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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

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 359 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$207,170
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$207,170
  3. Senior Director of Operations$207,170
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$177,160
  5. Process Engineering Manager$177,160
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$177,160
  7. VP of Engineering$177,160
  8. Director of R&D$177,160
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$177,160
  10. NPI Manager$177,160
  11. Capital Projects Manager$177,160
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$177,160
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$177,160
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$177,160
  15. Director of Automation$177,160
  16. Automation Manager$177,160
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$177,160
  18. R&D Manager$177,160
  19. R&D Engineer$177,160
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$177,160
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$177,160
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$177,160
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$152,700
  24. Corporate Controller$152,700
  25. Plant Controller$152,700

Bars show the top 25 of 359 ranked. The table below lists all 359. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,840$207,170$371,7609800.68
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,840$207,170$371,7609800.68
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$129,840$207,170$371,7609800.68
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$163,040$177,160$211,5202,9501.89
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,710$152,700$208,1406,3401.06
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,740$150,190$172,9101,0701.79
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,740$150,190$172,9101,0701.79
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,740$150,190$172,9101,0701.79
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,740$150,190$172,9101,0701.79
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,740$150,190$172,9101,0701.79
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,890$138,790$197,8405,1801.15
51Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
52EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
53EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
54Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
55Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
56Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
57S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
58Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
59Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
60Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
61Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
62Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
63EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
64Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,130$137,850$176,0801,6800.38
65Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,870$132,070$175,8301,9201.23
66Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,640$127,740$160,3203802.33
67Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,640$127,740$160,3203802.33
68Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$95,640$127,740$160,3203802.33
69Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
70Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
71Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
72Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
73Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
74Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,410$127,150$157,8902,1001.92
75Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
76Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
77Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
78Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
79Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
80Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
81Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
82Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
83Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
84VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
85Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
86Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
87QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
88Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
89Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
90FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
91FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
92Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
93QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
94Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
95Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
96Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
97Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
98Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
99Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
100Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
101Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
102QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
103Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
104CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
105Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
106Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
107Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$125,680$158,6403,1301.79
108PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,600$121,420$138,6709,9000.83
109MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,600$121,420$138,6709,9000.83
110SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,600$121,420$138,6709,9000.83
111Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,600$121,420$138,6709,9000.83
112Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,600$121,420$138,6709,9000.83
113Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,730$107,610$131,4903002
114Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,730$107,610$131,4903002
115MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,730$107,610$131,4903002
116Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,730$107,610$131,4903002
117Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$78,730$107,610$131,4903002
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,160$106,160$150,8101,9201.23
132Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
133Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
134Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
135Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
136Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
137Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
138Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
139Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
140Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,300$105,350$129,0401,1700.83
141Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
142Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
143Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
144Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
145Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
146Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
147Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
148Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
149Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
150Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
151Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
152Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
153Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
154Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
155Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
156Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
157Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
158Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
159Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
160Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
161Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
162Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
163Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
164Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
165Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
166Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
167EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
168VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
169Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
170Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
171Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
172Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
173Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
174Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
175Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,130$105,140$131,9805,4302.1
176Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
177Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
178Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
179Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
180Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
181Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
182Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
183Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
184Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
185Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
186Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
187CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,960$104,220$132,4903,3101.57
188Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,650$102,500$131,8401,1201.02
189Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,650$102,500$131,8401,1201.02
190Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,650$102,500$131,8401,1201.02
191VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
192VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
193Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
194General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
195Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
196EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
197Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
198Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,590$100,670$160,53029,3301.18
199QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,390$96,190$130,2301,8201.49
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,210$96,170$117,0109301.58
201Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,060$95,380$126,4207,0800.94
202Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,060$95,380$126,4207,0800.94
203Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,140$93,200$110,4201,2601.27
204Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,140$93,200$110,4201,2601.27
205Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,140$93,200$110,4201,2601.27
206Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$71,030$92,650$119,5603400.91
207Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$71,030$92,650$119,5603400.91
208Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$71,030$92,650$119,5603400.91
209Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,510$90,210$107,6801301.35
210Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,510$90,210$107,6801301.35
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,600$82,330$101,7804,0000.91
220Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,360$80,640$104,05010,0500.98
221Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,360$80,640$104,05010,0500.98
222Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,360$80,640$104,05010,0500.98
223Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,360$80,640$104,05010,0500.98
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,750$79,310$103,6902,4400.83
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,750$79,310$103,6902,4400.83
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,750$79,310$103,6902,4400.83
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,300$77,070$96,9604,2401.22
228Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
229Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
230Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
231Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
232Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
233CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
234Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
235Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,740$75,880$92,2105,9301.24
236MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,240$75,650$91,1402500.87
237NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$58,880$75,290$95,9203200.76
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,890$70,640$78,4905,1501.66
256Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,010$67,020$79,760400.4
257Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$56,350$67,010$100,6401301.11
258CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$56,800$65,430$80,2602801.38
259Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,730$64,270$79,1906801.68
260Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,730$64,270$79,1906801.68
261Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,060$63,900$77,1604,9401.12
262Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,060$63,900$77,1604,9401.12
263PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,610$63,790$78,5302200.48
264Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,610$63,790$78,5302200.48
265Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,610$63,790$78,5302200.48
266Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,610$63,790$78,5302200.48
267Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,290$63,490$79,5105,6401.05
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,770$62,240$78,5002,9501.02
269QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,990$61,760$75,4305501.34
270GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,550$60,820$68,6601,7701.79
271Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,550$60,820$68,6601,7701.79
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,090$58,650$73,4103,1201.13
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$57,300$64,1802,8901.42
291Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$45,700$55,000$87,2202100.69
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,930$54,790$66,9702,9702.48
293Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
294TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
295Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
296Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
297Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
298Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
299Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
300Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
301Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
302Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
303Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
304Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,050$51,990$62,2403,1601.07
305Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$49,130$49,130$59,9301301.1
306Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,700$49,000$61,0206,9201.26
307Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,470$48,890$59,8601,7301.7
308Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,410$48,510$59,7206401.3
309Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
310Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
311CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
312Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
313Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
314First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
315Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
316Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
317Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
318Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
319Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
320Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,110$48,340$60,2506,5601.55
321Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,660$47,990$51,3308101.88
322Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,020$47,500$51,4601,6500.94
323Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,020$47,500$51,4601,6500.94
324SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,020$47,500$51,4601,6500.94
325Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,020$47,500$51,4601,6500.94
326Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,360$47,170$52,1101,8801.55
327Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,360$47,170$52,1101,8801.55
328Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,660$46,280$50,1404201.87
329Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,000$46,090$52,5701,3101.23
330Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
331Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
332Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
333Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
334Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
335Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
336Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,430$45,110$49,9707,6501.32
337Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,200$40,590$42,880800.18
338Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
339Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
340Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
341Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
342CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
343Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
344Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
345Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
346Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
347Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
348Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
349Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
350Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
351Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
352Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
353Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
354Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
355Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
356Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,530$39,570$45,4201,6100.9
357Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$36,080$38,710$57,740Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
358Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,900$36,030$42,28013,5600.87
359Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,900$36,030$42,28013,5600.87

