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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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 360 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$210,670
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$210,670
  3. Senior Director of Operations$210,670
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,700
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,700
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,700
  7. VP of Engineering$163,700
  8. Director of R&D$163,700
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,700
  10. NPI Manager$163,700
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,700
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,700
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,700
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,700
  15. Director of Automation$163,700
  16. Automation Manager$163,700
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,700
  18. R&D Manager$163,700
  19. R&D Engineer$163,700
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,700
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,700
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,700
  23. Automation Engineer$142,080
  24. Robotics Engineer$142,080
  25. Machine Vision Engineer$142,080

Bars show the top 25 of 360 ranked. The table below lists all 360. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,870$210,670$375,2802000.42
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,870$210,670$375,2802000.42
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,870$210,670$375,2802000.42
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,200$163,700$198,4606601.25
23Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
24Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
25Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
26Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
27Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
28Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,480$142,080$169,3101,6504.48
29Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
30EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
31EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
32Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
33Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
34Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
35S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
36Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
37Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
38Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
39Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
40Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
41EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
42Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,110$137,780$164,0805700.38
43Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,590$137,290$162,4302604.85
44Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,590$137,290$162,4302604.85
45Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,590$137,290$162,4302604.85
46CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
47Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
48Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
49VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
50Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
51Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
52FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
53Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
54Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,350$137,140$177,9501,2900.64
55VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
56Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
57Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
58National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
59Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
60National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
61Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
62Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
63Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
64Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
65Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
66Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
67Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
68Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,500$133,450$174,9901,4000.92
69Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,550$132,470$153,0802000.97
70Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,550$132,470$153,0802000.97
71Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,550$132,470$153,0802000.97
72Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,550$132,470$153,0802000.97
73Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,550$132,470$153,0802000.97
74Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,590$128,300$163,9903600.68
75Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$99,870$123,860$158,000500.95
76Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$99,870$123,860$158,000500.95
77MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$99,870$123,860$158,000500.95
78Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$99,870$123,860$158,000500.95
79Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$99,870$123,860$158,000500.95
80PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,020$106,910$136,0903,9100.97
81MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,020$106,910$136,0903,9100.97
82SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,020$106,910$136,0903,9100.97
83Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,020$106,910$136,0903,9100.97
84Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,020$106,910$136,0903,9100.97
85Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$81,850$104,510$140,9602301.18
86Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
87Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
88Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
89Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
90Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
91Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
92Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
93Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
94Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
95VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
96Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
97Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
98QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
99Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
100Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
101FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
102FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
103Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
104QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
105Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
106Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
107Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
108Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
109Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
110Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
111Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
112Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
113QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
114Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
115CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
116Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
117Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
118Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,170$104,180$133,4509101.55
119Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
120Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
121Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
122Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
123Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
124Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
125Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
126Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
127Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,840$103,720$132,8906601.39
128QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$79,330$103,650$135,5501500.37
129Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
130Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
131Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
132Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
133Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
134Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
135Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
136Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
137Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
138Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
139Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
140CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,120$101,180$126,1501,1801.65
141Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,590$99,690$124,4401401.09
142Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,590$99,690$124,4401401.09
143Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,590$99,690$124,4401401.09
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$99,550$124,2901,7201.97
179Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,140$98,130$131,2702,2700.89
180Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,140$98,130$131,2702,2700.89
181VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
182VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
183Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
184General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
185Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
186EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
187Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
188Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,570$98,030$152,57010,1801.21
189VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
190Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
191Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
192Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
193Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
194Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
195Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
196Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
197Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
198Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
199Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
200Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
201Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
202Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,880$97,980$125,9406001.13
203Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,750$97,270$121,8403300.88
204Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,750$97,270$121,8403300.88
205Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,750$97,270$121,8403300.88
206Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$66,360$94,520$120,6402,8502.42
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,890$88,990$120,2904001.19
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,890$88,990$120,2904001.19
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,890$88,990$120,2904001.19
210Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,410$83,040$102,030900.88
211NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$56,470$80,290$92,0201501.04
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,210$79,340$96,7801,1600.78
221Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,210$79,030$104,2302,6400.76
222Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,210$79,030$104,2302,6400.76
223Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,210$79,030$104,2302,6400.76
224Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,210$79,030$104,2302,6400.76
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,130$76,920$80,410600.4
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,130$76,920$80,410600.4
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,130$76,920$80,410600.4
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,130$76,920$80,410600.4
229Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
230Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
231Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
232Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
233Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
234Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,980$76,480$76,480500.6
235CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,330$71,600$80,7201802.68
236MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,650$70,540$75,770500.49
237Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,600$68,120$93,4806100.62
238Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,600$68,120$93,4806100.62
239Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,600$68,120$93,4806100.62
240Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
241Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
242Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
243Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
244Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
245CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
246Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
247Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,790$68,080$80,3102,0101.25
248Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,440$62,710$77,0701,6001.07
249Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,440$62,710$77,0701,6001.07
250Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
251Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
252Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
253Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
254Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
255Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
256Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
257Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
258Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
259Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
260Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
261Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
262Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
263Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
264Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
265Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
266End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
267Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,410$62,620$74,9809000.85
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,420$62,500$78,1901,0901.11
269Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,630$61,870$78,9501,9201.06
270Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$47,550$61,720$74,190701.88
271GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,110$61,530$66,1002300.68
272Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,110$61,530$66,1002300.68
273Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,750$61,020$70,3703902.82
274Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,750$61,020$70,3703902.82
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
278CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
279Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
280Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
281EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
282CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
283Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
284Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
285Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
286Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
287Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,330$59,050$63,2801,3601.97
288Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
289Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
290Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
291Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
292Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
293Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,480$54,080$69,7201,3701.46
294QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,470$52,470$69,2501100.78
295Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,200$50,660$61,480800.51
296Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
297TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
298Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
299Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
300Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
301Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
302Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
303Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
304Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
305Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
306Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
307Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$50,390$59,5708200.82
308CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,150$48,150$59,9902,1105.2
309Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
310Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
311CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
312Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
313Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
314First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
315Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
316Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
317Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
318Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
319Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
320Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$46,700$58,7201,9601.37
321Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,960$46,560$50,010801.08
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,190$45,760$48,3004501.29
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,510$45,570$49,0102,1301.09
330Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,220$45,120$61,1303,4401.85
331Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,790$44,760$45,2101901.24
332Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,810$44,730$49,8602801.9
333Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,740$44,160$51,5008401.41
334Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,740$44,160$51,5008401.41
335SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,740$44,160$51,5008401.41
336Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,740$44,160$51,5008401.41
337Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,420$43,250$48,1408702.12
338Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,420$43,250$48,1408702.12
339Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,200$41,110$45,0406401.76
340Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
341Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
342Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
343Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
344CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
345Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
346Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
347Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
348Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
349Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
350Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
351Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
352Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
353Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
354Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
355Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
356Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
357Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
358Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,340$48,8505800.96
359Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,840$35,910$43,1105,0400.95
360Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,840$35,910$43,1105,0400.95

