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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Appleton, WI

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 331 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$201,300
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$201,300
  3. Senior Director of Operations$201,300
  4. VP of Sales (Industrial)$138,850
  5. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$138,850
  6. Director of Sales$138,850
  7. National Sales Manager$138,850
  8. Key Account Manager$138,850
  9. National Account Manager$138,850
  10. Business Development Manager$138,850
  11. Territory Sales Manager$138,850
  12. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$138,850
  13. Product Manager (Industrial)$138,850
  14. Field Service Manager$138,850
  15. Senior Applications Engineer$138,850
  16. Lead Field Service Engineer$138,850
  17. Traveling Field Service Engineer$138,850
  18. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,990
  19. Corporate Controller$134,990
  20. Plant Controller$134,990
  21. VP of Finance$134,990
  22. Division Controller$134,990
  23. Assistant Plant Controller$134,990
  24. FP&A Manager (Operations)$134,990
  25. Senior Plant Controller$134,990

Bars show the top 25 of 331 ranked. The table below lists all 331. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Appleton, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$153,140$201,300$308,4302301.39
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$153,140$201,300$308,4302301.39
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$153,140$201,300$308,4302301.39
4VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
5Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
6Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
7National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
8Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
9National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
10Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
11Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
12Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
13Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
14Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
15Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
16Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
17Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,090$138,850$185,1004200.83
18CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
19Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
20Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
21VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
22Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
23Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
24FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
25Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
26Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,000$134,990$169,9305800.86
27Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
28Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
29Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
30VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
31Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
32Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
33NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
34Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
35Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
36Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
37Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
38Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
39Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
40Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
41R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
42R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
43Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
44Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
45Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$117,140$134,430$168,4302001.13
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,720$126,580$159,6401200.66
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,120$123,490$149,190600.86
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,120$123,490$149,190600.86
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,120$123,490$149,190600.86
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,120$123,490$149,190600.86
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,120$123,490$149,190600.86
52Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,870$116,570$138,060601.53
53Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,870$116,570$138,060601.53
54Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,870$116,570$138,060601.53
55VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
56VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
57Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
58General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
59Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
60EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
61Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
62Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,900$109,890$165,7701,6400.58
63Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
64Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
65Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
66Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
67Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
68Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
69Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
70Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
71Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
72VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
73Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
74Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
75QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
76Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
77Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
78FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
79FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
80Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
81QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
82Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
83Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
84Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
85Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
86Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
87Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
88Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
89Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
90QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
91Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
92CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
93Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
94Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
95Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,990$108,680$135,8705402.72
96Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$106,090$135,510600.5
97Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$106,090$135,510600.5
98Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,470$106,090$135,510600.5
99Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
100EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
101EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
102Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
103Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
104Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
105S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
106Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
107Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
108Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
109Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
110Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
111EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
112Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$104,660$150,8004500.91
113PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,240$102,970$133,0205700.42
114MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,240$102,970$133,0205700.42
115SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,240$102,970$133,0205700.42
116Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,240$102,970$133,0205700.42
117Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,240$102,970$133,0205700.42
118Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
119Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
120Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
121Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
122Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
123Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
124Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
125Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
126Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,120$101,670$115,6901901.18
127Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,750$98,290$121,3509701.13
128Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,750$98,290$121,3509701.13
129Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
130Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
131Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
132Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
133Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
134Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
135Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
136Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
137Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
138Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
139Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
140Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
141Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
142Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
143Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
144Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
145Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
146Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
147Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
148Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
149Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
150Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
151Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
152Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
153Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
154Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
155EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
156VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
157Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
158Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
159Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
160Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
161Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
162Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
163Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$95,380$103,5504401.5
164Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,460$91,560$104,780900.8
165Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,460$91,560$104,780900.8
166Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,460$91,560$104,780900.8
167VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
168Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
169Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
170Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
171Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
172Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
173Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
174Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
175Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
176Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
177Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
178Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
179Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
180Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,710$91,060$108,2502101.18
181Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
182Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
183Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
184Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
185Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
186Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
187Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
188Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
189Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,640$85,930$105,8505701.16
190PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,540$85,290$90,120400.85
191Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,540$85,290$90,120400.85
192Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,540$85,290$90,120400.85
193Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,540$85,290$90,120400.85
194Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
195Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
196Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
197Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
198Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
199Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
200Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
201Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
202Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
203Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
204Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
205CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,790$85,260$102,4704601.94
206MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$75,410$84,740$91,6801003.14
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,060$80,360$101,0301,0200.88
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,060$80,360$101,0301,0200.88
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,060$80,360$101,0301,0200.88
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,060$80,360$101,0301,0200.88
211Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,230$78,460$96,6401300.39
212Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,230$78,460$96,6401300.39
213Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,230$78,460$96,6401300.39
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,740$77,240$85,9201,2402.3
222Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,520$74,040$78,800403.62
223Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,500$73,010$78,480801.8
224Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,500$73,010$78,480801.8
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,910$70,940$83,8604001.02
226Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,690$66,830$82,4208101.34
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
228Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
229Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
230Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
231Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
232Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
233Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
234Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
235Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
236Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
237Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
238Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
239Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
240Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
241Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
242Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
243End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
244Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,740$65,980$77,9201,0202.91
245CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,140$62,850$74,520602.49
246Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,760$62,340$75,6704800.96
247Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,760$62,340$75,6704800.96
248Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$50,650$61,960$64,9902505.21
249Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,290$61,600$78,1503200.99
250CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
2515-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
252Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
253CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
254Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
255Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
256EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
257CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
258Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
259Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
260Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
261Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
262Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,180$60,350$64,1606602.88
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$58,930$70,3003801.21
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,880$58,920$65,5709702.92
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,500$54,690$61,3402501.82
282Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,910$53,560$57,7106104.48
283Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$48,910$53,560$57,7106104.48
284Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
285Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
286CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
287Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
288Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
289First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
290Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
291Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
292Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
293Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
294Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
295Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,860$49,930$60,7609802.05
296GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,200$49,560$62,730700.64
297Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,200$49,560$62,730700.64
298Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,480$47,540$49,3507701.25
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,250$47,210$58,1209401.43
306Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,960$46,090$61,1705304.64
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,590$44,200$49,4903801.87
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$43,710$45,1303501.8
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$43,710$45,1303501.8
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$43,710$45,1303501.8
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,300$43,710$45,1303501.8
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,810$36,700$43,1001,7901.02
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,810$36,700$43,1001,7901.02

