Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Bangor, ME
Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.
This is what we do all day: recruit manufacturing professionals.
BLS published a median for 269 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$176,370
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,370
- Senior Director of Operations$176,370
- Plant Manager$132,220
- Plant Director / Site Director$132,220
- Assistant Plant Manager$132,220
- Operations Manager$132,220
- Manufacturing Manager$132,220
- Production Manager$132,220
- Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$132,220
- Plant Startup / Launch Manager$132,220
- Sanitation Manager$132,220
- VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$132,220
- Director of Quality$132,220
- Quality Manager$132,220
- QC Manager$132,220
- Supplier Quality Manager$132,220
- Quality Systems Manager$132,220
- FSQA Manager$132,220
- FSQA Director$132,220
- Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$132,220
- QA Manager$132,220
- Production Superintendent$132,220
- Area Manager$132,220
- Value Stream Manager$132,220
Bars show the top 25 of 269 ranked. The table below lists all 269. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $95,400 | $176,370 | $295,550 | 190 | 2.03 |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $95,400 | $176,370 | $295,550 | 190 | 2.03 |
| 3 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $95,400 | $176,370 | $295,550 | 190 | 2.03 |
| 4 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 6 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 7 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 8 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 9 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 10 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 11 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 12 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 13 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 14 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 15 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 16 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 17 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 18 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 19 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 20 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 21 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 22 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 23 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 24 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 25 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 26 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 27 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 28 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 29 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 30 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 31 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 32 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 33 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 34 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 35 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 36 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $107,200 | $132,220 | $167,250 | 40 | 0.33 |
| 37 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 38 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 39 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 40 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 41 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 42 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 43 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 44 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 45 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 46 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 47 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 48 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 49 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 50 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 51 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 52 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 53 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 54 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 55 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $108,150 | $131,490 | $170,160 | 50 | 0.45 |
| 56 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 57 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 58 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 59 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 60 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 61 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 62 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 63 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 64 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $97,460 | $130,010 | $166,380 | 300 | 0.77 |
| 65 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $96,210 | $126,560 | $153,250 | 80 | 0.82 |
| 66 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 67 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 68 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 69 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 70 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 71 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 72 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 73 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 74 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 75 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 76 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 77 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 78 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 79 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $101,450 | $125,240 | $159,140 | 130 | 0.46 |
| 80 | Packaging Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 81 | Tooling Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 82 | Welding Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 83 | Plant Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 84 | Mechanical Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 85 | Packaging Development Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 86 | Plant Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 87 | Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 88 | Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 89 | Product Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 90 | Systems Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 91 | CAD Designer / Drafter | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $79,270 | $105,450 | $119,420 | 40 | 0.31 |
| 92 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $91,200 | $104,140 | $153,190 | 110 | 0.14 |
| 93 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $91,200 | $104,140 | $153,190 | 110 | 0.14 |
| 94 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $91,200 | $104,140 | $153,190 | 110 | 0.14 |
| 95 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $91,200 | $104,140 | $153,190 | 110 | 0.14 |
| 96 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $91,200 | $104,140 | $153,190 | 110 | 0.14 |
| 97 | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 98 | Electrical Engineer (Plant) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 99 | Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 100 | Electrical Design Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 101 | Senior Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 102 | Lead Controls Technician | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 103 | Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 104 | Lead Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 105 | Controls Supervisor | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $83,210 | $102,610 | $126,170 | 90 | 0.95 |
| 106 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 107 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 108 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 109 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 110 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 111 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 112 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 113 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 114 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 115 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 116 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 117 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 118 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 119 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $80,380 | $97,200 | $115,520 | 40 | 0.44 |
| 120 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $73,200 | $95,590 | $110,190 | 90 | 1.18 |
| 121 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $73,200 | $95,590 | $110,190 | 90 | 1.18 |
| 122 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $73,200 | $95,590 | $110,190 | 90 | 1.18 |
| 123 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 124 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 125 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 126 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 127 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 128 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 129 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 130 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 131 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 132 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 133 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 134 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 135 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 136 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $77,290 | $91,910 | $139,270 | 180 | 0.6 |
| 137 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 138 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 139 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 140 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 141 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 142 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 143 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 144 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $64,870 | $91,110 | $123,550 | 1,430 | 0.88 |
| 145 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,190 | $88,190 | $98,470 | 50 | 0.78 |
| 146 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,190 | $88,190 | $98,470 | 50 | 0.78 |
| 147 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,190 | $88,190 | $98,470 | 50 | 0.78 |
| 148 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $70,380 | $85,410 | $105,280 | 180 | 0.37 |
| 149 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $70,380 | $85,410 | $105,280 | 180 | 0.37 |
| 150 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $60,040 | $77,660 | $111,550 | 190 | 0.99 |
| 151 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $60,040 | $77,660 | $111,550 | 190 | 0.99 |
| 152 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $60,040 | $77,660 | $111,550 | 190 | 0.99 |
