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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Burlington-South Burlington, VT

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 335 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$237,600
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$237,600
  3. Senior Director of Operations$237,600
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$171,070
  5. Process Engineering Manager$171,070
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$171,070
  7. VP of Engineering$171,070
  8. Director of R&D$171,070
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$171,070
  10. NPI Manager$171,070
  11. Capital Projects Manager$171,070
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$171,070
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$171,070
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$171,070
  15. Director of Automation$171,070
  16. Automation Manager$171,070
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$171,070
  18. R&D Manager$171,070
  19. R&D Engineer$171,070
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$171,070
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$171,070
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$171,070
  23. Purchasing Manager$139,780
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$139,780
  25. Procurement Manager$139,780

Bars show the top 25 of 335 ranked. The table below lists all 335. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$158,670$237,600$353,1901000.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$158,670$237,600$353,1901000.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$158,670$237,600$353,1901000.66
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,920$171,070$179,2901801.06
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,690$139,780$169,760500.7
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,690$139,780$169,760500.7
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,690$139,780$169,760500.7
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,690$139,780$169,760500.7
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$120,690$139,780$169,760500.7
28Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,240$138,920$179,2501600.91
29CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
30Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
31Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
32VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
33Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
34Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
35FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
36Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
37Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,260$134,650$183,4606901.06
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,520$132,620$156,7106501.35
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,470$131,840$166,4204500.92
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,430$126,940$159,4907700.59
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,430$126,940$159,4907700.59
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,430$126,940$159,4907700.59
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,430$126,940$159,4907700.59
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,430$126,940$159,4907700.59
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,850$118,880$140,2602001.05
104Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$116,790$116,790$117,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
105Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$116,790$116,790$117,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
106Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$116,790$116,790$117,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
107Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
108Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
109Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
110Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
111Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
112Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
113Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
114Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
115Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,610$112,200$138,2705903.82
116Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
117Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
118Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
119Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
120Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
121Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
122Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
123Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
124Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
125Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
126Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
127CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,820$110,200$129,0203901.71
128Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
129Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
130Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
131Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
132Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
133Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,000$108,140$130,3602001.67
134Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
135Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
136Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
137Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
138Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
139Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
140Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
141Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
142Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
143Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
144Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
145Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
146Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
147Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
148Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
149Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
150Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
151Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
152Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
153Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
154Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
155Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
156Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
157Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
158Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
159Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
160EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
161VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
162Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
163Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
164Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
165Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
166Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
167Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
168Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,910$104,750$128,3902200.76
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,840$101,880$131,5102001.18
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,660$98,430$141,9502,9301.08
191Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,190$95,100$113,030700.68
192Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,190$95,100$113,030700.68
193Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,190$95,100$113,030700.68
194Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,510$93,430$111,5301,4404.48
195Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,510$93,430$111,5301,4404.48
196Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$71,510$93,430$111,5301,4404.48
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,070$92,110$108,7502001.66
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,070$92,110$108,7502001.66
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,070$92,110$108,7502001.66
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$75,330$86,120$102,770500.82
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,650$85,760$97,5902500.52
210Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,700$85,410$103,0104300.53
211Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,700$85,410$103,0104300.53
212Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,810$82,510$101,1001,0400.93
213Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,810$82,510$101,1001,0400.93
214Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,810$82,510$101,1001,0400.93
215Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,810$82,510$101,1001,0400.93
216CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$67,270$81,170$86,210502.4
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,740$80,290$88,6503600.69
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,920$77,940$166,5204901.29
226Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$66,040$77,490$79,040501.39
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,820$80,760601.26
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,820$80,760601.26
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,820$80,760601.26
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,820$80,760601.26
231Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,540$68,430$81,6704801.5
232Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,670$66,860$78,3904700.8
233QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,500$66,500$83,4501000.75
234QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$54,440$65,060$87,5701002.25
235Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
236Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
237Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
238Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
239Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
240Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,080$64,960$78,6202000.67
241Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$54,670$64,760$69,560501.07
242Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
243TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
244Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
245Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
246Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
247Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
248Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
249Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
250Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
251Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
252Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
253Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$59,140$63,460$68,7201400.43
254Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
255Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
256Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
257Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
258Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
259Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
260Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
261Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
262Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
263Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
264Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
265Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
266Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
267Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
268Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
269Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
270End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
271Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,540$63,250$75,5203100.91
272Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,940$62,400$73,8703500.72
273Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,940$62,400$73,8703500.72
274CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$53,210$58,640$64,9305103.88
275Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
276Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
277CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
278Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
279Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
280First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
281Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
282Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
283Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
284Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
285Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
286Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,350$52,820$62,3003100.66
287Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
288Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
289Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
290Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
291Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
292Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
293Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,620$51,420$59,3603200.5
294Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,190$51,190$64,8901703.1
295Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,470$50,640$56,3601400.75
296Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,470$50,640$56,3601400.75
297SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,470$50,640$56,3601400.75
298Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,470$50,640$56,3601400.75
299CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
3005-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
301Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
302CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
303Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
304Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
305EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
306CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
307Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
308Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
309Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
310Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
311Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,670$49,860$67,590700.32
312Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,990$48,660$60,620900.79
313Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,460$48,530$59,3303900.65
314Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
315Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
316Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
317Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
318CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
319Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
320Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
321Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
322Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
323Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
324Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
325Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
326Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
327Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
328Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
329Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
330Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
331Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
332Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,650$47,180$66,9601200.64
333Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$33,900$41,480$50,820500.95
334Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,050$41,130$46,6502,1901.28
335Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,050$41,130$46,6502,1901.28

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Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Vermont

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Burlington-South Burlington, VT. 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 assesses the industrial wage environment for Burlington-South Burlington, VT. The CEO role reports a median of $237,600, higher than the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width is $194,520, which is narrower than the national $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, 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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median of $171,070, nearly matching the national median of $171,270. The middle-band width is $29,370, significantly lower than the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Purchasing Managers in this metro reflect a median of $139,780, slightly beneath the national $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Support roles exhibit localized dynamics. The Food Process Operator reports a median of $41,480, exceeding the national $39,680. Local employment is 50. The middle-band width is $16,920. The Sanitation Technician median is $41,130, higher than the national $36,840. Local employment is 2,190. The middle-band width for the technician role is $9,600. Support staff appear to be compensated at a premium in this market compared to the national median benchmarks.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the engineering management middle-band width so narrow?

The $29,370 width is much narrower than the national $73,140. This suggests that local employers have a highly uniform approach to compensating engineering managers.

Is the support staff wage higher than the national level?

Yes, both food process operators and sanitation technicians in this region report medians above national averages. This is typical for regions with specific local labor market constraints.

What is the meaning of the location quotient for engineering?

A location quotient of 1.06 indicates that the density of manufacturing engineering managers is slightly above the national average. This points to a healthy presence of technical manufacturing roles in the area.

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