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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

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 355 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$268,030
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$268,030
  3. Senior Director of Operations$268,030
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$167,350
  5. Process Engineering Manager$167,350
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$167,350
  7. VP of Engineering$167,350
  8. Director of R&D$167,350
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$167,350
  10. NPI Manager$167,350
  11. Capital Projects Manager$167,350
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$167,350
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$167,350
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$167,350
  15. Director of Automation$167,350
  16. Automation Manager$167,350
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$167,350
  18. R&D Manager$167,350
  19. R&D Engineer$167,350
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$167,350
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$167,350
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$167,350
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$157,990
  24. Corporate Controller$157,990
  25. Plant Controller$157,990

Bars show the top 25 of 355 ranked. The table below lists all 355. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$195,680$268,030$410,0201,9701.11
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$195,680$268,030$410,0201,9701.11
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$195,680$268,030$410,0201,9701.11
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,220$167,350$192,8902,3501.22
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,990$157,990$212,1609,9901.36
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,200$151,990$175,4601,0701.46
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,200$151,990$175,4601,0701.46
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,200$151,990$175,4601,0701.46
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,200$151,990$175,4601,0701.46
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,200$151,990$175,4601,0701.46
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$114,020$148,700$175,7206,9201.27
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$113,380$146,370$189,2701,9801.03
52Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,070$144,010$162,2602001.03
53Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,070$144,010$162,2602001.03
54Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$101,070$144,010$162,2602001.03
55PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,670$138,900$200,91016,8501.14
56MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,670$138,900$200,91016,8501.14
57SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,670$138,900$200,91016,8501.14
58Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,670$138,900$200,91016,8501.14
59Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,670$138,900$200,91016,8501.14
60VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
61Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
62Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
63National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
64Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
65National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
66Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
67Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
68Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
69Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
70Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
71Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
72Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
73Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,560$135,910$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
74Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,830$128,610$156,7501800.97
75Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,830$128,610$156,7501800.97
76MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,830$128,610$156,7501800.97
77Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,830$128,610$156,7501800.97
78Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,830$128,610$156,7501800.97
79Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
80Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
81Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
82Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
83Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
84Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
85Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
86Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
87Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
88VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
89Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
90Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
91QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
92Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
93Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
94FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
95FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
96Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
97QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
98Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
99Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
100Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
101Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
102Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
103Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
104Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
105Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
106QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
107Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
108CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
109Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
110Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
111Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,540$127,960$157,0301,1000.51
112Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,540$122,690$157,7301200.25
113Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,540$122,690$157,7301200.25
114Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$104,540$122,690$157,7301200.25
115Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
116Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
117Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
118Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
119Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
120Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
121Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
122Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
123Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
124Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
125Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
126Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
127Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
128Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
129Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
130Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
131Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
132Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
133Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
134Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
135Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
136Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
137Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
138Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
139Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
140Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
141EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
142VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
143Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
144Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
145Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
146Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
147Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
148Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
149Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,130$119,990$154,9902,1100.66
150Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$84,590$118,880$155,2706100.84
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$117,040$169,78044,9601.47
159Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
160Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
161Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
162Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
163Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
164Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
165Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
166Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
167Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
168Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
169Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
170CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,070$116,700$154,9803,0501.18
171Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
172Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
173Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
174Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
175Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
176Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
177Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
178Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
179Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,010$116,650$165,5102,7701.59
180Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
181Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
182Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
183Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
184Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
185Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,600$113,880$156,7502,3401.74
186NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$80,840$107,140$125,0509301.77
187Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,600$103,720$133,59014,7001.58
188Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,600$103,720$133,59014,7001.58
189VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
190Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
191Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
192Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
193Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
194Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
195Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
196Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
197Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
198Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
199Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
200Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
201Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
202Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,880$103,540$137,6302,1801.13
203Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,750$103,350$141,3002,3601.73
204Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,750$103,350$141,3002,3601.73
205Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,750$103,350$141,3002,3601.73
206Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,270$93,330$119,0801501.33
207Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,270$93,330$119,0801501.33
208QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$80,130$88,980$109,2102,5201.67
209Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$68,790$87,950$87,9504101.09
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,100$85,160$108,64013,5501.07
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,100$85,160$108,64013,5501.07
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,100$85,160$108,64013,5501.07
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,100$85,160$108,64013,5501.07
214Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$63,200$84,590$111,5304,3601.02
215Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,680$83,440$113,6501,2301.01
216Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,680$83,440$113,6501,2301.01
217Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,680$83,440$113,6501,2301.01
218Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
219Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
220Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
221Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
222Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
223Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
224Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
225Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
226Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,630$82,690$102,0404,9700.92
227Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,990$80,520$106,5905,0301.38
228Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,990$80,520$106,5905,0301.38
229Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,990$80,520$106,5905,0301.38
230Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
231Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
232Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
233Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
234Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
235CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
236Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
237Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,300$77,970$101,0002,9900.51
238PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,500$75,880$87,8706001.05
239Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,500$75,880$87,8706001.05
240Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,500$75,880$87,8706001.05
241Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,500$75,880$87,8706001.05
242Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$60,750$75,460$97,7006,6801.23
243Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$60,750$75,460$97,7006,6801.23
244Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,270$75,330$101,760800.59
245Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
246Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
247Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
248Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
249Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
250Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
251Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
252Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
253Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
254Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
255Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
256Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
257Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
258Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
259Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
260Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
261End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
262Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,100$74,580$82,3301,6500.43
263MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$52,000$73,540$79,370900.25
264Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,590$66,540$72,3601000.08
265CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$47,540$65,670$79,9401200.47
266Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,080$65,590$91,9306,9301.05
267Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$53,130$63,180$84,9503,9601.11
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,180$61,920$80,0601,2900.35
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,020$60,750$79,6202,1400.41
292CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
2935-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
294Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
295CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
296Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
297Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
298EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
299CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
300Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
301Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
302Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
303Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
304Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,520$60,280$73,2207500.3
305Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$54,330$59,730$82,610800.59
306GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,560$58,760$65,5704500.37
307Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,560$58,760$65,5704500.37
308Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
309Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
310Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
311Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
312Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
313Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,780$57,100$65,6802,5000.74
314Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,790$52,900$67,850Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
315CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,830$52,040$60,6706900.47
316Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,370$50,970$64,4906600.3
317Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,370$50,970$64,4906600.3
318SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,370$50,970$64,4906600.3
319Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,370$50,970$64,4906600.3
320Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,680$49,000$50,1901500.1
321Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,680$49,000$50,1901500.1
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,480$48,260$59,5105900.47
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,320$47,440$54,4807,5601.06
330Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,030$46,730$52,1101600.31
331Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
332Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
333Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
334Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
335CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
336Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
337Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
338Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
339Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
340Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
341Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
342Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
343Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
344Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
345Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
346Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
347Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
348Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
349Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,130$45,470$51,9701,0900.5
350Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,660$43,850$49,1208,6801.28
351QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$33,550$43,080$51,2202900.57
352Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$36,550$40,150$50,9201100.38
353Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,850$36,460$42,71019,0500.99
354Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,850$36,460$42,71019,0500.99
355Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$31,200$34,860$37,6305600.99