| 153 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 154 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 155 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 156 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 157 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 158 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 159 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 160 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 161 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $58,700 | $76,160 | $92,060 | 300 | 1.04 |
| 162 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,750 | $75,640 | $91,990 | 400 | 0.59 |
| 163 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,750 | $75,640 | $91,990 | 400 | 0.59 |
| 164 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,750 | $75,640 | $91,990 | 400 | 0.59 |
| 165 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,750 | $75,640 | $91,990 | 400 | 0.59 |
| 166 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $59,980 | $69,520 | $88,050 | 80 | 0.36 |
| 167 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 168 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 169 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 170 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 171 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 172 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 173 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 174 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $53,680 | $66,570 | $81,370 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 175 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $58,940 | $63,390 | $78,260 | 210 | 0.59 |
| 176 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 177 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 178 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 179 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 180 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 181 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 182 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 183 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 184 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 185 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 186 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 187 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 188 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 189 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 190 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 191 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 192 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 193 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $51,440 | $63,070 | $65,710 | 80 | 0.37 |
| 194 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $50,830 | $61,430 | $72,170 | 210 | 1.13 |
| 195 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $46,680 | $58,810 | $76,250 | 280 | 0.96 |
| 196 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $46,680 | $58,810 | $76,250 | 280 | 0.96 |
| 197 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 198 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 199 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 200 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 201 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 202 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 203 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 204 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 205 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 206 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 207 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 208 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 209 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $47,580 | $54,080 | $65,950 | 70 | 0.54 |
| 210 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 211 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 212 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 213 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 214 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 215 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 216 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 217 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 218 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 219 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 220 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 221 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $47,960 | $50,590 | $62,670 | 140 | 0.73 |
| 222 | Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger | Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021) | $45,310 | $46,540 | $56,640 | 40 | 2.04 |
| 223 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 224 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 225 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 226 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 227 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 228 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 229 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 230 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 231 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 232 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 233 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 234 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $39,030 | $45,770 | $60,470 | 150 | 0.53 |
| 235 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 236 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 237 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 238 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 239 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 240 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 241 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $39,530 | $45,510 | $51,860 | 260 | 0.68 |
| 242 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $40,660 | $44,180 | $49,980 | 120 | 0.33 |
| 243 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 244 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 245 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 246 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 247 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 248 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $34,710 | $43,690 | $55,730 | 100 | 0.57 |
| 249 | Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 250 | Setup Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 251 | Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 252 | Battery Cell Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 253 | CIP Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 254 | Skilled Machine Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 255 | Utility / Relief Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 256 | Production Trainer (OJT Trainer) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 257 | Senior Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 258 | Lead Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 259 | Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 260 | Batch Maker / Compounder | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 261 | Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 262 | Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 263 | Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 264 | Retort / Thermal Process Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 265 | Brewer / Cellar Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 266 | Senior Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 267 | Lead Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $39,760 | $43,200 | $49,450 | 30 | 0.28 |
| 268 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $35,570 | $37,080 | $42,460 | 1,370 | 1.34 |
| 269 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $35,570 | $37,080 | $42,460 | 1,370 | 1.34 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Bangor, ME. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
Reading this wage estimate
What does this data mean for your opening?
For manufacturing occupations in Bangor, ME, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Communications Equipment Manufacturing lists a national industry median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $200,150, which is comparable to the national $226,660.
Manufacturing Headhunters notes that while the local wage has seen significant movement, the executive labor market remains relatively thin given the smaller number of manufacturing headquarters in this specific metro area.
For manufacturing occupations in Bangor, ME, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is higher than the national median of $126,060 for the broader occupation. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing lists a national median of $155,730. The local middle-band width is $60,050. Despite the metro's size, plant leadership roles exhibit competitive compensation, though hiring managers should verify if the local survey data represents a sufficient sample size given the niche industry mix.
For manufacturing occupations in Bangor, ME, 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. These engineers operate in a highly specialized environment where fewer firms compete for talent compared to larger industrial hubs.
For manufacturing occupations in Bangor, ME, 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 is $40,110. Tobacco Manufacturing, a proxy industry, has a national median of $77,630. The local middle-band width of $9,690 is slightly narrower than the national $12,980.
For manufacturing occupations in Bangor, ME, 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. The local middle-band width is $6,890. National Iron and Steel Mills industry data suggests a median of $52,820. These figures are generally stable, with local median outcomes nearly identical to the national average, indicating a standard competitive environment for general janitorial and cleaning labor within local plants.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
A shift of $35,480 in a small labor market may reflect changes in the composition of reporting firms or a single large shift in executive compensation within the local industry. It is a sign of high volatility for this role in the Bangor area.
What accounts for the high medianChange in CEO/President pay?
A shift of $35,480 in a small labor market may reflect changes in the composition of reporting firms or a single large shift in executive compensation within the local industry. It is a sign of high volatility for this role in the Bangor area.
Are Production Technicians in Bangor paid more than the national average?
Yes, the local median of $43,200 is higher than the national occupational median of $40,110. This may indicate strong demand for general production proficiency in this metro.
How does the Iron and Steel Mills national median apply here?
The $52,820 figure is a national benchmark only. It should not be used as a proxy for local Sanitation Technician pay, which is better represented by the local occupational median of $37,080.
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