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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Charleston, WV

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 323 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$165,690
  2. Process Engineering Manager$165,690
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$165,690
  4. VP of Engineering$165,690
  5. Director of R&D$165,690
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$165,690
  7. NPI Manager$165,690
  8. Capital Projects Manager$165,690
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$165,690
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$165,690
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$165,690
  12. Director of Automation$165,690
  13. Automation Manager$165,690
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$165,690
  15. R&D Manager$165,690
  16. R&D Engineer$165,690
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$165,690
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$165,690
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$165,690
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$161,540
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$161,540
  22. Senior Director of Operations$161,540
  23. Manufacturing Engineer$143,860
  24. Process Engineer$143,860
  25. Industrial Engineer$143,860

Bars show the top 25 of 323 ranked. The table below lists all 323. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Charleston, WV, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$165,690$169,300700.49
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$91,530$161,540$254,1202401.77
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$91,530$161,540$254,1202401.77
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$91,530$161,540$254,1202401.77
23Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
24Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
25Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
26Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
27Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
28Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
29Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
30Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
31Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
32Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
33Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
34Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
35Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
36Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
37Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
38Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
39Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
40Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
41Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
42Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
43Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
44Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
45Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
46Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
47Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
48Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
49EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
50VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
51Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
52Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
53Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
54Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
55Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
56Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
57Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$130,540$143,860$163,0901600.65
58Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
59Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
60Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
61Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
62Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
63Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
64Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
65Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
66Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$113,420$129,250$150,000600.47
67PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,290$122,980$136,3703500.31
68MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,290$122,980$136,3703500.31
69SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,290$122,980$136,3703500.31
70Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,290$122,980$136,3703500.31
71Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,290$122,980$136,3703500.31
72Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
73Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
74Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
75Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
76Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
77Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,210$119,900$133,5001301.25
78CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
79Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
80Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
81VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
82Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
83Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
84FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
85Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
86Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,800$116,300$152,3804500.8
87Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
88Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
89Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
90Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
91Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
92Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
93Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
94Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
95Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
96VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
97Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
98Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
99QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
100Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
101Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
102FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
103FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
104Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
105QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
106Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
107Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
108Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
109Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
110Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
111Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
112Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
113Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
114QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
115Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
116CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
117Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
118Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
119Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,720$107,960$141,7501100.69
120Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
121EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
122EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
123Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
124Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
125Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
126S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
127Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
128Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
129Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
130Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
131Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
132EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
133Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,990$107,490$162,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
134Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$90,890$105,920$152,400800.51
135Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
136Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
137Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
138Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
139Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
140Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
141Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
142Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
143Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
144Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
145Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
146CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,000$98,050$145,640600.29
147Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,970$96,990$122,1401501.62
148Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,970$96,990$122,1401501.62
149Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,970$96,990$122,1401501.62
150NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$82,970$96,510$97,830902.22
151VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
152Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
153Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
154National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
155Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
156National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
157Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
158Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
159Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
160Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
161Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
162Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
163Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
164Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,320$91,920$131,6201700.41
165Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,570$89,600$124,5503900.54
166Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,570$89,600$124,5503900.54
167Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$55,190$88,640$126,450300.6
168VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
169Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
170Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
171Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
172Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
173Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
174Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
175Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
176Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
177Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
178Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
179Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
180Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
181Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,290$86,060$111,0001300.86
182Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,640$84,240$109,560900.91
183Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,640$84,240$109,560900.91
184Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,640$84,240$109,560900.91
185VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
186VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
187Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
188General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
189Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
190EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
191Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
192Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,760$83,190$121,5602,1600.93
193QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,310$78,840$93,180Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
194GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$60,100$77,670$93,1302803.06
195Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$60,100$77,670$93,1302803.06
196Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
197Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
198Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
199Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
200Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
201Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
202Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
203Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
204Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,870$72,190$101,8706401.57
205PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,000$71,640$75,980400.86
206Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,000$71,640$75,980400.86
207Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,000$71,640$75,980400.86
208Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,000$71,640$75,980400.86
209Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,610$67,370$85,4001500.45
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,040$66,560$79,7208900.93
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,040$66,560$79,7208900.93
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,040$66,560$79,7208900.93
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,040$66,560$79,7208900.93
214Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,940$64,830$81,4604800.94
215Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
216Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
217Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
218Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
219Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
220Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,480$63,740$73,420800.32
221Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
222Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
223Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
224Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
225Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
226CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
227Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
228Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,690$61,530$77,5303100.69
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,780$59,010$73,3903101.05
247Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,920$55,150$74,6603500.85
248Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,920$55,150$74,6603500.85
249Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,500$54,520$68,3704801.73
250Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,500$54,520$68,3704801.73
251Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,500$54,520$68,3704801.73
252Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,100$51,510$66,0303501.28
253Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
254Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
255CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
256Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
257Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
258First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
259Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
260Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
261Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
262Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
263Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
264Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,200$49,810$61,0002600.66
265CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
2665-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
267Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
268CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
269Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
270Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
271EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
272CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
273Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
274Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
275Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
276Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
277Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,600$48,110$64,8401100.58
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,450$48,000$60,8501900.68
290Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,850$43,570$45,9801000.2
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,260$40,260$40,8803302.01
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,260$40,260$40,8803302.01
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,260$40,260$40,8803302.01
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,260$40,260$40,8803302.01
295Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
296Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
297Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
298Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
299Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
300Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
301Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$38,870$50,2202900.54
302Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$29,490$37,220$45,160400.43
303Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,810$30,330$38,1901,4901.01
304Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,810$30,330$38,1901,4901.01
305Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
306Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
307Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
308Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
309CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
310Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
311Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
312Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
313Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
314Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
315Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
316Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
317Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
318Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
319Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
320Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
321Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
322Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33
323Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,180$29,850$44,1802201.33

