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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Cleveland, OH

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 354 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$199,350
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$199,350
  3. Senior Director of Operations$199,350
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$157,900
  5. Corporate Controller$157,900
  6. Plant Controller$157,900
  7. VP of Finance$157,900
  8. Division Controller$157,900
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$157,900
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$157,900
  11. Senior Plant Controller$157,900
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$157,900
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$155,460
  14. Process Engineering Manager$155,460
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$155,460
  16. VP of Engineering$155,460
  17. Director of R&D$155,460
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$155,460
  19. NPI Manager$155,460
  20. Capital Projects Manager$155,460
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$155,460
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$155,460
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$155,460
  24. Director of Automation$155,460
  25. Automation Manager$155,460

Bars show the top 25 of 354 ranked. The table below lists all 354. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Cleveland, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$199,350$378,7709800.72
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$199,350$378,7709800.72
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,990$199,350$378,7709800.72
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,500$157,900$209,9006,3001.13
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,890$155,460$179,9701,6101.1
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,930$143,870$182,2604,5601.08
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,630$134,380$172,9301,5201.04
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,020$134,030$169,0205000.9
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,020$134,030$169,0205000.9
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,020$134,030$169,0205000.9
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,020$134,030$169,0205000.9
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,020$134,030$169,0205000.9
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,950$130,580$168,4301,3500.33
66Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
67Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
68Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
69Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
70Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
71Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,090$118,590$156,0209800.96
72PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,370$111,310$132,1508,4600.76
73MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,370$111,310$132,1508,4600.76
74SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,370$111,310$132,1508,4600.76
75Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,370$111,310$132,1508,4600.76
76Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,370$111,310$132,1508,4600.76
77Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,700$108,350$126,2602401.69
78Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,700$108,350$126,2602401.69
79MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,700$108,350$126,2602401.69
80Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,700$108,350$126,2602401.69
81Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,700$108,350$126,2602401.69
82Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
83Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
84Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
85Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
86Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
87Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
88Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
89Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
90Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
91VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
92Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
93Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
94QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
95Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
96Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
97FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
98FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
99Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
100QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
101Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
102Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
103Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
104Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
105Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
106Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
107Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
108Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
109QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
110Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
111CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
112Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
113Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
114Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,990$107,380$137,6002,5201.54
115Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,000$106,340$143,0202701.76
116Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,000$106,340$143,0202701.76
117Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,000$106,340$143,0202701.76
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,150$102,080$131,7801,6601.13
132Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
133Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
134Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
135Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
136Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
137Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
138Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
139Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
140Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
141Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
142Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
143Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
144Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
145Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
146Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
147Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
148Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
149Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
150Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
151Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
152Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
153Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
154Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
155Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
156Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
157Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
158EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
159VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
160Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
161Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
162Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
163Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
164Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
165Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
166Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,540$99,300$121,6203,9101.61
167Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,000$98,630$126,9301,1901.15
168Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,000$98,630$126,9301,1901.15
169Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,000$98,630$126,9301,1901.15
170Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
171Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
172Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
173Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
174Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
175Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
176Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
177Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
178Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,140$98,550$124,3001,1800.89
179Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,960$98,220$124,5102100.6
180Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,960$98,220$124,5102100.6
181Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,960$98,220$124,5102100.6
182VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
183VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
184Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
185General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
186Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
187EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
188Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
189Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,630$97,750$154,25029,5101.27
190Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
191Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
192Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
193Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
194Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
195Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
196Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
197Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
198Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
199Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
200Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
201CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,760$97,220$106,9502,3001.17
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,220$95,000$125,6106,3400.9
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,220$95,000$125,6106,3400.9
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,150$88,070$107,2001,1001.18
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,150$88,070$107,2001,1001.18
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,150$88,070$107,2001,1001.18
207NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$70,050$82,430$101,8802700.68
208Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$73,370$82,020$104,8606801.25
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,420$80,000$102,47010,7401.12
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,420$80,000$102,47010,7401.12
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,420$80,000$102,47010,7401.12
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,420$80,000$102,47010,7401.12
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,040$78,800$103,7801,3101.15
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,860$78,760$96,0903,5100.86
223MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$63,370$74,800$90,8502901.07
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,640$74,480$100,1301,8700.68
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,640$74,480$100,1301,8700.68
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,640$74,480$100,1301,8700.68
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,090$74,350$89,2303,5601.09
228Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
229Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
230Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
231Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
232Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
233CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
234Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
235Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,010$74,110$82,6505,9701.34
236Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,350$70,860$86,2504,4200.88
237Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$56,340$65,390$77,380800.7
238Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,250$64,070$76,4401,2803.4
239Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,250$64,070$76,4401,2803.4
240CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$59,040$63,840$74,8804902.57
241Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
242Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
243Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
244Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
245Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
246Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
247Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
248Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
249Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
250Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
251Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
252Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
253Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
254Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
255Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
256Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
257End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
258Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,080$63,500$75,3304,3001.48
259Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,030$62,790$78,3602,6100.96
260GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,610$62,200$76,6102,0102.17
261Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,610$62,200$76,6102,0102.17
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,740$62,160$76,5403,6100.87
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,740$62,160$76,5403,6100.87
264QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,400$62,080$77,7706701.75
265PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,070$61,180$78,7702200.52
266Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,070$61,180$78,7702200.52
267Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,070$61,180$78,7702200.52
268Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$45,070$61,180$78,7702200.52
269Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
270Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
271Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
272Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
273Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
274Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,800$59,210$74,0802,7901.08
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
278CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
279Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
280Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
281EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
282CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
283Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
284Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
285Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
286Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
287Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,030$58,240$64,2003,9802.09
288Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$53,710$57,620$66,3104001.41
289Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,330$52,690$66,6805901.27
290Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
291TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
292Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
293Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
294Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
295Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
296Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
297Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
298Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
299Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
300Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
301Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$49,040$58,8503,5101.27
302Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
303Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
304CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
305Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
306Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
307First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
308Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
309Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
310Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
311Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
312Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
313Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,590$49,020$61,2805,5201.39
314CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,920$48,670$61,5004,7704.25
315Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,780$47,020$51,1304001.92
316Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,350$46,300$50,9603,2202.84
317Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,350$46,300$50,9603,2202.84
318Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,960$46,090$63,3305,4801.07
319Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
320Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
321Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
322Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
323Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
324Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
325Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,100$45,650$50,1706,9401.28
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,220$45,430$50,8701,8501.13
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,220$45,430$50,8701,8501.13
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,220$45,430$50,8701,8501.13
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,220$45,430$50,8701,8501.13
330Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,990$45,410$49,2801,1202.78
331Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,910$44,860$48,4102,0902.1
332Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,640$44,760$54,2301,4201.48
333Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
334Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
335Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
336Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
337CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
338Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
339Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
340Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
341Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
342Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
343Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
344Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
345Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
346Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
347Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
348Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
349Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
350Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
351Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,490$39,330$47,4601,6500.99
352Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,210$38,210$38,2205901.38
353Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,180$36,230$42,95013,3800.91
354Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,180$36,230$42,95013,3800.91

