49Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
50Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
51Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
52Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
53Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
54EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
55Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,020$147,220$176,6404200.48
56Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,720$143,670$184,5302400.79
57CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
58Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
59Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
60VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
61Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
62Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
63FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
64Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
65Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,060$139,500$181,7108200.69
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,060$130,470$166,9503400.98
99Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
100Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
101Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
102Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
103Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
104Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
105Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
106Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
107Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
108Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
109Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
110CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,360$127,310$132,0402,2805.43
111PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,100$126,830$141,6102,7401.15
112MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,100$126,830$141,6102,7401.15
113SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,100$126,830$141,6102,7401.15
114Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,100$126,830$141,6102,7401.15
115Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,100$126,830$141,6102,7401.15
116Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
117Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
118Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
119Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
120Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
121Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$121,530$143,3502501.13
122Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,900$121,000$156,2401101.56
123Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,900$121,000$156,2401101.56
124Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,900$121,000$156,2401101.56
125Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
126Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
127Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
128Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
129Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
130Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
131Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
132Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
133Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,630$109,240$135,1508102.89
134Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,020$107,170$126,2203301.5
135Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,020$107,170$126,2203301.5
136Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,020$107,170$126,2203301.5
137VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
138Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
139Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
140Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
141Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
142Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
143Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
144Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
145Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
146Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
147Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
148Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
149Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
150Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,670$106,650$132,1102700.86
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$106,000$165,0603,1800.64
159Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,360$105,950$127,220501.59
160Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,360$105,950$127,220501.59
161Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,360$105,950$127,220501.59
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,730$105,610$131,7209301.79
197Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$85,510$105,420$110,390402.34
198Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$85,510$105,420$110,390402.34
199Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,290$103,690$129,2401,4300.95
200Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,290$103,690$129,2401,4300.95
201MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$69,770$90,320$90,560601
202Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,640$85,610$107,6701500.76
203Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,640$85,610$107,6701500.76
204Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$71,640$85,610$107,6701500.76
205QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$63,590$85,120$140,3303801.55
206Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
207Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
208Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
209Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
210Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
211Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
212Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
213Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
214Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,730$83,240$100,9106200.71
215NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$57,780$81,640$89,720700.88
216Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,920$81,450$104,2706100.57
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,720$80,040$100,9701,5800.77
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,720$80,040$100,9701,5800.77
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,720$80,040$100,9701,5800.77
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,720$80,040$100,9701,5800.77
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,600$79,500$98,1209501.37
222Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$62,250$78,660$116,230501.77
223Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$62,250$78,660$116,230501.77
224MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$62,250$78,660$116,230501.77
225Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$62,250$78,660$116,230501.77
226Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$62,250$78,660$116,230501.77
227Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,680$75,000$99,3404600.79
228Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,970$73,460$99,8403900.66
229Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,970$73,460$99,8403900.66
230Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,970$73,460$99,8403900.66
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,730$67,470$84,2706500.69
239Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$60,940$67,050$99,6002301.95
240Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
241Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
242Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
243Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
244Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
245Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
246Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
247Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
248Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
249Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
250Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
251Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
252Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
253Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
254Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
255Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
256End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
257Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,290$62,790$75,5803900.63
258CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,870$62,780$74,210401.02
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,250$61,780$79,3301400.26
265Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
266Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
267Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
268Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
269Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
270Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$49,500$61,680$73,920601.24
271Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,280$61,250$78,3802202.76
272Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,280$61,250$78,3802202.76
273Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,120$58,120$76,6603900.45
274Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,120$58,120$76,6603900.45
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
278CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
279Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
280Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
281EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
282CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
283Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
284Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
285Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
286Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
287Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,260$55,500$63,6502900.71
288Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
289TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
290Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
291Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
292Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
293Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
294Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
295Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
296Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
297Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
298Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
299Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$54,180$64,0602200.37
300Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$43,610$52,110$62,2301601.6
301Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,370$48,340$64,6302500.23
302QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,770$47,880$53,2401001.2
303Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,520$47,240$74,7303901.11
304Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,520$47,240$74,7303901.11
305SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,520$47,240$74,7303901.11
306Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,520$47,240$74,7303901.11
307Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,190$46,800$50,3502101.05
308CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,050$46,640$57,9801200.52
309Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
310Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
311CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
312Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
313Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
314First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
315Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
316Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
317Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
318Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
319Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
320Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$46,060$59,4208000.95
321GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,320$45,590$62,740900.46
322Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,320$45,590$62,740900.46
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,960$45,250$49,7707200.62
330Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,240$42,650$48,4604101.71
331Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,240$42,650$48,4604101.71
332Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
333Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
334Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
335Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
336CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
337Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
338Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
339Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
340Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
341Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
342Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
343Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
344Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
345Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
346Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
347Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
348Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
349Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
350Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,960$41,960$45,9102800.77
351Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,170$39,170$45,7002701.28
352Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$37,670$38,900$45,430501.1
353Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,580$38,080$43,3302,8800.92
354Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,580$38,080$43,3302,8800.92

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Michigan

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

Ann Arbor provides a competitive manufacturing environment for executive and technical talent. The CEO / President median is $335,900, significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. This reflects the intense high-tech and industrial nature of the regional economy. The middle-band width of $291,850 is among the highest, showing the extreme variance in local executive compensation packages.

Manufacturing Headhunters advises clients to consider these benchmarks when structuring total rewards for proven leadership roles.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Ann Arbor report a median of $171,950, narrowly aligned with the national median of $171,270. The local middle-band width of $64,550 indicates consistent salary structures for this group. With a high location quotient of 2.17, Ann Arbor shows a sound concentration of engineering management, supported by 670 individuals in the occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Ann Arbor, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Purchasing managers earn a median of $168,670 locally, comfortably ahead of the national median of $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Ann Arbor, MI, 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. With 130 professionals in this field and a location quotient of 1.12, Ann Arbor’s purchasing talent remains a critical resource for local industrial supply chains.

Technical and support staff, including robotic welding technicians and sanitation workers, follow different patterns. For manufacturing occupations in Ann Arbor, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Sanitation workers earn a median of $38,080, which is higher than the national median of $36,840. The large sanitation workforce of 2,880 employees keeps the supply steady, though the location quotient of 0.92 indicates the labor pool is right-sized for regional plant cleaning demands.

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How does the local CEO median in Ann Arbor compare to national averages?

The local CEO median of $335,900 is notably higher than the $213,990 national median. This reflects the region's strong industrial and technological leadership market.

Is the local median pay for robotic welding technicians competitive?

At $38,900, the local median is lower than the $47,920 national median. Employers may need to highlight other benefits to remain competitive.

How substantial is the local engineering management sector?

The sector is strong, with a location quotient of 2.17 and 670 individuals employed. This indicates a high concentration of talent relative to other occupations.

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