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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bloomington, IL

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 295 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CFO (Manufacturing)$156,240
  2. Corporate Controller$156,240
  3. Plant Controller$156,240
  4. VP of Finance$156,240
  5. Division Controller$156,240
  6. Assistant Plant Controller$156,240
  7. FP&A Manager (Operations)$156,240
  8. Senior Plant Controller$156,240
  9. Senior Cost Accountant$156,240
  10. VP of Sales (Industrial)$154,300
  11. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$154,300
  12. Director of Sales$154,300
  13. National Sales Manager$154,300
  14. Key Account Manager$154,300
  15. National Account Manager$154,300
  16. Business Development Manager$154,300
  17. Territory Sales Manager$154,300
  18. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$154,300
  19. Product Manager (Industrial)$154,300
  20. Field Service Manager$154,300
  21. Senior Applications Engineer$154,300
  22. Lead Field Service Engineer$154,300
  23. Traveling Field Service Engineer$154,300
  24. Regulatory Affairs Manager$153,210
  25. EHS Manager$153,210

Bars show the top 25 of 295 ranked. The table below lists all 295. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bloomington, IL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
2Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
3Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
4VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
5Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
6Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
7FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
8Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
9Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,000$156,240$200,3901,4002.93
10VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
11Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
12Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
13National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
14Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
15National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
16Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
17Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
18Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
19Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
20Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
21Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
22Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
23Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,340$154,300$216,2402900.8
24Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
25EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
26EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
27Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
28Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
29Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
30S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
31Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
32Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
33Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
34Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
35Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
36EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
37Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,080$153,210$209,5902600.74
38Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,740$144,780$201,4901701.38
39Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
40Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
41Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
42VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
43Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
44Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
45NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
46Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
47Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
48Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
49Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
50Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
51Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
52Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
53R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
54R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
55Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
56Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
57Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,690$133,260$166,9201801.4
58PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,000$123,320$148,0101,5701.64
59MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,000$123,320$148,0101,5701.64
60SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,000$123,320$148,0101,5701.64
61Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,000$123,320$148,0101,5701.64
62Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,000$123,320$148,0101,5701.64
63Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
64Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
65Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
66Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
67Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
68Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
69Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
70Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
71Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
72VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
73Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
74Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
75QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
76Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
77Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
78FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
79FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
80Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
81QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
82Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
83Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
84Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
85Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
86Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
87Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
88Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
89Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
90QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
91Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
92CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
93Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
94Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
95Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,410$118,390$141,0701200.85
96Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$82,800$101,110$152,7004600.76
97Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$82,800$101,110$152,7004600.76
98Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
99Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
100Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
101Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
102Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
103Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
104Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
105Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
106Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
107Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
108Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
109CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,330$100,500$133,4501000.58
110VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
111Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
112Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
113Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
114Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
115Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
116Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
117Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
118Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
119Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
120Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
121Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
122Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
123Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,160$100,390$142,240800.68
124Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
125Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
126Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
127Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
128Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
129Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,900$99,930$128,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
130Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$99,910$123,7001301.47
131Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$99,910$123,7001301.47
132Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$99,910$123,7001301.47
133Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
134Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
135Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
136Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
137Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
138Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
139Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
140Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
141Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
142Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
143Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
144Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
145Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
146Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
147Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
148Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
149Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
150Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
151Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
152Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
153Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
154Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
155Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
156Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
157Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
158Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
159EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
160VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
161Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
162Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
163Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
164Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
165Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
166Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
167Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,110$98,950$103,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
168Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
169Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
170Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
171Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
172Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
173Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
174Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
175Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
176Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,590$98,920$129,680400.35
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,810$93,250$155,2201,9000.96
185NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,880$79,800$79,800Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
186Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
187Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
188Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
189Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
190Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
191CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
192Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
193Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,340$79,650$84,610Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
194Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,220$79,430$96,3103300.77
195Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
196Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
197Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
198Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
199Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
200Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
201Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
202Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
203Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
204Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
205Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
206Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
207Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
208Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
209Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
210Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
211End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
212Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,060$77,400$101,070Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,410$76,510$91,7307500.91
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,410$76,510$91,7307500.91
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,410$76,510$91,7307500.91
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,410$76,510$91,7307500.91
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,230$75,420$106,9202100.74
218Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
219Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
220Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
221Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
222Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
223Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
224Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
225Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
226Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,610$66,490$91,4902500.72
227Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,930$64,320$77,960401.22
228Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,930$64,320$77,960401.22
229Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,890$64,030$81,6701400.59
230Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,070$64,030$88,7002401.04
231Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,070$64,030$88,7002401.04
232Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,070$64,030$88,7002401.04
233Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
234Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
235Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
236Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
237Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
238Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,420$60,550$67,7201000.44
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,060$57,470$71,9702200.62
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,060$57,470$71,9702200.62
241CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,790$53,300$60,610500.55
242Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
243TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
244Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
245Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
246Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
247Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
248Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
249Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
250Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
251Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
252Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
253Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,520$47,180$57,220700.3
254Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
255Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
256CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
257Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
258Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
259First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
260Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
261Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
262Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
263Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
264Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
265Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,820$46,690$60,3801500.44
266Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,110$40,400$46,630700.15
267Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
268Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
269Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
270Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
271Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
272Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
273Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,130$40,230$47,1001800.4
274Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,360$37,330$47,5701101.32
275Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,240$36,660$42,7801,5701.25
276Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,240$36,660$42,7801,5701.25
277Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
278Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
279Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
280Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
281CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
282Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
283Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
284Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
285Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
286Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
287Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
288Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
289Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
290Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
291Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
292Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
293Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
294Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3
295Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,230$36,230$50,840400.3

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State figures for Illinois

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

Manufacturing Headhunters analyzes the Bloomington, IL market for key roles. The CFO (Manufacturing) reports a median of $156,240, which is below the national median of $166,570. The local middle band width is $70,390. This role is mapped to the broader Financial Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Bloomington, IL, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

VP of Sales (Industrial) in Bloomington reports a median of $154,300, which is higher than the national median of $148,270. The middle band width is $115,900. The local area exhibits a location quotient of 0.8, indicating that sales management roles are less concentrated in this area than in the national economy. The role is categorized under the Sales Managers SOC.

Regulatory Affairs Managers in Bloomington earn a median of $153,210, higher than the national median of $141,900. The middle band width is $108,510. This role corresponds to the Managers, All Other SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Bloomington, IL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry data is provided only for broader context.

Sanitation Technicians report a median of $36,660, which is slightly lower than the national median of $36,840. The middle band width is $9,540. Production Technicians earn a median of $36,230, lower than the national median of $40,110. These roles map to broader cleaning and production worker SOC definitions.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Does the Bloomington CFO role show high variance?

With a middle band width of $70,390, the compensation for Financial Managers shows a moderate spread. This indicates varying pay practices within the local market for this broad SOC classification.

Why are the industry wages for Audio and Video Equipment manufacturing not local?

The BLS OEWS program provides industry-specific wages at the national level only. They are not partitioned by metro area, so they do not reflect specific pay in the Bloomington local industry.

What is the impact of a high location quotient on Production Technicians?

Bloomington shows a location quotient of 0.3 for production workers. This signifies a lower concentration of these roles relative to the national average, which is independent of local pay.

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