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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bay City, 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 294 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$247,680
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$247,680
  3. Senior Director of Operations$247,680
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,560
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,560
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,560
  7. VP of Engineering$160,560
  8. Director of R&D$160,560
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,560
  10. NPI Manager$160,560
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,560
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,560
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,560
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,560
  15. Director of Automation$160,560
  16. Automation Manager$160,560
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,560
  18. R&D Manager$160,560
  19. R&D Engineer$160,560
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,560
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,560
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,560
  23. Formulation Chemist$132,480
  24. VP of Sales (Industrial)$130,760
  25. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$130,760

Bars show the top 25 of 294 ranked. The table below lists all 294. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bay City, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,830$247,680$329,640400.79
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,830$247,680$329,640400.79
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$136,830$247,680$329,640400.79
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$160,560$163,920601.25
23Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$98,180$132,480$161,90025013.84
24VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
25Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
26Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
27National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
28Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
29National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
30Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
31Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
32Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
33Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
34Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
35Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
36Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
37Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,920$130,760$168,7501100.81
38PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,640$124,420$135,210900.25
39MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,640$124,420$135,210900.25
40SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,640$124,420$135,210900.25
41Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,640$124,420$135,210900.25
42Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,640$124,420$135,210900.25
43CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
44Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
45Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
46VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
47Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
48Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
49FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
50Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
51Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$124,130$167,1001200.66
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,590$117,620$142,990400.29
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,860$113,810$154,0701703.12
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,660$104,830$112,990501.37
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,660$104,830$112,990501.37
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,660$104,830$112,990501.37
102Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
103Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
104Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
105Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
106Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
107Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
108Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
109Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
110Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
111Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
112Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
113Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
114Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
115Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
116Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
117Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
118Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
119Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
120Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
121Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
122Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
123Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
124Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
125Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
126Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
127Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
128EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
129VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
130Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
131Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
132Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
133Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
134Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
135Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
136Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,150$102,590$131,8801602.06
137Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,670$102,060$109,750301.01
138Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,670$102,060$109,750301.01
139Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,670$102,060$109,750301.01
140Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
141Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
142Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
143Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
144Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
145Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
146Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
147Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
148Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,070$101,480$125,680501.15
149Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
150Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
151Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
152Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
153Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
154Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
155Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
156Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
157Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
158Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
159Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
160CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,370$96,000$124,740601.01
161Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,010$94,170$127,490900.37
162Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,010$94,170$127,490900.37
163VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
164Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
165Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
166Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
167Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
168Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
169Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
170Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
171Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
172Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
173Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
174Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
175Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
176Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,720$83,950$107,190501.08
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,410$81,450$128,0006500.85
185Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,970$80,450$92,6102101.28
186Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
187Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
188Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
189Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
190Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
191Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
192Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
193Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
194Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
195Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
196Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
197Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
198Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
199Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
200Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
201Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
202End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
203Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,020$78,960$91,4402102.17
204QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$60,010$78,120$78,570806.52
205Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
206Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
207Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
208Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
209Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
210Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
211Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
212Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
213Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,240$78,050$96,0501200.9
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,180$74,610$91,5102601.74
222Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
223Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
224Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
225Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
226Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
227Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$57,560$74,030$96,880600.72
228Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,250$73,320$85,2302600.82
229Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,250$73,320$85,2302600.82
230Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,250$73,320$85,2302600.82
231Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,250$73,320$85,2302600.82
232Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,470$70,140$81,810500.56
233Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,470$70,140$81,810500.56
234Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,470$70,140$81,810500.56
235Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,800$69,240$92,600302.8
236Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,800$69,240$92,600302.8
237Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,380$64,070$85,230900.8
238Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,200$60,170$69,770700.78
239Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
240TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
241Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
242Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
243Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
244Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
245Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
246Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
247Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
248Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
249Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
250Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,910$57,760$82,4101301.46
251Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,440$55,750$67,8701200.87
252Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,440$55,750$67,8701200.87
253CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
2545-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
255Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
256CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
257Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
258Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
259EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
260CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
261Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
262Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
263Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
264Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
265Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,540$52,780$59,7902003.19
266Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,630$46,560$49,930501
267Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,630$46,560$49,930501
268SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,630$46,560$49,930501
269Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,630$46,560$49,930501
270Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
271Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
272CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
273Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
274Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
275First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
276Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
277Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
278Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
279Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
280Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
281Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$32,290$45,910$58,5301200.95
282Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,130$45,120$45,9101300.75
283Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
284Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
285Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
286Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
287Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
288Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
289Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,630$44,000$50,5101300.72
290CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$34,820$41,990$50,730401.17
291Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,600$38,740$46,190401.14
292Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,600$38,740$46,190401.14
293Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,230$30,160$35,2107001.45
294Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,230$30,160$35,2107001.45

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State figures for Michigan

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

CEO/President roles in Bay City, MI show a median of $247,680, an occupational level reflecting local firm structures. Communications Equipment Manufacturing lists a national industry median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $192,810, which is somewhat narrower than the national $226,660.

Manufacturing Headhunters observes that despite the significant difference from the national industry benchmark, local executive pay is sound and demonstrates the unique leadership demands in this smaller industrial market.

For manufacturing occupations in Bay City, 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 $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing provides a national industry median of $192,800. The local middle-band width of $28,710 is extremely narrow compared to the national $73,140, indicating very little pay variance among the few firms employing these managers in this specific metro area.

For manufacturing occupations in Bay City, 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 occupation median is $91,240. The national industry median for Tobacco Manufacturing is $122,210. The local middle-band width of $63,720 is wider than the national $56,090.

For manufacturing occupations in Bay City, 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 provides a national benchmark of $66,280. The local middle-band width of $9,590 is tighter than the national $16,540.

For manufacturing occupations in Bay City, 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. National Iron and Steel Mills industry data lists $52,820. These technicians in Bay City operate under a lower wage ceiling than the national average, suggesting that general facility cleaning in this area is less specialized or demand-intensive than in high-volume production hubs.

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Why is the middle-band width for Engineering Managers so narrow?

The narrow width of $28,710 indicates that most Engineering Managers in this metro are compensated within a tight salary range. This is common in smaller industrial areas where firm variety is limited.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

Such a large change is usually due to a shift in the local firm pool or an influx of higher-paying roles within the occupational classification compared to the May 2024 reporting period.

How does Bay City compare to other MI metros for Press Brake Operators?

The median of $38,740 is below the national average. When compared to other Michigan manufacturing metros, this indicates a lower-tier compensation structure for cutting and punching machine operations.

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