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State figures for West Virginia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Charleston, WV. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role shows a middle band width of $48,690, which is relatively moderate for technical leadership pay. Nationally, the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing benchmark is $192,800.

The local role is classified under the broad Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC code, which includes varied technical management paths. 49 suggests that this position is present throughout the region's broader technical sector.

For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The band width for the middle 50% is $162,590, demonstrating significant spread in executive compensation. For comparison, the national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry benchmark is $409,320. This leadership position is mapped to the Chief Executives SOC, which aggregates diverse executive-level business management roles. The location quotient is 1.77, confirming that this function is highly significant to the local Charleston business market.

For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The role maintains a middle band width of $32,550, indicating fairly tight pay grouping. Nationally, the Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing industry reports a median of $127,140, a useful reference for this technical position. The local role is mapped to the Industrial Engineers SOC, which focuses on production efficiency and process engineering. The location quotient of 0.65 suggests a stable industrial presence for this function.

For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The role shows a middle band width of $11,380, reflecting predictable pay for this essential service role. Nationally, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing median stands at $52,820, while the local data uses the general Janitors and Cleaners proxy SOC. The location quotient of 1.01 shows this role has a standard concentration within the region. Hiring managers should note that the broad janitorial SOC aggregates diverse cleaning environments, not just specialized industrial plants.

For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The band width is $15,000, indicating variation in the roles covered by this classification. Nationally, Tobacco Manufacturing reports a median of $77,630, while local data uses the broad Production Workers, All Other SOC classification. This broad aggregate covers diverse specialized production tasks, which complicates direct comparisons to single-role job descriptions. The location quotient of 1.33 suggests this role remains a key part of the local industrial workforce, even if the broad SOC mapping makes pinpointing industry-specific technicalities challenging.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local median of $143,860 compared to the national median of $102,440 reflects specific labor market conditions and industrial needs within the Charleston region. For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity.

What is the reason for the negative medianChange in the CEO role?

The median for this role shifted due to broader market-wide reporting changes within the aggregation of the SOC data rather than a specific employer performance metric. Annual reporting cycles often adjust the composition of the workforce surveyed.

Why is the local median for Manufacturing Engineers higher than the national median?

The local median of $143,860 compared to the national median of $102,440 reflects specific labor market conditions and industrial needs within the Charleston region. For manufacturing occupations in Charleston, WV, 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.

Does the Production Technician mapping capture all plant-level technical duties?

No, it is mapped to the broad Production Workers, All Other SOC definition. This broad BLS classification combines many different technical and production roles, meaning specific titles or seniority levels are not isolated in the data.

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