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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Charlottesville, VA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$317,900
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$317,900
  3. Senior Director of Operations$317,900
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$170,250
  5. Corporate Controller$170,250
  6. Plant Controller$170,250
  7. VP of Finance$170,250
  8. Division Controller$170,250
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$170,250
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$170,250
  11. Senior Plant Controller$170,250
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$170,250
  13. VP of Sales (Industrial)$169,390
  14. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$169,390
  15. Director of Sales$169,390
  16. National Sales Manager$169,390
  17. Key Account Manager$169,390
  18. National Account Manager$169,390
  19. Business Development Manager$169,390
  20. Territory Sales Manager$169,390
  21. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$169,390
  22. Product Manager (Industrial)$169,390
  23. Field Service Manager$169,390
  24. Senior Applications Engineer$169,390
  25. Lead Field Service Engineer$169,390

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

Roles in Charlottesville, VA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$190,750$317,900$448,8301801.2
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$190,750$317,900$448,8301801.2
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$190,750$317,900$448,8301801.2
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$133,360$170,250$211,9104500.73
13VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
14Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
15Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
16National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
17Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
18National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
19Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
20Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
21Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
22Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
23Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
24Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
25Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
26Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$169,390$260,5802100.45
27Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
28Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
29Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
30VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
31Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
32Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
33NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
34Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
35Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
36Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
37Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
38Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
39Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
40Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
41R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
42R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
43Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
44Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
45Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,340$168,400$195,190900.57
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$126,830$155,290$187,6201500.95
47Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
48Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
49Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
50Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
51Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
52Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$135,800$153,340$175,240500.48
53Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,660$150,260$174,990701.08
54Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,660$150,260$174,990701.08
55Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,660$150,260$174,990701.08
56Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,660$150,260$174,990701.08
57Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,660$150,260$174,990701.08
58Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
59EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
60EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
61Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
62Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
63Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
64S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
65Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
66Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
67Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
68Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
69Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
70EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
71Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$111,160$141,770$177,2804400.96
72PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,850$128,520$161,7201,3901.12
73MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,850$128,520$161,7201,3901.12
74SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,850$128,520$161,7201,3901.12
75Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,850$128,520$161,7201,3901.12
76Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,850$128,520$161,7201,3901.12
77Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
78Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
79Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
80Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
81Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
82Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
83Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
84Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
85Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,460$122,600$158,1901100.75
86Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
87Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
88Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
89Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
90Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
91Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
92Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
93Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
94Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
95VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
96Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
97Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
98QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
99Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
100Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
101FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
102FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
103Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
104QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
105Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
106Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
107Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
108Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
109Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
110Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
111Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
112Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
113QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
114Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
115CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
116Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
117Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
118Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,820$120,380$166,380500.29
119Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,690$111,800$140,5801000.86
120Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,690$111,800$140,5801000.86
121Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,690$111,800$140,5801000.86
122VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
123VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
124Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
125General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
126Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
127EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
128Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
129Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,800$107,200$163,9602,5300.98
130Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
131Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
132Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
133Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
134Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
135Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
136Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
137Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
138Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
139Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
140Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
141CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,530$106,130$136,7201700.79
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,940$99,560$123,6101200.43
177VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
178Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
179Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
180Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
181Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
182Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
183Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
184Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
185Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
186Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
187Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
188Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
189Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
190Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,310$98,950$127,560600.37
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,360$97,680$131,1501,0101.29
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,360$97,680$131,1501,0101.29
193Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$67,670$87,260$131,470901.42
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,450$85,170$127,520800.77
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,450$85,170$127,520800.77
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,450$85,170$127,520800.77
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,780$81,530$102,0501,1001.03
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,780$81,530$102,0501,1001.03
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,780$81,530$102,0501,1001.03
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,780$81,530$102,0501,1001.03
201Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,370$78,540$97,4703301.08
202Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,370$78,540$97,4703301.08
203Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,370$78,540$97,4703301.08
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,270$78,380$93,0303900.85
213Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,340$78,020$96,6203500.96
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,210$75,270$87,9002200.45
222PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,870$66,870$66,870300.73
223Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,870$66,870$66,870300.73
224Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,870$66,870$66,870300.73
225Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$66,870$66,870$66,870300.73
226Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$53,090$66,590$66,5902805.5
227QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,540$65,540$84,6507305.74
228Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,650$62,980$72,4804600.83
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,880$60,360$76,1001000.31
247Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,020$59,540$66,4104201.38
248Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
249Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
250CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
251Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
252Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
253First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
254Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
255Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
256Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
257Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
258Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
259Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,320$58,570$67,7201200.28
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,040$57,420$66,250900.31
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,800$55,600$65,580500.23
285Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
286Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
287Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
288Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
289Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
290Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,330$54,340$66,5201100.37
291Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,640$54,090$66,7302600.57
292Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,640$54,090$66,7302600.57
293QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$41,740$52,600$66,1601503.45
294Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$46,270$47,2401800.99
295Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$46,270$47,2401800.99
296SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$46,270$47,2401800.99
297Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$46,270$47,2401800.99
298Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,660$45,450$57,700800.14
299Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,730$45,340$48,890800.76
300Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
301Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
302Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
303Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
304Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
305Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
306Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,690$39,940$47,5803800.63
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,270$36,120$42,950500.27
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,020$36,090$39,3401,2000.74
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,020$36,090$39,3401,2000.74