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State figures for Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Appleton, WI. 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?

Appleton manufacturing leaders handle a complex compensation market. The CEO / President median of $201,300 is lower than the national median of $213,990 and experienced a decrease of $8,450. The middle-band width of $155,290 confirms wide variations in executive roles locally.

Manufacturing Headhunters assists clients in evaluating how these figures, often tied to larger industrial parent companies, affect local talent attraction and the retention of high-level strategic leaders.

Sales leadership, specifically the VP of Sales role, reports a median of $138,850, trailing the national median of $148,270. However, this role saw a median increase of $9,760, suggesting growing demand for sales strategy and business development locally. The middle-band width of $84,010 is significant, reflecting the diverse responsibilities of sales leads in mid-sized versus large production firms. This aligns with the region's focus on maintaining strong market ties.

CFO roles in Appleton show a median of $134,990, below the national median of $166,570. This position holds a middle-band width of $65,930. While local pay sits below national benchmarks, the $2,460 median increase shows modest growth. With 580 employees in this occupation, the location quotient of 0.86 shows a standard distribution of financial management roles across the local economy, though hiring remains highly competitive.

Production staff wages, such as the $43,710 median for electronics assemblers, are aligned closely with the $45,850 national level. Meanwhile, the $36,700 median for sanitation technicians matches the national median of $36,840 almost exactly. The location quotient for assemblers is an impressive 1.80, highlighting a strong regional base of electronics production expertise. Sanitation work remains a high-volume category with 1,790 employees, ensuring a steady, reliable labor supply for local manufacturers.

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How does the local CEO median in Appleton compare to the national level?

The Appleton median of $201,300 is below the national median of $213,990. Local compensation packages for this role have seen a decrease recently.

What is the concentration of electronics assemblers in Appleton?

Electronics assemblers show a high location quotient of 1.80. This highlights a sound local presence and deep expertise in electronics production.

Are sanitation technician wages in Appleton competitive with national levels?

Yes, the local median of $36,700 is nearly identical to the national median of $36,840. Pay for these roles is well-aligned with broad national market data.

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