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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Chambersburg, PA

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 327 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$205,570
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$205,570
  3. Senior Director of Operations$205,570
  4. Purchasing Manager$142,950
  5. Strategic Sourcing Manager$142,950
  6. Procurement Manager$142,950
  7. Director of Procurement$142,950
  8. Commodity Manager$142,950
  9. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$140,200
  10. Process Engineering Manager$140,200
  11. Controls / Automation Manager$140,200
  12. VP of Engineering$140,200
  13. Director of R&D$140,200
  14. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$140,200
  15. NPI Manager$140,200
  16. Capital Projects Manager$140,200
  17. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$140,200
  18. Senior Industrial Engineer$140,200
  19. Senior Packaging Engineer$140,200
  20. Director of Automation$140,200
  21. Automation Manager$140,200
  22. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$140,200
  23. R&D Manager$140,200
  24. R&D Engineer$140,200
  25. Engineering Manager (Product)$140,200

Bars show the top 25 of 327 ranked. The table below lists all 327. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Chambersburg, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,130$205,570$359,080500.61
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,130$205,570$359,080500.61
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,130$205,570$359,080500.61
4Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,320$142,950$166,230300.94
5Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,320$142,950$166,230300.94
6Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,320$142,950$166,230300.94
7Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,320$142,950$166,230300.94
8Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,320$142,950$166,230300.94
9Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
10Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
11Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
12VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
13Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
14Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
15NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
16Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
17Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
18Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
19Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
20Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
21Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
22Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
23R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
24R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
25Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
26Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
27Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$112,440$140,200$166,950500.58
28Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$112,540$135,570$166,710400.49
29VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
30Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
31Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
32National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
33Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
34National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
35Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
36Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
37Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
38Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
39Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
40Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
41Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
42Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,600$132,930$167,1702000.8
43CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
44Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
45Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
46VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
47Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
48Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
49FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
50Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
51Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,460$132,580$166,9701900.58
52Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,000$130,310$130,390904.28
53Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,000$130,310$130,390904.28
54Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,000$130,310$130,390904.28
55Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
56EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
57EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
58Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
59Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
60Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
61S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
62Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
63Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
64Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
65Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
66Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
67EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
68Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,180$125,380$162,0201000.42
69PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,760$106,200$132,5202000.3
70MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,760$106,200$132,5202000.3
71SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,760$106,200$132,5202000.3
72Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,760$106,200$132,5202000.3
73Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,760$106,200$132,5202000.3
74Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,310$104,850$122,950701.22
75Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,310$104,850$122,950701.22
76Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,310$104,850$122,950701.22
77Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
78Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
79Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
80Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
81Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
82Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$104,770$128,610400.64
83Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
84Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
85Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
86Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
87Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
88Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
89Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
90Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
91Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,790$104,050$129,740400.5
92Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
93Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
94Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
95Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
96Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
97Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
98Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
99Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
100Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
101VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
102Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
103Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
104QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
105Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
106Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
107FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
108FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
109Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
110QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
111Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
112Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
113Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
114Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
115Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
116Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
117Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
118Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
119QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
120Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
121CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
122Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
123Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
124Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$102,720$134,5901201.24
125Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
126Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
127Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
128Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
129Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
130Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
131Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
132Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
133Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
134Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
135Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
136CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,620$101,400$125,3301301.16
137VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
138Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
139Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
140Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
141Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
142Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
143Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
144Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
145Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
146Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
147Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
148Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
149Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
150Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,810$97,870$128,0401301.49
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,960$96,570$114,1501701.18
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,980$92,370$107,2901700.42
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,980$92,370$107,2901700.42
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,160$88,430$132,1801,4501.07
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,420$82,220$104,430601.13
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,420$82,220$104,430601.13
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,420$82,220$104,430601.13
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,160$81,880$95,6802701.14
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,430$79,770$104,8502201.14
209Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
210Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
211Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
212Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
213Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
214CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
215Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
216Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,390$72,750$82,8403601.38
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,810$70,490$90,8103700.66
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,810$70,490$90,8103700.66
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,810$70,490$90,8103700.66
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,810$70,490$90,8103700.66
221Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
222Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
223Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
224Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
225Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
226Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
227Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
228Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
229Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
230Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
231Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
232Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
233Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
234Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
235Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
236Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
237End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
238Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,690$63,770$72,7603602.11
239NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$46,010$63,290$85,620301.49
240Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,130$62,590$74,5304601.89
241Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,130$62,590$74,5304601.89
242Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,170$62,090$71,0702301.43
243Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
244Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
245Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
246Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
247Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
248Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,200$61,500$68,0702201.43
249Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,810$61,290$74,3601500.53
250Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,230$57,130$71,3801000.62
251Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,230$57,130$71,3801000.62
252Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,230$57,130$71,3801000.62
253Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
254Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
255Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
256Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
257CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
258Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
259Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
260Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
261Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
262Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
263Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
264Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
265Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
266Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
267Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
268Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
269Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
270Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
271Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$44,500$56,170$62,690400.41
272Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,840$55,110$72,730302.6
273Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
274TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
275Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
276Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
277Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
278Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
279Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
280Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
281Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
282Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
283Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
284Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,060$53,340$70,4905103.14
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,580$51,430$64,1902901.23
297CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,160$50,730$63,9001802.81
298CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
2995-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
300Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
301CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
302Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
303Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
304EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
305CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
306Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
307Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
308Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
309Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
310Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,700$48,400$60,6601901.73
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,000$48,030$57,810701.07
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,000$48,030$57,810701.07
313Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,310$45,390$50,0901001.76
314Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
315Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
316Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
317Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
318Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
319Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
320Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,610$45,090$48,8804701.48
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,970$45,030$47,0001,2204.07
322Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,430$37,430$44,350900.89
323Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,430$37,430$44,350900.89
324SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,430$37,430$44,350900.89
325Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,430$37,430$44,350900.89
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,960$35,150$40,1708000.93
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,960$35,150$40,1708000.93

