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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

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 364 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$239,990
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$239,990
  3. Senior Director of Operations$239,990
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$164,230
  5. Corporate Controller$164,230
  6. Plant Controller$164,230
  7. VP of Finance$164,230
  8. Division Controller$164,230
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$164,230
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$164,230
  11. Senior Plant Controller$164,230
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$164,230
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,120
  14. Process Engineering Manager$164,120
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$164,120
  16. VP of Engineering$164,120
  17. Director of R&D$164,120
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,120
  19. NPI Manager$164,120
  20. Capital Projects Manager$164,120
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,120
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,120
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,120
  24. Director of Automation$164,120
  25. Automation Manager$164,120

Bars show the top 25 of 364 ranked. The table below lists all 364. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$167,740$239,990$416,7404200.59
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$167,740$239,990$416,7404200.59
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$167,740$239,990$416,7404200.59
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$128,000$164,230$211,9302,6800.93
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,560$164,120$180,5606300.83
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$123,340$163,090$214,4001,2000.55
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$112,990$150,180$179,2405900.78
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,080$138,280$171,2002600.89
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,080$138,280$171,2002600.89
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,080$138,280$171,2002600.89
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,080$138,280$171,2002600.89
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,080$138,280$171,2002600.89
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$108,720$135,910$165,7709000.42
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,270$127,850$157,5503,9600.68
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,270$127,850$157,5503,9600.68
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,270$127,850$157,5503,9600.68
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,270$127,850$157,5503,9600.68
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,270$127,850$157,5503,9600.68
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,510$122,680$157,8808501
104Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$87,840$112,770$144,600700.9
105Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$87,840$112,770$144,600700.9
106MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$87,840$112,770$144,600700.9
107Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$87,840$112,770$144,600700.9
108Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$87,840$112,770$144,600700.9
109Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$106,450$138,520800.97
110Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$106,450$138,520800.97
111Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$106,450$138,520800.97
112Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,110$105,360$140,4105300.98
113Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,110$105,360$140,4105300.98
114Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,110$105,360$140,4105300.98
115VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
116VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
117Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
118General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
119Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
120EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
121Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
122Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,810$103,280$160,04011,1000.92
123VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
124Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
125Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
126Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
127Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
128Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
129Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
130Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
131Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
132Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
133Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
134Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
135Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
136Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,760$102,330$134,6303700.48
137QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$88,300$101,390$119,6203500.6
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,240$101,260$125,7901,5801.26
173Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,390$101,180$130,2503,0500.83
174Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,390$101,180$130,2503,0500.83
175Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
176Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
177Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
178Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
179Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
180Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,300$100,280$127,0304300.82
181Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$76,960$99,530$129,8101102.35
182Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$76,960$99,530$129,8101102.35
183Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,850$98,720$129,5301700.94
184Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,850$98,720$129,5301700.94
185Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,850$98,720$129,5301700.94
186Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
187Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
188Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
189Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
190Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
191Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
192Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
193Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
194Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,390$98,180$125,1505500.8
195Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
196Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
197Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
198Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
199Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
200Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
201Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
202Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
203Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
204Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
205Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
206CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,050$97,200$119,4007800.77
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$94,370$108,6104300.89
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$94,370$108,6104300.89
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$94,370$108,6104300.89
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$67,560$84,510$103,9903201.12
211Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$73,690$84,390$84,390300.57
212Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$73,690$84,390$84,390300.57
213MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$70,210$82,840$90,8302902.06
214Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,630$82,450$114,3002,1801.52
215Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,630$82,450$114,3002,1801.52
216Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,630$82,450$114,3002,1801.52
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,290$82,120$104,1604,8700.98
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,290$82,120$104,1604,8700.98
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,290$82,120$104,1604,8700.98
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,290$82,120$104,1604,8700.98
221Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,210$81,510$92,9902501.27
222Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,210$81,510$92,9902501.27
223Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
224Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
225Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
226Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
227Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
228Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
229Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
230Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
231Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,910$80,230$99,7601,8400.86
232Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,680$77,930$93,1902,3400.9
233Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
234Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
235Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
236Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
237Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
238CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
239Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
240Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,300$77,060$93,2302,2500.97
241Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,370$75,520$94,1401,6500.98
242Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$54,840$74,700$114,150600.39
243CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,000$70,840$81,6501401.38
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,210$70,130$82,1401,5601.04
262NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,220$65,560$78,8102301.12
263PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,530$64,320$80,9801500.65
264Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,530$64,320$80,9801500.65
265Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,530$64,320$80,9801500.65
266Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,530$64,320$80,9801500.65
267Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$51,830$64,040$77,120701.36
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,900$62,180$77,6401,3700.97
269Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$50,490$61,700$77,1402302.16
270Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,620$61,160$75,7102,0000.93
271Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,620$61,160$75,7102,0000.93
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,000$60,650$74,1801,4601.48
285QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,790$60,030$62,5102801.44
286Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$45,990$56,160$73,0701302.32
287Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
288TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
289Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
290Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
291Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
292Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
293Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
294Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
295Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
296Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
297Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
298Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,210$55,420$63,0009700.68
299Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
300Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
301Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
302Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
303Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
304Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$55,290$65,8302,1101.57
305GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,510$54,340$68,6709201.91
306Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,510$54,340$68,6709201.91
307Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
308Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
309Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
310Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
311Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
312Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,400$50,560$51,880600.54
313CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,970$50,400$60,9008201.4
314Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
315Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
316CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
317Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
318Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
319First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
320Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
321Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
322Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
323Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
324Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
325Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,060$48,620$61,3102,2701.11
326Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,630$47,810$55,9206401.3
327Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,480$47,790$63,6807901.34
328Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,480$47,790$63,6807901.34
329Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,020$47,630$60,6201,3100.49
330Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$41,850$47,180$49,3102201.08
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,130$45,400$57,2901,9302.28
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,130$45,400$57,2901,9302.28
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,130$45,400$57,2901,9302.28
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,130$45,400$57,2901,9302.28
335Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
336Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
337Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
338Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
339Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
340Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
341Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,700$45,210$51,2202,3300.83
342Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,480$43,340$48,8905501.05
343Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
344Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
345Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
346Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
347CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
348Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
349Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
350Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
351Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
352Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
353Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
354Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
355Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
356Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
357Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
358Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
359Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
360Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
361Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$41,600$47,2103200.37
362Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,230$41,020$45,040400.18
363Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,600$37,380$42,5709,2901.22
364Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,600$37,380$42,5709,2901.22

