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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Champaign-Urbana, IL

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 329 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$310,740
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$310,740
  3. Senior Director of Operations$310,740
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$148,250
  5. Process Engineering Manager$148,250
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$148,250
  7. VP of Engineering$148,250
  8. Director of R&D$148,250
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$148,250
  10. NPI Manager$148,250
  11. Capital Projects Manager$148,250
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$148,250
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$148,250
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$148,250
  15. Director of Automation$148,250
  16. Automation Manager$148,250
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$148,250
  18. R&D Manager$148,250
  19. R&D Engineer$148,250
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$148,250
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$148,250
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$148,250
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$127,680
  24. Corporate Controller$127,680
  25. Plant Controller$127,680

Bars show the top 25 of 329 ranked. The table below lists all 329. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Champaign-Urbana, IL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$201,810$310,740$432,910700.51
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$201,810$310,740$432,910700.51
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$201,810$310,740$432,910700.51
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$148,250$177,0101000.64
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,260$127,680$164,0906601.16
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$93,710$126,110$162,2202800.67
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,180$122,600$141,3201400.85
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,920$121,390$153,8802101.38
80VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
81Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
82Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
83National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
84Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
85National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
86Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
87Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
88Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
89Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
90Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
91Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
92Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
93Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,310$120,230$168,7103000.68
94Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$113,610$117,450$132,320400.68
95Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$113,610$117,450$132,320400.68
96Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$113,610$117,450$132,320400.68
97Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$113,610$117,450$132,320400.68
98Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$113,610$117,450$132,320400.68
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,490$106,680$124,5801901.83
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,490$106,680$124,5801901.83
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,490$106,680$124,5801901.83
102PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,440$106,080$135,7306700.58
103MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,440$106,080$135,7306700.58
104SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,440$106,080$135,7306700.58
105Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,440$106,080$135,7306700.58
106Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,440$106,080$135,7306700.58
107VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
108Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
109Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
110Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
111Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
112Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
113Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
114Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
115Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
116Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
117Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
118Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
119Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
120Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,650$101,400$124,4701100.72
121Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
122Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
123Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
124Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
125Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
126Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
127Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
128Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
129Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
130Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
131Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
132CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,590$101,090$125,2901500.75
133Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$64,950$100,320$105,7104100.8
134VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
135VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
136Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
137General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
138Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
139EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
140Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
141Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,670$96,610$145,6302,2600.95
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,750$95,790$124,7401100.79
151Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,280$90,770$107,4203100.43
152Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,280$90,770$107,4203100.43
153QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,800$85,030$106,430600.49
154Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
155Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
156Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
157Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
158Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
159Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,950$83,230$122,7401101.06
160Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,910$82,750$108,300700.74
161Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,910$82,750$108,300700.74
162Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,910$82,750$108,300700.74
163Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
164Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
165Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
166Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
167Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
168Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
169Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
170Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
171Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
172Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
173Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
174Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
175Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
176Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
177Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
178Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
179Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
180Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
181Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
182Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
183Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
184Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
185Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
186Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
187Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
188Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
189EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
190VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
191Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
192Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
193Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
194Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
195Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
196Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
197Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,340$82,390$104,1902000.81
198Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
199Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
200Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
201Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
202Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
203Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
204Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
205Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
206Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$79,810$101,5303100.73
207Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,280$74,880$91,0902400.87
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$63,840$74,800$83,5203000.9
209Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
210Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
211Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
212Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
213Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
214Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
215Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
216Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
217Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
218Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
219Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
220Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
221Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
222Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
223Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
224Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
225End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
226Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$63,130$74,420$88,670700.25
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,550$73,530$81,4204000.87
235Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,420$72,560$83,9701400.48
236Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,420$72,560$83,9701400.48
237Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,420$72,560$83,9701400.48
238Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,250$69,670$88,1007300.74
239Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,250$69,670$88,1007300.74
240Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,250$69,670$88,1007300.74
241Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,250$69,670$88,1007300.74
242Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$56,500$67,310$96,570801.44
243Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,900$64,270$65,060801.72
244Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,860$59,400$74,3303600.85
245Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,860$59,400$74,3303600.85
246CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
2475-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
248Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
249CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
250Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
251Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
252EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
253CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
254Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
255Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
256Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
257Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
258Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,800$58,910$76,0601000.51
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,750$58,780$74,2602000.77
265Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,780$58,000$73,810601.53
266Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,780$58,000$73,810601.53
267Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
268TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
269Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
270Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
271Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
272Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
273Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
274Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
275Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
276Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
277Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
278Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,040$48,610$57,0201000.35
279CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,380$48,320$60,160400.31
280Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,590$47,560$50,030900.74
281Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,590$47,560$50,030900.74
282Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
283Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
284Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
285Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
286CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
287Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
288Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
289Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
290Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
291Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
292Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
293Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
294Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
295Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
296Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
297Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
298Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
299Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
300Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,780$47,090$56,420600.34
301Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
302Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
303CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
304Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
305Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
306First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
307Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
308Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
309Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
310Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
311Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
312Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,680$47,050$53,0004901.21
313Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,320$46,600$58,5702002
314Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,130$46,140$46,6401300.77
315Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,130$46,140$46,6401300.77
316SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,130$46,140$46,6401300.77
317Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,130$46,140$46,6401300.77
318Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
319Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
320Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
321Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
322Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
323Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
324Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,990$45,810$55,7003100.56
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,050$44,400$57,8401301.29
326Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,530$44,130$47,9902500.48
327Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,720$39,250$49,440501.15
328Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,180$39,000$50,9502,3101.54
329Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,180$39,000$50,9502,3101.54

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State figures for Illinois

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Champaign-Urbana, IL. 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 presents the compensation review for Champaign-Urbana, IL, detailing key manufacturing roles. These data provide hiring managers with specific occupational benchmarks based on BLS releases. It is essential to remember that these annual wage figures exclude common non-monetary components and variable pay incentives standard in the manufacturing sector.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Champaign-Urbana reports a median of $310,740, higher than the national median of $213,990. Previous median data is not supplied, limiting the calculation of medianChange. National Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a national median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $231,100, showing a wide range of executive pay practices within the region.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Champaign-Urbana shows a median of $148,250, lower than the national median of $171,270. National Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing shows a median of $192,800. The local middle-band width is $48,830. This role uses the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC mapping.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role in Champaign-Urbana holds a median of $127,680, below the national median of $166,570. National Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $210,870. The local middle-band width is $62,830. This position is monitored under the Financial Managers SOC category.

The Food Process Operator in Champaign-Urbana reports a median of $39,250, nearly identical to the national median of $39,680. National Dairy Product Manufacturing reports a median of $50,960. The local middle-band width is $11,720. This role maps to Food Processing Workers, All Other, encompassing various specialized production functions.

The Sanitation Technician in Champaign-Urbana reports a median of $39,000, higher than the national median of $36,840. The local middle-band width is $16,770. National Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry median is $52,820. This role is classified under the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the primary takeaway for the CEO / President role in this metro?

The median of $310,740 sits notably above the national occupational median of $213,990. This indicates local competitive positioning within the executive management market.

Is the local median for Food Process Operators a strong indicator of individual facility offers?

The local median of $39,250 provides a market-wide baseline for the Food Processing Workers, All Other SOC. Actual offers vary by plant-specific requirements and shift structures.

How does the location quotient affect the data for the Sanitation Technician?

A location quotient of 1.54 suggests a high concentration of this role in Champaign-Urbana. It does not dictate wage rates but reflects the scale of janitorial activity in the metro.

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