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Ohio

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates the compensation profile for Chief Executives in Cincinnati. The metro area reports 980 total employees in this role, with a median annual salary of $207,170. For manufacturing occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The P25 to P75 range is $129,840 to $371,760, confirming substantial pay dispersion.

The national median for this occupation is $213,990, which is higher than the Cincinnati median. The local middle-band width is $241,920, exceeding the national width of $226,660. These figures provide a baseline for executive roles under SOC 11-1011. For manufacturing occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The BLS industry scope provided for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a median of $409,320, which is distinct from the general executive salary data. This disparity highlights that general market data is limited, as the BLS does not isolate leadership compensation specific to the manufacturing industry. For manufacturing occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, 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.

With a location quotient of 0.68, this executive role is less concentrated in Cincinnati than in other industrial hubs. For manufacturing occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, 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. When engaging leaders for Communications Equipment or related manufacturing sites, the national median of $213,990 serves as a crucial reference point for realistic expectations in a competitive talent market.

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How did the median salary change from May 2024?

The median salary changed by -$5,120 compared to the May 2024 reference period. This represents a downward adjustment in the current market reporting.

What is the P90 salary for this role in Cincinnati?

The P90 annual salary for Chief Executives in this region is $535,860. This reflects the highest bracket of reported data.

Are these salary figures specific to the manufacturing industry?

No, these figures represent the broad occupational group across all industries as measured by the BLS. The specialized industry data provided is limited to national benchmarks only.

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