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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Elkhart-Goshen, IN

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 330 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$150,010
  2. Process Engineering Manager$150,010
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$150,010
  4. VP of Engineering$150,010
  5. Director of R&D$150,010
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$150,010
  7. NPI Manager$150,010
  8. Capital Projects Manager$150,010
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$150,010
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$150,010
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$150,010
  12. Director of Automation$150,010
  13. Automation Manager$150,010
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$150,010
  15. R&D Manager$150,010
  16. R&D Engineer$150,010
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$150,010
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$150,010
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$150,010
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$145,980
  21. Corporate Controller$145,980
  22. Plant Controller$145,980
  23. VP of Finance$145,980
  24. Division Controller$145,980
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$145,980

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Elkhart-Goshen, IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,280$150,010$165,9502501.37
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,460$145,980$198,4304300.62
29VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
30Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
31Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
32National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
33Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
34National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
35Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
36Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
37Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
38Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
39Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
40Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
41Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
42Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,060$136,270$175,6205301.01
43Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,820$134,320$186,5501000.56
44Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,000$130,510$171,7901602.27
45Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,000$130,510$171,7901602.27
46Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,000$130,510$171,7901602.27
47Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,000$130,510$171,7901602.27
48Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,000$130,510$171,7901602.27
49Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
50EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
51EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
52Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
53Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
54Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
55S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
56Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
57Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
58Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
59Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
60Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
61EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
62Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,260$124,490$158,040600.11
63VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
64VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
65Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
66General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
67Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
68EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
69Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
70Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,630$122,070$169,2801,6400.57
71Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
72Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
73Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
74Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
75Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
76Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,630$118,930$135,050400.34
77Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
78Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
79Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
80Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
81Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
82Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
83Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
84Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
85Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
86VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
87Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
88Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
89QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
90Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
91Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
92FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
93FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
94Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
95QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
96Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
97Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
98Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
99Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
100Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
101Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
102Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
103Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
104QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
105Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
106CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
107Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
108Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
109Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,000$109,750$153,3209304.57
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$85,250$102,060$124,1601601.24
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$85,250$102,060$124,1601601.24
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$85,250$102,060$124,1601601.24
113PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$101,710$129,7002300.17
114MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$101,710$129,7002300.17
115SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$101,710$129,7002300.17
116Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$101,710$129,7002300.17
117Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$101,710$129,7002300.17
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,400$100,000$133,3101801.01
132Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
133Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
134Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
135Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
136Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
137Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
138Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
139Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
140Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
141Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
142Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
143CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,630$97,950$105,7707202.94
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,030$96,260$104,2905801.93
179Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,820$86,640$110,4802700.31
180Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,820$86,640$110,4802700.31
181Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
182Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
183Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
184Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
185Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
186Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
187Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
188Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
189Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$43,440$85,730$108,1902001.23
190Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
191Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
192Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
193Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
194Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
195Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
196Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
197Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
198Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,700$79,930$98,3505401.06
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,570$78,640$94,560900.27
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,570$78,640$94,560900.27
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,570$78,640$94,560900.27
202Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$63,790$77,830$98,760801.15
203Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,610$77,420$103,0409900.83
204Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,610$77,420$103,0409900.83
205Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,610$77,420$103,0409900.83
206Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,610$77,420$103,0409900.83
207Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,410$75,110$83,0009502.35
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,250$71,560$90,9601701.51
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,250$71,560$90,9601701.51
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,250$71,560$90,9601701.51
211Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
212Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
213Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
214Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
215Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
216CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
217Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
218Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,120$65,150$82,3102,3004.15
219Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,660$64,560$79,1204700.91
220Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,660$64,560$79,1204700.91
221Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$53,160$62,540$69,5701803.78
222Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$53,160$62,540$69,5701803.78
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,570$62,460$77,1007602.1
241CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$53,680$62,020$78,790903.96
242Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,170$59,590$78,2702400.72
243Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
244Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
245Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
246Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
247Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
248Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,440$58,650$72,7904901.54
249Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,450$58,640$74,1705900.95
250Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
251TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
252Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
253Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
254Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
255Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
256Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
257Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
258Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
259Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
260Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
261Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,260$50,950$64,3302,0005.86
262Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$48,170$50,550$55,120401.28
263CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
2645-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
265Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
266CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
267Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
268Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
269EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
270CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
271Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
272Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
273Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
274Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
275Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,470$49,910$61,0505902.49
276Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
277Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
278Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
279Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
280Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
281Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
282Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$44,140$48,600$55,3301,9802.96
283Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$45,050$47,960$59,4901,05078.83
284Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
285Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
286CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
287Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
288Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
289First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
290Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
291Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
292Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
293Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
294Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
295Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,940$47,950$57,7601,9704.02
296Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,450$47,840$47,8502409.23
297CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,110$46,900$51,8608305.98
298Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,870$46,890$57,5902504.99
299Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,810$46,090$49,7201,0301.62
300Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,800$45,620$49,7507905.59
301Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,800$45,620$49,7507905.59
302GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,040$45,610$53,9802802.44
303Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,040$45,610$53,9802802.44
304Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,710$45,140$55,8001601.35
305Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
306Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
307Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
308Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
309CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
310Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
311Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
312Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
313Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
314Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
315Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
316Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
317Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
318Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
319Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
320Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
321Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
322Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
323Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,250$44,450$46,3802000.95
324Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,910$43,880$48,1105304.32
325Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,960$38,810$44,8305602.74
326Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,960$38,810$44,8305602.74
327SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,960$38,810$44,8305602.74
328Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,960$38,810$44,8305602.74
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,580$37,080$43,6801,3200.73
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,580$37,080$43,6801,3200.73

