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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Eau Claire, 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 316 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$204,710
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$204,710
  3. Senior Director of Operations$204,710
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$143,970
  5. Corporate Controller$143,970
  6. Plant Controller$143,970
  7. VP of Finance$143,970
  8. Division Controller$143,970
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$143,970
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$143,970
  11. Senior Plant Controller$143,970
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$143,970
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$137,780
  14. Process Engineering Manager$137,780
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$137,780
  16. VP of Engineering$137,780
  17. Director of R&D$137,780
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$137,780
  19. NPI Manager$137,780
  20. Capital Projects Manager$137,780
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$137,780
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$137,780
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$137,780
  24. Director of Automation$137,780
  25. Automation Manager$137,780

Bars show the top 25 of 316 ranked. The table below lists all 316. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Eau Claire, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$140,750$204,710$315,3601201.06
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$140,750$204,710$315,3601201.06
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$140,750$204,710$315,3601201.06
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$143,970$165,4804300.92
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,380$137,780$164,6001000.85
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,130$127,570$168,3302300.66
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,390$127,130$160,540800.66
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,620$104,490$133,1504400.47
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,620$104,490$133,1504400.47
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,620$104,490$133,1504400.47
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,620$104,490$133,1504400.47
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,620$104,490$133,1504400.47
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,990$104,340$134,2702301.66
85VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
86VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
87Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
88General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
89Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
90EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
91Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
92Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,870$103,330$153,5709700.5
93Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,110$101,150$135,550500.55
94Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,110$101,150$135,550500.55
95Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,110$101,150$135,550500.55
96Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
97EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
98EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
99Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
100Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
101Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
102S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
103Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
104Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
105Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
106Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
107Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
108EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
109Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,680$99,920$126,8103200.93
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,030$99,540$112,700700.59
119Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,280$95,840$109,4604600.78
120Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,280$95,840$109,4604600.78
121Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
122Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
123Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
124Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
125Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
126Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
127Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
128Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
129Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
130Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
131Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
132Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
133Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
134Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
135Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
136Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
137Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
138Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
139Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
140Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
141Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
142Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
143Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
144Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
145Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
146Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
147EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
148VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
149Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
150Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
151Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
152Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
153Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
154Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
155Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,110$94,550$109,8602701.36
156VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
157Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
158Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
159Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
160Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
161Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
162Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
163Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
164Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
165Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
166Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
167Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
168Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
169Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,050$87,880$112,6001801.47
170Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,440$82,260$101,340801.09
171Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,440$82,260$101,340801.09
172Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,440$82,260$101,340801.09
173Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
174Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
175Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
176Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
177Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
178Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
179Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
180Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
181Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,900$79,330$96,9103300.97
182Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
183Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
184Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
185Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
186Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
187Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
188Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
189Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
190Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
191Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
192Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
193CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,990$78,360$97,9701600.95
194Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$76,380$95,8306700.84
195Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$76,380$95,8306700.84
196Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$76,380$95,8306700.84
197Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$76,380$95,8306700.84
198Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,000$75,380$88,8803500.83
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,210$73,920$91,1701300.57
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,210$73,920$91,1701300.57
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,210$73,920$91,1701300.57
202Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,120$70,600$88,5602100.76
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,570$69,680$78,7106501.75
211Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
212Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
213Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
214Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
215Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
216Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
217Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
218Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
219Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
220Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
221Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
222Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
223Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
224Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
225Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
226Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
227End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
228Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,360$69,350$77,8003001.24
229Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,130$63,250$77,100601.97
230Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,130$63,250$77,100601.97
231Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,610$61,280$78,3101500.67
232Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,490$61,170$75,4003400.97
233Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,490$61,170$75,4003400.97
234CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,730$61,010$66,300301.98
235CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
2365-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
237Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
238CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
239Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
240Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
241EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
242CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
243Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
244Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
245Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
246Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
247Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,000$60,580$64,1502201.38
248CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,530$58,660$64,3601801.96
249Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
250TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
251Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
252Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
253Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
254Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
255Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
256Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
257Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
258Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
259Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
260Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,460$58,110$60,5303501.53
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,440$50,510$61,6102601.19
267Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
268Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
269CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
270Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
271Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
272First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
273Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
274Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
275Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
276Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
277Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
278Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,950$50,060$63,1904001.2
279Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,320$47,850$50,240902.54
280Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,180$46,690$60,4904701.09
281Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,330$46,590$50,3002002.11
282Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,330$46,590$50,3002002.11
283Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
284Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
285Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
286Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
287Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
288Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
289Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$46,530$52,1907401.64
290Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,890$45,650$52,1102503.05
291Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,840$45,550$57,4301401.71
292Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,870$42,250$49,0701400.99
293Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,870$42,250$49,0701400.99
294SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,870$42,250$49,0701400.99
295Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,870$42,250$49,0701400.99
296Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
297Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
298Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
299Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
300CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
301Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
302Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
303Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
304Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
305Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
306Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
307Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
308Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
309Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
310Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
311Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
312Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
313Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
314Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,350$40,740$52,9201300.93
315Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,940$37,230$43,5401,4001.14
316Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,940$37,230$43,5401,4001.14

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State figures for Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Eau Claire, WI. 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 Eau Claire, WI manufacturing compensation market. The data provided reflects current BLS annual occupational wage medians. For manufacturing occupations in Eau Claire, WI, 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 industry-specific benchmarks are included for context but remain distinct from local occupational medians.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Eau Claire reports a median of $204,710, slightly below the national median of $213,990. Managed under the Chief Executives SOC, this position carries broad corporate responsibilities. The local middle-band width is $174,610, revealing significant pay divergence among executives. Communications Equipment Manufacturing provides a national industry-wide median of $409,320, serving as a high-end reference against which to weigh the local executive occupational median.

The CFO (Manufacturing) reports a local median of $143,970, which is lower than the national median of $166,570. Mapped to Financial Managers, the role ensures fiscal oversight of plant activities. For manufacturing occupations in Eau Claire, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Eau Claire, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager reports a median of $137,780, compared to the national median of $171,270. This role is captured under Architectural and Engineering Managers, focusing on technical leadership. The local middle-band width is $46,220, suggesting a fairly consistent market range for these roles. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing records an industry-wide median of $192,800, providing an upper-level national benchmark for specialized engineering roles.

The Production Technician reports a median of $40,740, up from the prior median of $39,420. This role falls under the Production Workers, All Other SOC, covering a range of support and process duties. The local middle-band width is $15,570, reflecting a standard range for this type of production activity. The national industry median for Tobacco Manufacturing is $77,630, a figure for contextual comparison that should never be assumed to reflect local occupational conditions.

The Sanitation Technician reports a median of $37,230, which is higher than the previous median of $36,150. Classified under Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners, the role ensures facility standards. The local middle-band width is $9,600, showing little volatility in pay. The national industry median for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing is $52,820, a significant national figure that should be viewed separately from local occupation-specific wage data.

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What is the key takeaway for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position?

The local median of $137,780 reflects the current occupational pay for engineering management in Eau Claire. While below the national average of $171,270, it aligns with regional pay practices for general engineering oversight.

Why is the CEO/President median change negative?

The change of -$22,340 reflects an updated reporting cycle within the broad Chief Executives SOC. It should not be interpreted as an area-wide wage reduction for executive leadership roles.

How should managers use the national industry medians?

These rows are for high-level industry context only. They are not representative of local Eau Claire wages, and managers should focus on the local occupational medians provided for specific SOC classifications.

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