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, 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, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Pennsylvania

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

Chief Executives in Chambersburg, PA report a median wage of $205,570, reflecting a positive shift of $28,700 compared to the prior year's data. This leadership group maintains a middle band width of $220,950, which illustrates the high degree of compensation variability based on the scale of the business entity. Nationally, the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector benchmarks at $409,320.

The local data maps to the broad Chief Executives SOC category, encompassing varied leadership structures across the metro. 61, this executive role is distributed across many sectors rather than being exclusively confined to one industrial branch.

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, 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 Chambersburg, PA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Nationally, the Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing median is $178,520, which is higher than the broader local aggregate. The local role is filed under the Purchasing Managers SOC, which covers supply chain and sourcing duties. The location quotient of 0.94 reflects that this function is vital to the local metro's broader commercial activity.

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing benchmark is $192,800, providing an industry-specific reference point. The local role is captured under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which aggregates diverse engineering management disciplines. The location quotient is 0.58, indicating this function is well-supported but not exclusively dominant.

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this production role is $6,920, showing very tight pay clustering for this labor class. The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing national industry median is $62,920. The local role is mapped to the broader Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers SOC, an aggregate category that includes many production functions. The location quotient of 0.89 shows that this occupation is reasonably represented within the local industrial base.

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This support role maintains a middle band width of $10,210, illustrating consistent regional pay for this function. Nationally, Iron and Steel Mills report $52,820, while the local data is pulled from the Janitors and Cleaners proxy SOC. The location quotient of 0.93 indicates a standard regional presence. Hiring managers should note that the reported figure does not isolate the specialized cleaning requirements needed in high-care industrial environments, focusing instead on the broader janitorial definition.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Local labor market reporting can shift annually based on the composition of the workforce surveyed.

How should hiring managers interpret the wide middle-band width for the CEO role?

The $220,950 band width suggests high variability in executive compensation across the metro. This reflects the broad range of firm sizes and responsibilities captured under the Chief Executives SOC code.

Is the shift in the Electronics Assembler median typical for this region?

For manufacturing occupations in Chambersburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Local labor market reporting can shift annually based on the composition of the workforce surveyed.

What is the limitation of the local occupation-by-industry data scope?

The OEWS data does not publish a separate, local wage specific to individual industries. While industry rows provide broader national context, they should not be treated as a direct proxy for local facility payroll.

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