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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Duluth, MN-WI

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 326 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$158,260
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$158,260
  3. Senior Director of Operations$158,260
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$150,190
  5. Process Engineering Manager$150,190
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$150,190
  7. VP of Engineering$150,190
  8. Director of R&D$150,190
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$150,190
  10. NPI Manager$150,190
  11. Capital Projects Manager$150,190
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$150,190
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$150,190
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$150,190
  15. Director of Automation$150,190
  16. Automation Manager$150,190
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$150,190
  18. R&D Manager$150,190
  19. R&D Engineer$150,190
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$150,190
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$150,190
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$150,190
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$126,800
  24. Corporate Controller$126,800
  25. Plant Controller$126,800

Bars show the top 25 of 326 ranked. The table below lists all 326. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Duluth, MN-WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,360$158,260$206,7402401.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,360$158,260$206,7402401.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$106,360$158,260$206,7402401.48
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,150$150,190$165,8901100.59
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,730$126,800$157,3904200.62
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,670$124,290$147,2501000.55
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$89,780$113,360$181,4702900.56
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$111,630$133,6501700.85
80PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,020$103,500$128,8704600.34
81MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,020$103,500$128,8704600.34
82SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,020$103,500$128,8704600.34
83Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,020$103,500$128,8704600.34
84Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,020$103,500$128,8704600.34
85Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
86EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
87EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
88Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
89Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
90Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
91S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
92Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
93Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
94Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
95Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
96Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
97EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
98Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,140$103,160$130,1501400.28
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,550$100,260$123,1501401.12
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,550$100,260$123,1501401.12
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,550$100,260$123,1501401.12
102VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
103Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
104Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
105Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
106Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
107Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
108Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
109Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
110Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
111Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
112Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
113Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
114Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
115Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,780$97,990$125,8001300.74
116Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
117Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
118Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
119Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
120Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
121Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
122Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
123Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
124Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,540$97,520$119,8301600.98
125Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,550$96,550$120,8204700.56
126Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,550$96,550$120,8204700.56
127Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
128Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
129Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
130Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
131Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
132Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
133Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
134Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
135Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
136Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
137Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
138Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
139Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
140Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
141Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
142Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
143Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
144Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
145Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
146Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
147Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
148Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
149Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
150Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
151Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
152Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
153EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
154VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
155Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
156Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
157Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
158Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
159Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
160Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
161Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,120$96,150$114,1004801.62
162Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$80,180$91,560$118,960500.8
163Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,000$91,560$105,5801701.49
164Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,000$91,560$105,5801701.49
165Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,000$91,560$105,5801701.49
166Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
167Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
168Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
169Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
170Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
171Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
172Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
173Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
174Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
175Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
176Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
177CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,760$90,490$100,3402300.97
178Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
179Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
180Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
181Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
182Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
183Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,600$90,430$101,520500.44
184PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$87,130$87,400$87,5401502.82
185Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$87,130$87,400$87,5401502.82
186Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$87,130$87,400$87,5401502.82
187Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$87,130$87,400$87,5401502.82
188VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
189VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
190Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
191General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
192Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
193EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
194Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
195Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,880$85,930$123,0802,6900.96
196QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,720$84,370$98,090400.31
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,830$84,340$102,9605201.05
206Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
207Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
208Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
209Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
210Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
211Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
212Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
213Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
214Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
215Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
216Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
217Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
218Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
219Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
220Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
221Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
222End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
223Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$81,310$83,380$83,5104601.3
224Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,380$82,700$96,7806801.12
225QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,200$80,190$80,230601.29
226MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$71,680$77,890$81,730401.31
227Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,530$77,400$94,2809400.81
228Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,530$77,400$94,2809400.81
229Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,530$77,400$94,2809400.81
230Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,530$77,400$94,2809400.81
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,190$76,340$95,3505100.94
239Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,630$75,710$84,0201700.53
240Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$61,420$75,230$83,340401.31
241Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,870$75,190$94,8802100.63
242Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,870$75,190$94,8802100.63
243Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,870$75,190$94,8802100.63
244Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,060$72,800$89,5402800.71
245CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
2465-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
247Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
248CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
249Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
250Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
251EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
252CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
253Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
254Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
255Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
256Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
257Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$58,700$69,440$76,9903301.43
258Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
259Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
260Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
261Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
262Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
263Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,690$64,460$79,0702200.7
264Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,230$63,740$75,9603700.73
265Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,230$63,740$75,9603700.73
266Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$48,060$61,530$73,850801.69
267CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$48,720$61,450$69,700401.61
268Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
269Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
270CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
271Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
272Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
273First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
274Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
275Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
276Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
277Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
278Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
279Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$52,690$59,920$72,0302600.54
280Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
281TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
282Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
283Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
284Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
285Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
286Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
287Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
288Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
289Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
290Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
291Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,340$57,410$64,4203701.11
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,590$52,300$59,960800.62
293GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,660$49,030$60,490700.59
294Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,660$49,030$60,490700.59
295Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,640$48,080$60,3201700.27
296Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
297Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
298Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
299Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
300Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
301Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
302Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,680$47,890$55,6904200.64
303Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,500$47,410$59,7001100.81
304Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,500$47,410$59,7001100.81
305Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,350$45,040$60,990800.68
306Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
307Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
308Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
309Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
310CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
311Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
312Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
313Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
314Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
315Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
316Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
317Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
318Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
319Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
320Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
321Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
322Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
323Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
324Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,900$41,770$61,320600.32
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,870$37,230$45,5201,9301.09
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,870$37,230$45,5201,9301.09

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State figures for Minnesota

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Duluth, MN-WI. 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?

In Duluth, the CEO/President role in manufacturing shows a median of $158,260, up from the prior $147,140. Local middle-band width is $100,380, compared to the national $226,660. National industry-wide communications equipment manufacturing shows a median of $409,320, which is for context only.

Manufacturing Headhunters observes that this CEO role is part of a broad management category, and pay ranges can be heavily influenced by company revenue and size, which are not explicitly detailed in the provided OEWS dataset.

For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is $37,740, which is much narrower than the national $73,140. National aerospace product and parts manufacturing sits at $192,800. These figures cover a wide spectrum of management responsibilities, and recruiters should prioritize specific plant-level engineering experience over the aggregate data for this occupation.

For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $166,570. Local middle-band width is $58,660, compared to the national $94,490. For audio and video equipment manufacturing, the national median is $210,870. The CFO data is part of a general financial management SOC, which contains a high degree of variance depending on the organizational structure of the local manufacturer, necessitating careful screening by recruiters.

For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for the broader role is $40,110. Local middle-band width is $25,420, larger than the national $12,980. The local middle-band width for sanitation is $11,650.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle-band width of $25,420 is significantly wider than the national $12,980. For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity.

What is the reason for the variation in the middle-band width for the Production Technician?

The middle-band width of $25,420 is significantly wider than the national $12,980. For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, 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.

Is the CFO salary in Duluth indicative of a broader industry decline?

For manufacturing occupations in Duluth, MN-WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Can I compare the national aerospace engineering median directly to the local Duluth median?

The national $192,800 aerospace figure is for context only. It should not be used as a proxy for local pay in Duluth, which has its own market dynamics for the architectural and engineering management occupation.

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