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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bloomington, IN

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 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$235,900
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$235,900
  3. Senior Director of Operations$235,900
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,610
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,610
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,610
  7. VP of Engineering$157,610
  8. Director of R&D$157,610
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,610
  10. NPI Manager$157,610
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,610
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,610
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,610
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,610
  15. Director of Automation$157,610
  16. Automation Manager$157,610
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,610
  18. R&D Manager$157,610
  19. R&D Engineer$157,610
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,610
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,610
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,610
  23. Plant Manager$143,270
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$143,270
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$143,270

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bloomington, IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,710$235,900$389,590800.82
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,710$235,900$389,590800.82
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$139,710$235,900$389,590800.82
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,840$157,610$173,6701101.07
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,210$143,270$174,8702301.96
56VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
57Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
58Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
59National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
60Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
61National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
62Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
63Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
64Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
65Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
66Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
67Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
68Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
69Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,010$139,280$203,6801600.54
70CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
71Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
72Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
73VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
74Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
75Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
76FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
77Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
78Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,320$134,540$179,7202700.67
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$98,520$129,580$171,840600.56
80Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
81EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
82EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
83Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
84Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
85Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
86S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
87Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
88Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
89Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
90Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
91Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
92EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
93Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,330$124,690$158,090500.17
94Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,030$104,940$141,450600.81
95Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,030$104,940$141,450600.81
96Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,030$104,940$141,450600.81
97VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
98VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
99Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
100General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
101Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
102EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
103Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
104Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,630$101,310$165,7308200.5
105VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
106Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
107Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
108Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
109Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
110Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
111Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
112Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
113Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
114Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
115Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
116Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
117Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
118Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,480$100,420$143,550600.54
119PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,250$99,990$131,0902200.27
120MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,250$99,990$131,0902200.27
121SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,250$99,990$131,0902200.27
122Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,250$99,990$131,0902200.27
123Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,250$99,990$131,0902200.27
124Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
125Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
126Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
127Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
128Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
129Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
130Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
131Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
132Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
133Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
134Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
135CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,950$97,830$124,010900.66
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,800$97,770$101,3304902.85
171Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
172Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
173Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
174Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
175Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
176Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
177Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
178Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
179Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,210$97,350$128,310900.93
180QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$75,140$94,350$129,850500.59
181Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,310$83,800$110,0403600.72
182Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,310$83,800$110,0403600.72
183Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,090$83,000$115,300600.93
184Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,090$83,000$115,300600.93
185Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,090$83,000$115,300600.93
186Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,440$82,450$108,0001600.8
187Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,440$82,450$108,0001600.8
188Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,440$82,450$108,0001600.8
189Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,240$77,760$95,5402200.96
190Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
191Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
192Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
193Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
194Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
195CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
196Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
197Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,680$77,200$99,7405601.77
198Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$60,450$77,080$95,4501904.78
199Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,460$76,640$100,4904800.7
200Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,460$76,640$100,4904800.7
201Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,460$76,640$100,4904800.7
202Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,460$76,640$100,4904800.7
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,740$99,3502300.79
212Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
213Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
214Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
215Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
216Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
217Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
218Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
219Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
220Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
221Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
222Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
223Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
224Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
225Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
226Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
227Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
228End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
229Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,110$67,550$81,1801300.64
230Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,440$65,660$92,4702100.6
231Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,890$64,570$79,920301
232QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$51,600$61,640$72,250903.28
233Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
234Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
235Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
236Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
237Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
238Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,300$61,150$73,6301800.96
239Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,180$60,920$93,5401800.94
240Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
241Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
242CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
243Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
244Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
245First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
246Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
247Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
248Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
249Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
250Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
251Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,800$60,360$62,1706402.27
252Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,000$60,280$76,9202000.67
253Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,000$60,280$76,9202000.67
254Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,040$51,200$51,440702.56
255CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
2565-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
257Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
258CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
259Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
260Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
261EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
262CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
263Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
264Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
265Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
266Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
267Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,710$47,850$59,6305404.01
268CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$34,060$46,730$57,680800.96
269Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
270TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
271Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
272Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
273Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
274Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
275Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
276Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
277Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
278Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
279Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
280Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$44,730$53,870600.28
281Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,760$44,670$49,7301800.5
282Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,470$44,130$50,900700.87
283Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,470$44,130$50,900700.87
284Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
285Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
286Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
287Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
288Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
289Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
290Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,480$43,630$50,3203901.02
291Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,340$42,510$45,820500.69
292Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,450$39,680$40,4401,1901.15
293Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,450$39,680$40,4401,1901.15
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,710$39,040$48,890300.25

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State figures for Indiana

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

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates current compensation for critical roles in Bloomington, IN. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) median is $235,900, which significantly exceeds the national median of $213,990. This role's middle band width is $249,880. This wide bandwidth is consistent with the broader SOC 11-1011 (Chief Executives), which captures various executive levels across the regional economy.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Bloomington report a median of $157,610, which is lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bloomington, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $41,830. This role falls under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC.

The Plant Manager in Bloomington earns a median of $143,270, which is higher than the national median of $126,060. For manufacturing occupations in Bloomington, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $70,660. This role corresponds to the Industrial Production Managers SOC, highlighting the variance within local managerial roles.

Sanitation Technicians in Bloomington report a median of $39,680, higher than the national median of $36,840. Production Technicians earn a median of $39,040, which is lower than the national median of $40,110. These roles are tracked using the broader cleaning and production worker SOC classifications.

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How is the Plant Manager role measured in Bloomington?

The role is measured within the Industrial Production Managers SOC. The local median of $143,270 is compared to the broader national occupational median for the same SOC.

Are the listed median changes representative of actual salary cuts?

For manufacturing occupations in Bloomington, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It reflects survey result shifts, not necessarily salary reductions for individuals.

What does the location quotient of 1.96 for the Plant Manager mean?

A location quotient of 1.96 indicates that industrial production managers are nearly twice as concentrated in the Bloomington area as they are nationally. This high concentration is a statistical measure of employment presence.

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