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State figures for Ohio

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH. 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?

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro is mapped to the broader category of Architectural and Engineering Managers. For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this professional bracket is $64,260.

When this local figure is evaluated against the national median for the broader category, which is $171,270, the local median appears slightly lower than the national figure for this engineering sector.

For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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. National-only data for specific industries, like the $192,800 median in aerospace manufacturing, helps recruiters understand the wider context of engineering demand, but it is critical to remember these figures are not local benchmarks.

The metro hub analysis relies on comparisons with Springfield, OH, and Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. While Plant Manager roles in these areas show median salaries of $98,630 and $125,680, these data points reflect different responsibilities and occupational mappings. As the regional industrial sector remains active, the location quotient highlights the high concentration of technical and manufacturing talent in the area. This density is essential for recruitment efforts, though it does not imply that local engineering medians will match national averages precisely.

For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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. Balancing the reported local median against the broader industry outlook ensures that positions remain competitive in a region with such a high density of industrial engineering expertise.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the current annual median for this engineering role?

The current median annual salary is $163,700. For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Can I apply the national aerospace industry median to this role?

No, national industry medians are broad. For manufacturing occupations in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, 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.

What is the scope of the middle band width mentioned?

The $64,260 band width shows the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles of pay. It effectively illustrates market variance without showing extreme outliers.

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