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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Elizabethtown, KY

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 287 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$158,670
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$158,670
  3. Senior Director of Operations$158,670
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$138,110
  5. Process Engineering Manager$138,110
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$138,110
  7. VP of Engineering$138,110
  8. Director of R&D$138,110
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$138,110
  10. NPI Manager$138,110
  11. Capital Projects Manager$138,110
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$138,110
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$138,110
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$138,110
  15. Director of Automation$138,110
  16. Automation Manager$138,110
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$138,110
  18. R&D Manager$138,110
  19. R&D Engineer$138,110
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$138,110
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$138,110
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$138,110
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$133,470
  24. EHS Manager$133,470
  25. EHS Director$133,470

Bars show the top 25 of 287 ranked. The table below lists all 287. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Elizabethtown, KY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$100,780$158,670$226,610400.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$100,780$158,670$226,610400.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$100,780$158,670$226,610400.66
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,790$138,110$156,240400.56
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$119,430$133,470$153,570800.38
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,330$125,340$157,5401600.57
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,410$121,830$165,2301200.55
60Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,830$107,740$121,940300.6
61Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,830$107,740$121,940300.6
62Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,830$107,740$121,940300.6
63Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$81,960$105,000$155,250801.07
64Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
65Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
66Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
67Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
68Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
69Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
70Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
71Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
72Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
73Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
74Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
75CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,990$102,590$120,6904504.56
76Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
77Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
78Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
79Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
80Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
81Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
82Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
83Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
84Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
85VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
86Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
87Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
88QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
89Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
90Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
91FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
92FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
93Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
94QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
95Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
96Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
97Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
98Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
99Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
100Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
101Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
102Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
103QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
104Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
105CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
106Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
107Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
108Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$102,240$130,2102002.46
109Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
110Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
111Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
112Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
113Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
114Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
115Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
116Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
117Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,620$97,970$110,300300.47
118Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
119Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
120Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
121Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
122Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
123Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
124Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
125Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
126Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
127Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
128Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
129Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
130Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
131Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
132Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
133Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
134Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
135Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
136Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
137Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
138Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
139Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
140Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
141Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
142Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
143Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
144EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
145VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
146Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
147Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
148Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
149Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
150Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
151Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
152Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,440$97,550$116,1501901.57
153PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,630$95,980$121,1501800.33
154MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,630$95,980$121,1501800.33
155SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,630$95,980$121,1501800.33
156Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,630$95,980$121,1501800.33
157Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,630$95,980$121,1501800.33
158VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
159Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
160Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
161Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
162Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
163Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
164Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
165Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
166Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
167Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
168Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
169Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
170Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
171Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,030$94,820$136,700300.45
172Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,120$88,610$103,380701.53
173Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,120$88,610$103,380701.53
174Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,120$88,610$103,380701.53
175Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
176Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
177Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
178Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
179Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
180Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
181Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
182Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
183Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,770$83,140$92,3303201.57
184Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,720$77,260$95,4901600.46
185Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,720$77,260$95,4901600.46
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$50,300$76,770$120,9801,4201.22
194Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,480$74,020$97,6902500.52
195Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,480$74,020$97,6902500.52
196Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,480$74,020$97,6902500.52
197Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,480$74,020$97,6902500.52
198Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,080$73,730$94,1902201.35
199Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
200Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
201Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
202Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
203Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
204CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
205Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
206Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,190$71,620$82,1903801.7
207GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,250$67,510$67,5102405.23
208Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,250$67,510$67,5102405.23
209Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,330$63,280$93,6401200.85
210Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,330$63,280$93,6401200.85
211Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,330$63,280$93,6401200.85
212Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
213Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
214Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
215Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
216Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
217Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
218Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
219Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
220Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
221Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
222Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
223Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
224Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
225Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
226Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
227Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
228End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
229Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,300$62,450$72,8102301.57
230Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
231TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
232Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
233Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
234Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
235Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
236Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
237Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
238Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
239Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
240Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
241Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,470$59,900$65,1806604.8
242CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
2435-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
244Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
245CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
246Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
247Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
248EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
249CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
250Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
251Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
252Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
253Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
254Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,950$57,480$63,970700.7
255Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,710$55,740$61,1501601.21
256Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,400$54,990$69,6801400.7
257Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,400$54,990$69,6801400.7
258Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,480$54,460$60,9403001.19
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,060$49,610$62,2302101.65
265Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,010$48,100$53,8001700.65
266CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,340$45,900$59,4401202.08
267Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
268Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
269CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
270Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
271Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
272First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
273Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
274Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
275Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
276Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
277Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
278Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$41,910$48,9302901.47
279Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
280Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
281Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
282Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
283Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
284Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
285Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,070$40,650$47,7405201.91
286Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,920$34,540$39,1006000.83
287Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,920$34,540$39,1006000.83

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State figures for Kentucky

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Elizabethtown, KY. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Elizabethtown, KY, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Local middle-band width is $125,830, which is narrower than the national $226,660. National industry-wide communications equipment manufacturing has a median of $409,320.

For manufacturing occupations in Elizabethtown, KY, 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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median of $138,110, up from the prior median of $128,590. Local middle-band width is $32,450, much tighter than the national $73,140. For aerospace product and parts manufacturing, the national median is $192,800. These figures are derived from broader SOCs that aggregate diverse engineering management functions, so they should be treated as a starting point for discussion rather than a fixed industry rate.

For manufacturing occupations in Elizabethtown, KY, 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 $141,900. Local middle-band width is $34,140, whereas the national figure is $83,420. For Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, the national median is $202,090. As this role is mapped to broader management codes, the variance between individual companies can be significant, and local recruiters should prioritize verified industry experience.

For manufacturing occupations in Elizabethtown, KY, 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 $45,260. Local middle-band width is $16,670, which is larger than the national $13,370. For the Sanitation Technician, the median is $34,540, up from $33,420. This is lower than the national median of $36,840, and the local middle-band width is $9,180.

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What is the most significant change in the Elizabethtown salary data?

The CEO/President role median jumped by $32,060 to reach $158,670. This reflects a notable upward shift in the reported market rate for executive-level compensation.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

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

How do the local sanitation figures compare to the national standard?

The tighter local middle-band width of $9,180 suggests less variance in sanitation pay locally compared to the wider national spread.

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