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State figures for Virginia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Charlottesville, VA. 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 provides this analysis for the Charlottesville, VA area, covering key roles in manufacturing leadership and production management. For manufacturing occupations in Charlottesville, VA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

While national industry rows serve as contextual benchmarks, hiring managers should distinguish these from the local occupational data. Local pay is dictated by specific metro-level demand, and these benchmarks provide a baseline for competitive facility wage structure development.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) reports a local median of $317,900, significantly outpacing the national median of $213,990. This role is categorized as Chief Executives, capturing a broad range of leadership scopes. For manufacturing occupations in Charlottesville, VA, 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, Communications Equipment Manufacturing provides a benchmark median of $409,320, offering a point of comparison for executives in high-technology manufacturing sectors.

The CFO (Manufacturing) shows a median of $170,250 in Charlottesville, which is higher than the national median of $166,570. Mapped to Financial Managers, the role manages essential fiscal operations. The local middle-band width of $78,550 reflects the competitive nature of financial oversight roles in the local manufacturing market. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing reports a national industry median of $210,870, illustrating a higher national baseline compared to broader financial management averages.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) in the area reports a median of $169,390, surpassing the national median of $148,270. This role is managed within the Sales Managers SOC. The local middle-band width of $140,880 suggests a diverse market of sales operations, ranging from regional to national market coverage. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing provides a national industry median of $215,500, which serves as a reference for the broader industrial sales market.

For manufacturing occupations in Charlottesville, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This position is tracked under Production Workers, All Other, representing specialized support tasks within the plant. The narrow local middle-band width of $7,680 suggests a compressed salary structure for these support roles. Tobacco Manufacturing records a national median of $77,630, which provides high-end industry context for general production work.

The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $36,090, up from the prior median of $34,570. Falling under the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC, this role provides critical facility maintenance. The local middle-band width of $8,320 illustrates consistent pay practices for janitorial staff. National Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing records a median of $52,820, reflecting higher national compensation levels within that specific heavy industrial sector.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the significance of the CFO median being above the national median?

The local median of $170,250 indicates a competitive market for experienced financial leadership within Charlottesville manufacturing facilities. This exceeds the broader national financial management median, suggesting regional demand for high-level fiscal oversight.

Is the negative medianChange for the Production Technician common in the metro?

The observed decline of $1,770 reflects reporting variations in the Production Workers, All Other category rather than an widespread local pay cut. Managers should view this as an artifact of occupational classification cycles.

Why use national industry rows if local industry pay is unavailable?

National industry rows, such as for Tobacco Manufacturing, provide a broader sectoral context to understand potential total compensation levels at the national scale. These remain separate from local occupational data and are used to frame industry-wide investment in personnel.

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