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State figures for Indiana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Elkhart-Goshen, IN. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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Manufacturing Headhunters report on the Elkhart-Goshen metro, where Plant Managers earn a median of $106,280 in South Bend and $106,380 in Michigan City. These figures represent the Industrial Production Managers occupational category. The middle-band width is $42,260 in South Bend and $38,180 in Michigan City. Local employment shows strong concentration in this sector.

Plant Manager medians grew by 5460 in South Bend and 1510 in Michigan City between May 2024 and May 2025. For manufacturing occupations in Elkhart-Goshen, IN, 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 wage data highlights different compensation profiles, but local roles are subject to market conditions. The reported median for Manufacturing Engineering Managers is $150,010, which sits below the national median of $171,270. This role has a middle-band width of $36,670 locally compared to $73,140 nationally. CFO pay in Elkhart-Goshen is $145,980 with a middle-band width of $93,970, trailing the national median of $166,570. VP of Sales roles here show a median of $136,270, against a $148,270 national figure. Electronics Assembler pay is $38,810 locally, significantly lower than the $45,850 national median. Sanitation Technician roles, mapped to the Janitors occupation, earn a $37,080 local median against a $36,840 national baseline. For manufacturing occupations in Elkhart-Goshen, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National manufacturing industry data provides perspective, but always consult specific plant job requirements. Location quotient indicates industrial concentration for these SOC groups, not job availability or employer pay grade.

Plant Manager roles across the sector focus on production efficiency, staff scheduling, and facility maintenance. Success depends on balancing operational costs against output goals. The manufacturing industry in Indiana relies heavily on these managers to maintain flow. Engineering Managers in this region oversee design workflows and technical upgrades in manufacturing plants. CFO positions involve financial reporting and strategic planning specific to production environments. VP of Sales roles prioritize industrial market penetration and supply chain relationship management. Electronics Assemblers work on delicate circuit board integration or wiring harnesses. Sanitation Technicians ensure facility compliance with health codes and cleanliness standards. These roles require specific technical competencies. Understanding these wage bands helps management set expectations during recruitment cycles.

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How do local Plant Manager wages compare between South Bend and Michigan City?

The median for Plant Managers in South Bend is $106,280, while in Michigan City, it is $106,380. Both areas show high location quotients for this production-focused role.

Why is the Electronics Assembler median pay lower in Elkhart-Goshen than the national median?

The local median for this role is $38,810, whereas the national figure is $45,850. Local manufacturing wages reflect regional market supply and demand factors.

Does the Sanitation Technician role capture all plant-specific duties?

No, this role is mapped to the broader Janitors and Cleaners occupation. BLS does not track plant-specific sanitation credentials or shift-based pay differentials.

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