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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Canton-Massillon, OH

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 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$145,910
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$145,910
  3. Senior Director of Operations$145,910
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$143,050
  5. Process Engineering Manager$143,050
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$143,050
  7. VP of Engineering$143,050
  8. Director of R&D$143,050
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$143,050
  10. NPI Manager$143,050
  11. Capital Projects Manager$143,050
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$143,050
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$143,050
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$143,050
  15. Director of Automation$143,050
  16. Automation Manager$143,050
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$143,050
  18. R&D Manager$143,050
  19. R&D Engineer$143,050
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$143,050
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$143,050
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$143,050
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$128,650
  24. Corporate Controller$128,650
  25. Plant Controller$128,650

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Canton-Massillon, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$86,890$145,910$283,1201100.53
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$86,890$145,910$283,1201100.53
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$86,890$145,910$283,1201100.53
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,930$143,050$173,5602301
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,420$128,650$170,0105900.67
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,170$126,510$162,090901.06
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,170$126,510$162,090901.06
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,170$126,510$162,090901.06
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,170$126,510$162,090901.06
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,170$126,510$162,090901.06
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$123,320$167,7105300.8
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,700$121,410$163,6801700.72
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,340$109,820$134,6604401.72
85PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,200$105,500$130,1204800.27
86MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,200$105,500$130,1204800.27
87SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,200$105,500$130,1204800.27
88Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,200$105,500$130,1204800.27
89Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,200$105,500$130,1204800.27
90Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
91EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
92EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
93Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
94Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
95Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
96S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
97Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
98Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
99Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
100Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
101Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
102EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
103Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,180$103,570$138,0101300.19
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,230$100,460$132,6702701.17
118Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,030$100,250$104,120301.3
119Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,030$100,250$104,120301.3
120Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,030$100,250$104,120301.3
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,280$99,700$120,7702000.97
130Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
131Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
132Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
133Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
134Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
135Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
136Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
137Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
138Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
139Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
140Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
141CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,840$97,900$110,5905301.7
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,540$96,880$108,6905101.33
177Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,450$94,670$127,5101500.93
178Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,450$94,670$127,5101500.93
179Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,450$94,670$127,5101500.93
180Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,850$84,720$107,6402201.51
181Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,850$84,720$107,6402201.51
182Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,850$84,720$107,6402201.51
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,440$82,720$129,7204,5101.23
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,220$82,530$114,4106400.57
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,220$82,530$114,4106400.57
193Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,960$80,370$103,370300.6
194Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,960$80,370$103,370300.6
195Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,960$80,370$103,370300.6
196Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
197Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
198Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
199Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
200Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
201Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$78,260$128,940700.42
202Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,400$76,660$94,460500.53
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,290$75,190$95,2206601.02
212Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,820$72,170$92,7401,1000.72
213Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,820$72,170$92,7401,1000.72
214Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,820$72,170$92,7401,1000.72
215Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,820$72,170$92,7401,1000.72
216Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$55,080$72,070$92,3701102.54
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,240$71,310$80,9101,1101.57
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,910$65,830$73,2408101.75
243Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,500$65,730$81,1805501.06
244Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,750$65,590$83,1602800.65
245Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,750$65,590$83,1602800.65
246Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,750$65,590$83,1602800.65
247CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$55,660$64,020$77,420501.54
248MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$57,460$63,920$79,310601.4
249Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,250$61,320$79,2606400.81
250Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,600$61,240$75,2906300.97
251Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,600$61,240$75,2906300.97
252Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,880$59,000$74,680901.48
253Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,880$59,000$74,680901.48
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,320$58,910$74,9704200.97
255QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,710$57,080$69,780500.75
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$57,040$63,3604501.49
269Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
270Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
271Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
272Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
273Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
274Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$54,420$63,1804901.19
275NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,850$53,980$102,860400.59
276GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,210$51,020$59,9501000.71
277Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,210$51,020$59,9501000.71
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,610$50,510$57,7208601.97
290Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
291Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
292CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
293Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
294Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
295First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
296Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
297Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
298Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
299Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
300Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
301Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,010$49,920$59,9309101.45
302Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,920$48,190$57,950902.58
303CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,180$47,180$61,2501,0105.7
304Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,240$46,990$52,3603602.02
305Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,240$46,990$52,3603602.02
306Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,240$46,800$57,5101602.51
307Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,920$46,320$48,8603801.46
308Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,920$46,320$48,8603801.46
309SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,920$46,320$48,8603801.46
310Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,920$46,320$48,8603801.46
311Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,520$46,270$53,5001400.95
312Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,720$45,940$54,8302101.31
313Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,810$45,930$60,6301,1901.46
314Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
315Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
316Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
317Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
318Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
319Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
320Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,330$45,640$51,6701,0501.22
321Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$43,100$43,790$48,450801.21
322Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,730$35,310$42,5202,0000.86
323Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,730$35,310$42,5202,0000.86
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,780$34,650$47,5102200.85

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, 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 Ohio

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Canton-Massillon, OH. 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 reviews the wage data for Canton-Massillon, OH. The CEO role shows a median of $145,910, well below the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width is $196,230, which is narrower than the national $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects specific local market realities that diverge from broader national economic shifts. BLS data excludes non-cash benefits.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the area show a median of $143,050, lower than the national $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

CFO compensation shows a median of $128,650, which is lower than the national $166,570. Employment is 590. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These figures indicate that the local finance leadership market is undergoing a notable upward shift despite currently lagging behind national median benchmarks.

Support roles include the Sanitation Technician at a median of $35,310, close to the national $36,840. Local employment is 2,000. The middle-band width is $12,790. The Production Technician reports a median of $34,650, while the national median is $40,110. Local employment is 220. The middle-band width is $24,730. These support roles demonstrate the variance common in production labor, where local cost-of-living and supply dynamics significantly shape the reported wage medians.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, releases are separate survey estimates.

What causes the negative median change for CEOs?

For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the production technician pay stable?

The $34,650 median reflects current local reports. For manufacturing occupations in Canton-Massillon, OH, 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.

Does the location quotient suggest high competition?

A 1.0 location quotient for engineering managers means the concentration is average. You are not competing for a limited regional pool, but rather with a standard market presence.

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