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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Erie, PA

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 338 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$170,340
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$170,340
  3. Senior Director of Operations$170,340
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$149,380
  5. Process Engineering Manager$149,380
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$149,380
  7. VP of Engineering$149,380
  8. Director of R&D$149,380
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$149,380
  10. NPI Manager$149,380
  11. Capital Projects Manager$149,380
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$149,380
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$149,380
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$149,380
  15. Director of Automation$149,380
  16. Automation Manager$149,380
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$149,380
  18. R&D Manager$149,380
  19. R&D Engineer$149,380
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$149,380
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$149,380
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$149,380
  23. Purchasing Manager$135,580
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$135,580
  25. Procurement Manager$135,580

Bars show the top 25 of 338 ranked. The table below lists all 338. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Erie, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,450$170,340$288,4801000.65
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$127,450$170,340$288,4801000.65
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$127,450$170,340$288,4801000.65
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,520$149,380$179,7401801.03
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,920$135,580$180,340400.63
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,920$135,580$180,340400.63
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,920$135,580$180,340400.63
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,920$135,580$180,340400.63
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,920$135,580$180,340400.63
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,940$121,550$156,6804300.66
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,020$118,050$156,0502600.53
51Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
52Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
53Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
54Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
55Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
56Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
57Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
58Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
59Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,940$109,260$140,9302001.28
60Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
61EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
62EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
63Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
64Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
65Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
66S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
67Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
68Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
69Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
70Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
71Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
72EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
73Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,060$107,970$144,4402300.48
74Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
75Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
76Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
77Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
78Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
79Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
80Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
81Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
82Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
83Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
84Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
85CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,680$106,890$136,4805902.58
86Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$77,710$104,120$148,3801300.76
87PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,990$101,550$129,4303900.3
88MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,990$101,550$129,4303900.3
89SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,990$101,550$129,4303900.3
90Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,990$101,550$129,4303900.3
91Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,990$101,550$129,4303900.3
92Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
93Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
94Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
95Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
96Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
97Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
98Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
99Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
100Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
101VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
102Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
103Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
104QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
105Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
106Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
107FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
108FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
109Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
110QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
111Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
112Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
113Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
114Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
115Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
116Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
117Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
118Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
119QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
120Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
121CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
122Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
123Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
124Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,780$100,340$129,2502701.42
125VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
126Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
127Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
128Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
129Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
130Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
131Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
132Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
133Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
134Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
135Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
136Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
137Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
138Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,700$98,050$118,4901100.66
139Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,270$93,590$117,6805200.63
140Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,270$93,590$117,6805200.63
141VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
142VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
143Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
144General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
145Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
146EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
147Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
148Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$89,840$130,4302,8401.04
149PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,990$86,850$86,850400.78
150Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,990$86,850$86,850400.78
151Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,990$86,850$86,850400.78
152Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,990$86,850$86,850400.78
153Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
154Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
155Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
156Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
157Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
158Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
159Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
160Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
161Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
162Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
163Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
164Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
165Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
166Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
167Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
168Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
169Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
170Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
171Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
172Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
173Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
174Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
175Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
176Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
177Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
178Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
179EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
180VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
181Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
182Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
183Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
184Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
185Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
186Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
187Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,700$86,430$107,2505001.77
188Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
189Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
190Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
191Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
192Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
193Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,040$82,490$116,250500.4
194Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$82,300$99,990300.84
195Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$82,300$99,990300.84
196Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$82,300$99,990300.84
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,320$81,690$104,9001401.14
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,320$81,690$104,9001401.14
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,320$81,690$104,9001401.14
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,160$80,980$92,930800.75
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,160$80,980$92,930800.75
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,160$80,980$92,930800.75
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$72,580$82,6904000.84
212Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,160$70,000$89,1809700.87
213Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,160$70,000$89,1809700.87
214Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,160$70,000$89,1809700.87
215Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,160$70,000$89,1809700.87
216Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,660$65,820$85,4004200.72
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,250$64,860$82,6202100.66
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,250$64,860$82,6202100.66
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,250$64,860$82,6202100.66
220Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,020$63,740$70,7802305.19
221Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,020$63,740$70,7802305.19
222QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$62,070$62,580$74,760800.61
223Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
224Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
225Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
226Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
227Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
228CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
229Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
230Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,720$62,130$76,1908201.57
231NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$57,470$62,060$81,220400.85
232Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$48,260$61,920$82,5003000.78
233MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,990$61,260$66,890702.22
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,240$59,620$70,0603701.08
252Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,970$58,990$68,6202300.74
253CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$56,680$58,320$68,420401.99
254Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,550$56,260$71,3103700.76
255Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,550$56,260$71,3103700.76
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,620$55,120$62,4106402.86
269Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
270Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
271Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
272Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
273Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
274Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,990$52,100$66,9301800.59
275Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
276TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
277Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
278Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
279Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
280Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
281Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
282Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
283Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
284Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
285Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
286Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,950$49,180$58,3907402.29
287CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,420$47,210$58,1303102.32
288Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,690$43,470$54,4505003.76
289Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,690$43,470$54,4505003.76
290Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
291Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
292CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
293Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
294Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
295First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
296Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
297Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
298Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
299Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
300Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
301Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,110$42,480$49,9307401.6
302Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,230$41,530$46,460602.64
303Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,470$41,430$49,840701.41
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,380$41,320$45,8804200.69
305Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
306Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
307Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
308Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
309Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
310Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
311Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$39,280$46,7507401.16
312Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
313Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
314Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
315Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
316CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
317Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
318Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
319Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
320Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
321Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
322Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
323Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
324Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
325Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
326Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
327Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
328Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
329Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
330Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,830$38,670$45,2401300.69
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,170$37,190$37,3004902.58
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,170$37,190$37,3004902.58
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,170$37,190$37,3004902.58
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,170$37,190$37,3004902.58
335Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$32,200$36,530$46,6008607.41
336Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,680$36,090$46,1301901.72
337Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,510$33,840$38,2401,7801.04
338Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,510$33,840$38,2401,7801.04

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Erie, PA. 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 analyze the Erie market, where Plant Managers see medians of $105,100 in Youngstown and $107,380 in Cleveland. CEOs in Erie earn a $170,340 median, below the $213,990 national median. The local middle-band width for CEOs is $161,030. Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Erie report a $149,380 median, with a middle-band width of $58,220, somewhat lower than the national $73,140 width. Purchasing Managers in Erie earn $135,580, while the national median is $148,080. Flexographic Press Operators earn $36,090, a decline from the prior period. Sanitation Technicians earn $33,840, compared to the $36,840 national baseline. For manufacturing occupations in Erie, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local manufacturing market includes significant iron and steel activity, which impacts the demand for these roles. Engineering management in Erie relies on national benchmarks to attract talent. Purchasing management is critical for the local supply chain stability. The location quotient for sanitation technicians is 1.04, reflecting a standard industrial presence. For manufacturing occupations in Erie, PA, 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 helps calibrate how Erie manufacturers compare, but local labor supply often drives the final offer. Engineering Managers, in particular, face a competitive market where experience is weighed heavily. The middle-band width for each of these occupations provides a range to assess typical experience levels versus those at the extreme ends of the spectrum. Employers should review these annual medians carefully to ensure alignment with both national benchmarks and local competition. The data shows that Erie remains a vital manufacturing center with specific pay structures for technical and management roles.

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How does the CEO pay in Erie compare to the national benchmark?

The median for a CEO in Erie is $170,340, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width is $161,030.

What is the median salary for a Purchasing Manager in Erie?

This is lower than the $148,080 national median for Purchasing Managers.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

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

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