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Product Development Scientist, 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: Cleveland, OH. 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 reviews the executive pay structure for the Cleveland metro area. For Chief Executives, the current median salary is $199,350. For manufacturing occupations in Cleveland, OH, 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 stands at $124,990 to $378,770, which highlights the wide variance in compensation for high-level leadership.

The national median for this role is $213,990. Cleveland's middle-band width is $253,780, while the national figure is $226,660. These figures are tied to the broad SOC 11-1011 classification and do not account for industry-specific leadership functions. The local employment count is 980, with a location quotient of 0.72.

For manufacturing occupations in Cleveland, OH, 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. Furthermore, the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. Since local industry data is not available from the BLS, the national industry benchmark must be interpreted with caution by recruiters seeking to fill specific roles in the manufacturing sector.

Recruiting success in this market requires recognizing that the P75 point of $378,770 is a critical target for high-performing executives. For manufacturing occupations in Cleveland, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Hiring managers should focus on total compensation strategies that bridge the gap between the local median and the national industry-specific benchmarks for those with specialized manufacturing experience.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Does the BLS separate this by specific manufacturing industry?

No, the BLS classifies these roles under a broad occupational group. Any industry-specific data is presented only at the national level.

How has the median salary fluctuated recently?

For manufacturing occupations in Cleveland, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This represents a substantial correction in the reported annual salary.

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