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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Battle Creek, MI

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 320 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$211,560
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$211,560
  3. Senior Director of Operations$211,560
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$152,500
  5. Process Engineering Manager$152,500
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$152,500
  7. VP of Engineering$152,500
  8. Director of R&D$152,500
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$152,500
  10. NPI Manager$152,500
  11. Capital Projects Manager$152,500
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$152,500
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$152,500
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$152,500
  15. Director of Automation$152,500
  16. Automation Manager$152,500
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$152,500
  18. R&D Manager$152,500
  19. R&D Engineer$152,500
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$152,500
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$152,500
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$152,500
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$141,130
  24. EHS Manager$141,130
  25. EHS Director$141,130

Bars show the top 25 of 320 ranked. The table below lists all 320. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Battle Creek, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,630$211,560$374,410600.83
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,630$211,560$374,410600.83
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$136,630$211,560$374,410600.83
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,250$152,500$168,1701401.75
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$115,920$141,130$163,960900.43
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,760$132,120$187,7001700.75
51CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
52Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
53Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
54VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
55Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
56Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
57FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
58Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
59Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,760$127,370$164,0001800.6
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
69PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,220$126,050$141,5701900.32
70MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,220$126,050$141,5701900.32
71VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
72Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
73Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
74QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
75Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
76Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
77FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
78FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
79Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
80QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
81Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
82Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
83Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
84Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
85Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
86Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
87Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
88Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
89SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,220$126,050$141,5701900.32
90Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,220$126,050$141,5701900.32
91Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,220$126,050$141,5701900.32
92QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
93Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
94CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
95Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
96Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
97Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,640$126,050$145,6102302.6
98Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$89,600$123,250$149,310700.91
99Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
100Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
101Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
102Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
103Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
104Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,430$112,260$138,280400.76
105VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
106Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
107Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
108Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
109Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
110Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
111Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
112Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
113Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
114Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
115Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
116Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
117Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
118Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,150$104,240$132,670901.13
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,650$100,950$123,4702302.25
131VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
132VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
133Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
134General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
135Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
136EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
137Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
138Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,150$97,950$146,2509200.74
139Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,490$97,600$114,0101900.5
140Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,490$97,600$114,0101900.5
141Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
142Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
143Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
144Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
145Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
146Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
147Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
148Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
149Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,600$95,970$124,040700.99
150Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
151Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
152Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
153Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
154Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
155Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
156Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
157Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
158Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
159Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
160Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
161Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
162Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
163Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
164Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
165Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
166Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
167Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
168Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
169Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
170Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
171Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
172Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
173Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
174Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
175Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
176EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
177VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
178Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
179Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
180Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
181Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
182Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
183Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
184Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$93,350$103,1303802.98
185Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,730$82,870$119,930901.73
186Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,730$82,870$119,930901.73
187Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,730$82,870$119,930901.73
188Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
189Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
190Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
191Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
192Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
193Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
194Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
195Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
196Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,440$81,680$100,3902501.17
197PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,290$77,290$77,300301.49
198Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,290$77,290$77,300301.49
199Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,290$77,290$77,300301.49
200Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,290$77,290$77,300301.49
201Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,080$76,630$81,6402300.87
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,880$76,030$97,7903400.66
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,880$76,030$97,7903400.66
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,880$76,030$97,7903400.66
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,880$76,030$97,7903400.66
206Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,140$73,840$97,4701701.01
207Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,770$72,240$97,470900.62
208Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,770$72,240$97,470900.62
209Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,770$72,240$97,470900.62
210Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
211Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
212Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
213Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
214Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
215Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
216Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
217Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
218Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
219Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
220Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
221Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
222Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
223Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
224Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
225Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
226End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
227Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,780$71,130$77,3105303.42
228Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,230$69,120$88,6101001.94
229Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,230$69,120$88,6101001.94
230Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,230$69,120$88,6101001.94
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,420$67,690$78,3406302.65
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,040$64,510$76,8001600.72
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,040$64,510$76,8001600.72
241Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,610$62,440$74,740502.38
242Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,610$62,440$74,740502.38
243Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,000$60,100$68,7001300.9
244Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
245TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
246Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
247Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
248Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
249Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
250Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
251Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
252Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
253Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
254Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
255Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$52,970$59,8702101.42
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,190$52,190$64,1203102.28
262Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,560$48,680$74,9202500.92
263CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
2645-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
265Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
266CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
267Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
268Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
269EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
270CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
271Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
272Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
273Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
274Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
275Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$48,530$57,3702402.42
276Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
277Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
278CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
279Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
280Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
281First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
282Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
283Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
284Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
285Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
286Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
287Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$48,440$59,2703601.69
288Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,210$44,830$58,7201001.92
289Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
290Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
291Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
292Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
293CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
294Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
295Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
296Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
297Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
298Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
299Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
300Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
301Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
302Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
303Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
304Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
305Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
306Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
307Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,400$43,850$50,930901
308CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$35,470$42,900$44,6501001.75
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,900$42,820$47,2703401.19
316Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,810$41,070$47,5601202.29
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,690$39,510$47,2401001.63
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,690$39,510$47,2401001.63
319Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,050$35,960$37,8701,0601.36
320Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,050$35,960$37,8701,0601.36

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State figures for Michigan

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is lower than the national occupational median of $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing provides a national median of $192,800.

CEO/President roles in Battle Creek, MI report a median of $211,560. Nationally, the broader occupational median for this role is $213,990. Communications Equipment Manufacturing provides a national industry median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $237,780. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that executive pay is highly dispersed locally, and while the median is near the national occupation level, it sits far below the specific benchmark for communications equipment manufacturing, which is not the core focus of the Battle Creek regional manufacturing hub.

For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is lower than the national occupational median of $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing provides a national median of $192,800.

Regulatory Affairs Managers, mapped to the SOC 11-9199 Managers, All Other category, report a local median of $141,130, up $12,660. The national occupational median for this broader category is $141,900. Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing lists a national median of $202,090. The local middle-band width is $48,040, which is significantly narrower than the national $83,420, suggesting that regulatory roles are well-defined within the local industrial structure.

For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, 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 $46,330. Motor Vehicle Manufacturing lists a national median of $66,280. The local middle-band width of $10,550 is tighter than the national $16,540. For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, 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 industry data at the national level provides a median of $52,820. Local wages for this role are quite stable and align closely with national occupational medians, demonstrating consistent market demand for general facility cleanliness.

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Is the local median for Press Brake Operators aligned with the national industry median?

No, the local occupational median of $39,510 is lower than the national Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry median of $66,280. This is expected since occupational data covers all sectors, while industry data focuses on high-precision manufacturing.

Why is the local middle-band width for Regulatory Affairs Managers narrow?

A narrow width of $48,040 suggests that pay for these management roles is tightly clustered in the Battle Creek metro, likely due to a specific set of local firm expectations for regulatory oversight.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Battle Creek, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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