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Maryland

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, the CEO/President position holds a median of $268,030. This role falls under SOC 11-1011, which has a national median of $213,990. Communications Equipment Manufacturing records a national industry median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $214,340, which is slightly lower than the national $226,660.

Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the local executive market shows significant variance, likely influenced by the presence of large government and technology-adjacent manufacturing firms that do not necessarily align with basic industrial benchmarks.

For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median is $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing lists a national median of $192,800. This suggests that while pay is competitive with the broader sector, there is a tighter concentration of wage outcomes in this metro area for engineering management roles.

For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for the broader financial manager occupation is $166,570. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing has a national industry median of $210,870. The local middle-band width of $99,170 is slightly wider than the national $94,490. Candidates for these roles should be prepared for pay variations consistent with a high-cost metropolitan market.

Sanitation Technicians are mapped to SOC 37-2011, showing a local median of $36,460. For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median is $36,840. Iron and Steel Mills national industry data indicates a median of $52,820. The local middle-band width is $8,860. The similarity between local and national medians suggests that custodial work for industrial sites in Baltimore remains aligned with the broader national service wage curve.

For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median is $39,680. Dairy Product Manufacturing provides a national industry median of $50,960. For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local occupational median of $34,860 is below the national industry median for Dairy Product Manufacturing of $50,960. For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity.

Is the executive pay in Baltimore generally higher than national medians?

Yes, the local median for CEO roles is $268,030 compared to the national occupational median of $213,990. This is likely driven by the metro's diverse industrial footprint and cost of living.

How does the Food Process Operator salary relate to national industry standards?

The local occupational median of $34,860 is below the national industry median for Dairy Product Manufacturing of $50,960. For manufacturing occupations in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, 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.

Should I adjust my budget for Sanitation Technicians based on Iron and Steel industry data?

The Iron and Steel industry data is national. The local occupational median of $36,460 should be the primary indicator for your budget planning, as it reflects the current Baltimore labor market for janitorial work.

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