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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Atlantic City-Hammonton, 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 319 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$276,970
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$276,970
  3. Senior Director of Operations$276,970
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$167,980
  5. Process Engineering Manager$167,980
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$167,980
  7. VP of Engineering$167,980
  8. Director of R&D$167,980
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$167,980
  10. NPI Manager$167,980
  11. Capital Projects Manager$167,980
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$167,980
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$167,980
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$167,980
  15. Director of Automation$167,980
  16. Automation Manager$167,980
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$167,980
  18. R&D Manager$167,980
  19. R&D Engineer$167,980
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$167,980
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$167,980
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$167,980
  23. Purchasing Manager$161,620
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$161,620
  25. Procurement Manager$161,620

Bars show the top 25 of 319 ranked. The table below lists all 319. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$198,620$276,970$346,200400.19
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$198,620$276,970$346,200400.19
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$198,620$276,970$346,200400.19
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,770$167,980$189,0501800.74
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,300$161,620$186,260800.91
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,300$161,620$186,260800.91
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,300$161,620$186,260800.91
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,300$161,620$186,260800.91
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$127,300$161,620$186,260800.91
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,630$157,800$204,3205100.55
37Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
38Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
39Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
40Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
41Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
42Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$111,200$151,760$188,3002301.39
43Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$113,580$148,740$183,9001200.5
44VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
45Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
46Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
47National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
48Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
49National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
50Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
51Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
52Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
53Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
54Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
55Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
56Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
57Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,070$144,220$187,2803300.48
58Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
59EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
60EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
61Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
62Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
63Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
64S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
65Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
66Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
67Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
68Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
69Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
70EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
71Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,000$132,330$166,7101,1901.77
72VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
73VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
74Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
75General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
76Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
77EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
78Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
79Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$95,190$131,810$197,2901,5900.42
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,640$127,130$167,5001700.7
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$102,490$126,800$131,600400.17
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,800$126,670$155,6205400.3
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,800$126,670$155,6205400.3
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,800$126,670$155,6205400.3
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,800$126,670$155,6205400.3
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,800$126,670$155,6205400.3
108Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
109Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
110Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
111Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
112Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
113Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
114Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
115Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
116Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
117VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
118Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
119Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
120QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
121Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
122Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
123FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
124FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
125Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
126QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
127Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
128Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
129Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
130Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
131Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
132Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
133Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
134Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
135QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
136Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
137CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
138Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
139Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
140Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,050$122,350$158,7001200.46
141Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$112,180$119,5102701.57
142Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$112,180$119,5102701.57
143Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,120$112,180$119,5102701.57
144Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$83,620$105,610$140,940400.48
145Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,920$101,790$124,5104200.37
146Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,920$101,790$124,5104200.37
147Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
148Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
149Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
150Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
151Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
152Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
153Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
154Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
155Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
156Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
157Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
158CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,300$98,680$121,040300.1
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,690$97,620$135,710600.14
194Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$78,380$96,510$96,840400.79
195Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,840$92,670$107,810800.49
196Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,840$92,670$107,810800.49
197Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,840$92,670$107,810800.49
198NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$78,410$89,710$109,680300.49
199Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,370$83,040$104,6109100.58
200Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,370$83,040$104,6109100.58
201Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,370$83,040$104,6109100.58
202Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,370$83,040$104,6109100.58
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,100$78,880$102,3005800.87
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,150$78,770$97,2003500.77
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,150$78,770$97,2003500.77
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,150$78,770$97,2003500.77
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,550$78,250$102,3202700.5
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,710$73,990$91,8102900.39
224Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
225Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
226Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
227Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
228Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
229Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
230Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
231Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
232Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
233Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
234Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
235Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
236Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
237Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
238Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
239Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
240End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
241Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,270$66,310$84,5801500.32
242Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,180$65,710$94,8907100.86
243CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
2445-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
245Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
246CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
247Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
248Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
249EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
250CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
251Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
252Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
253Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
254Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
255Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$64,400$76,160300.1
256Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
257TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
258Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
259Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
260Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
261Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
262Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
263Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
264Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
265Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
266Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
267Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,880$60,880$70,390900.2
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,240$60,640$73,0004801.09
269Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,550$60,420$74,5406100.91
270Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,550$60,420$74,5406100.91
271Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$49,150$56,440$56,5301408.18
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,290$55,750$72,0402200.51
278Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,400$54,700$60,3902700.32
279Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
280Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
281CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
282Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
283Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
284First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
285Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
286Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
287Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
288Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
289Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
290Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,170$47,240$66,6701000.15
291Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,490$46,870$59,270500.34
292Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
293Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
294Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
295Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
296Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
297Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
298Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,430$43,670$56,1705600.63
299Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
300Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
301Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
302Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
303CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
304Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
305Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
306Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
307Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
308Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
309Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
310Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
311Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
312Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
313Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
314Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
315Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
316Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
317Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$39,590$47,6901100.4
318Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,680$39,520$42,6403,4401.44
319Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,680$39,520$42,6403,4401.44

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State figures for New Jersey

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ. 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?

In the Atlantic City-Hammonton manufacturing market, leadership roles command significant attention due to the specialized nature of the metro. The CEO / President median of $276,970 is considerably higher than the national median of $213,990, reflecting the unique market demands. The middle-band width is a wide $147,580, highlighting the variety of executive functions.

Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these high medians are often linked to the specialized regional industry mix and the higher cost of the local business environment.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this region earn a median of $167,980, tracking closely with the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Atlantic City-Hammonton, 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 $46,280 is narrower than the national $73,140, showing that pay expectations for engineering managers in Atlantic City-Hammonton are more tightly clustered than elsewhere.

Purchasing Managers here report a median of $161,620, exceeding the national median of $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Atlantic City-Hammonton, 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 $58,960 provides a clear bracket for hiring managers, ensuring their offers are competitive within this high-demand, high-cost regional market where such expertise is often hard to retain.

Production technicians and sanitation workers represent the frontline of the regional manufacturing effort. Production technicians earn a median of $39,590, just below the national $40,110. The sanitation technician median is $39,520, which is higher than the national $36,840. The large workforce of 3,440 sanitation workers, paired with a location quotient of 1.44, ensures that facility maintenance and cleanliness are prioritized in local plants to match the region's overall industrial production goals.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Atlantic City-Hammonton, 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.

How do local CEO medians in Atlantic City-Hammonton compare to national standards?

For manufacturing occupations in Atlantic City-Hammonton, 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.

Is the middle-band width for Purchasing Managers in this metro large?

The middle-band width of $58,960 provides a reasonable range. It offers hiring managers a clear bracket while remaining competitive for local procurement experts.

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