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State figures for New York

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. 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 examines the industrial wage profile of Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY. The CEO role in this region shows a median of $239,990, exceeding the national median of $213,990. Local employment is 420. The middle-band width is $249,000, which is higher than the national $226,660. The median change of $35,630 shows a sharp increase compared to the national $7,570 change.

This suggests a period of significant growth or re-adjustment for executive compensation in the local sector. BLS data excludes equity and non-base pay.

CFO roles in Buffalo-Cheektowaga report a median of $164,230, which aligns closely with the national median of $166,570. Employment is 2,680, a substantial local base. The middle-band width is $83,930, while the national width is $94,490. Median change was $1,570, compared to a national $4,870 gain. Stability in this market is high, with pay structures reflecting moderate national norms despite the large local employment footprint.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median of $164,120, slightly below the national $171,270. Local employment is 630. A median change of $980 is lower than the national $3,530 figure. Engineering leadership pay in this metro is relatively stable and moves within a tighter band compared to the volatility seen in other roles.

Support roles include the Food Process Operator, reporting a median of $41,020. This is slightly higher than the national $39,680. Local employment is 40. The middle-band width is $9,810. Sanitation Technicians show a median of $37,380, compared to the national $36,840. The local employment is 9,290. The middle-band width is $7,970. The large employment count for technicians suggests a deeply integrated industrial support base within the local economy.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How should I interpret the large employment count for technicians?

The 9,290 sanitation technicians indicate a high volume of industrial operations requiring support staff. This large sample size makes the median a very stable indicator of local labor costs.

Why is the executive pay growth so high?

The $35,630 median change is an anomaly reflecting specific adjustments in executive compensation among major local employers. It exceeds the national trend, indicating a competitive local market.

What is excluded from the reported salary figures?

The BLS reports basic annual earnings. These figures do not include performance bonuses, stock options, or company-paid benefits that are common in manufacturing packages.

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