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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

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 346 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$388,060
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$388,060
  3. Senior Director of Operations$388,060
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$211,000
  5. Corporate Controller$211,000
  6. Plant Controller$211,000
  7. VP of Finance$211,000
  8. Division Controller$211,000
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$211,000
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$211,000
  11. Senior Plant Controller$211,000
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$211,000
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$199,040
  14. Process Engineering Manager$199,040
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$199,040
  16. VP of Engineering$199,040
  17. Director of R&D$199,040
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$199,040
  19. NPI Manager$199,040
  20. Capital Projects Manager$199,040
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$199,040
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$199,040
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$199,040
  24. Director of Automation$199,040
  25. Automation Manager$199,040

Bars show the top 25 of 346 ranked. The table below lists all 346. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$224,850$388,060$517,9104800.91
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$224,850$388,060$517,9104800.91
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$224,850$388,060$517,9104800.91
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$139,620$211,000$307,9907,2103.29
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,960$199,040$220,1809701.69
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$150,270$191,190$262,4909901.73
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$121,610$174,520$228,9802,0401.26
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$125,500$169,300$238,0202,2501.36
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,630$167,860$210,2603701.69
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,630$167,860$210,2603701.69
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,630$167,860$210,2603701.69
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,630$167,860$210,2603701.69
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,630$167,860$210,2603701.69
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$124,970$162,650$204,0703,0900.7
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$124,970$162,650$204,0703,0900.7
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$124,970$162,650$204,0703,0900.7
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$124,970$162,650$204,0703,0900.7
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$124,970$162,650$204,0703,0900.7
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$118,340$148,440$168,6405800.91
104QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$100,760$140,300$175,5408101.8
105VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
106VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
107Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
108General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
109Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
110EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
111Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
112Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$90,900$137,230$220,01011,1401.22
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,560$131,970$174,1905901.03
127Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
128Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
129Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
130Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
131Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
132Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
133Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
134Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
135Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,030$128,960$158,2104300.84
136Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
137Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
138Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
139Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
140Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
141Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,100$127,640$162,0501,0702.67
142Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
143Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
144Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
145Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
146Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
147Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
148Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
149Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
150Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
151Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
152Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
153CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,690$125,780$133,6206500.84
154Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
155Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
156Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
157Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
158Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
159Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
160Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
161Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
162Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
163Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
164Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
165Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
166Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
167Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
168Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
169Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
170Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
171Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
172Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
173Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
174Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
175Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
176Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
177Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
178Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
179Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
180EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
181VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
182Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
183Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
184Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
185Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
186Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
187Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
188Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$102,170$123,540$132,9701,2101.27
189Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,850$117,150$149,7806501.59
190Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,850$117,150$149,7806501.59
191Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,850$117,150$149,7806501.59
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,100$109,990$148,6501,9600.71
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,100$109,990$148,6501,9600.71
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,230$107,910$130,1602000.54
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,230$107,910$130,1602000.54
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$87,230$107,910$130,1602000.54
197Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$107,240$132,950801.54
198Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$107,240$132,950801.54
199MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$107,240$132,950801.54
200Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$107,240$132,950801.54
201Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$107,240$132,950801.54
202Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$82,890$103,780$139,760300.78
203Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$82,020$102,020$133,7905,0001.33
204Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$82,020$102,020$133,7905,0001.33
205Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$82,020$102,020$133,7905,0001.33
206Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$82,020$102,020$133,7905,0001.33
207Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$80,980$99,530$126,6902901.34
208Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,070$97,920$126,0307900.73
209Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,070$97,920$126,0307900.73
210Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,070$97,920$126,0307900.73
211Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$73,490$94,280$124,0701,2400.97
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,930$94,070$120,8601,4200.89
221CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$65,830$87,880$98,460700.96
222Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
223Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
224Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
225Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
226Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
227CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
228Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
229Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,930$82,990$103,3501,5700.9
230PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,030$81,820$131,040800.46
231Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,030$81,820$131,040800.46
232Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,030$81,820$131,040800.46
233Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,030$81,820$131,040800.46
234Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,650$79,560$102,6101,6300.83
235Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,230$78,960$96,9801701.14
236Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,230$78,960$96,9801701.14
237Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$55,230$78,080$96,790400.4
238Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$62,210$77,490$89,5701,0500.98
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,500$74,750$94,2903000.26
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,900$64,110$80,3001,2000.74
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,900$64,110$80,3001,2000.74
259Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
260TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
261Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
262Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
263Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
264Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
265Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
266Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
267Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
268Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
269Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
270Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,580$63,440$79,9802100.2
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,870$63,100$78,9905000.67
284Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$58,840$61,990$83,030400.24
285GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,100$61,720$72,9002800.78
286Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,100$61,720$72,9002800.78
287CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$51,420$60,600$67,8502300.51
288Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
289Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
290Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
291Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
292Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
293Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,160$59,220$78,7806800.67
294Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,030$55,680$65,1604800.24
295Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
296Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
297CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
298Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
299Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
300First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
301Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
302Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
303Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
304Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
305Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
306Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,220$55,540$78,2901,0200.66
307Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$48,090$54,170$57,110800.51
308Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,030$49,610$56,4302700.61
309Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,030$49,610$56,4302700.61
310QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,980$49,040$67,0201400.94
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,120$47,450$47,5302102.56
312Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,150$47,280$60,830700.18
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,050$46,840$56,7201,1800.56
320Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,030$45,860$56,3805900.92
321Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,030$45,860$56,3805900.92
322SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,030$45,860$56,3805900.92
323Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,030$45,860$56,3805900.92
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,180$45,310$60,1203200.49
343Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,470$39,430$44,600Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
344Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,880$38,630$47,9406,2201.08
345Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,880$38,630$47,9406,2201.08
346Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,080$36,580$54,1203801.01

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Connecticut

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. 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 evaluates wage profiles in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. The CEO role here shows a median of $388,060, significantly above the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width is $293,060, compared to the $226,660 national width. These differences stem from the specific concentration of industries and headquarter activity in the region.

For manufacturing occupations in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

The CFO role in this metro reflects a median of $211,000, surpassing the national $166,570. Employment is high at 7,210, with a 3.29 location quotient. The local middle-band width is $168,370, while the national is $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local high location quotient highlights an intense concentration of financial functions within the regional manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury show a median of $199,040. The national median is $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The concentration of high-end manufacturing operations in this area contributes to these specific wage levels.

Support roles reflect broader market conditions. The Sanitation Technician median is $38,630, close to the national $36,840. Local employment is 6,220. The middle-band width is $11,060. The Flexographic Press Operator shows a median of $36,580. This is lower than the national $45,780. The local middle-band width is $18,040. These roles encompass a wide range of duties within the standard SOC, which may not capture specific technical expertise required by individual manufacturers.

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Why is the CFO median higher than the national figure?

The local median of $211,000 reflects a high concentration of corporate financial activity within the Bridgeport metro area. This regional demand profile consistently pushes the median above the broader national baseline.

How does high employment in one occupation impact my search?

High employment, such as the 7,210 reported for CFOs, indicates a deep regional talent pool. However, the high location quotient suggests intense competition for this specialized labor.

Do these figures represent total compensation?

For manufacturing occupations in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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