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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Evansville, 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 343 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$339,330
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$339,330
  3. Senior Director of Operations$339,330
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,540
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,540
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,540
  7. VP of Engineering$163,540
  8. Director of R&D$163,540
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,540
  10. NPI Manager$163,540
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,540
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,540
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,540
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,540
  15. Director of Automation$163,540
  16. Automation Manager$163,540
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,540
  18. R&D Manager$163,540
  19. R&D Engineer$163,540
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,540
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,540
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,540
  23. Purchasing Manager$141,450
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$141,450
  25. Procurement Manager$141,450

Bars show the top 25 of 343 ranked. The table below lists all 343. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Evansville, IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,930$339,330$391,380400.23
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,930$339,330$391,380400.23
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$134,930$339,330$391,380400.23
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,520$163,540$198,5802401.24
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$141,450$171,680600.77
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$141,450$171,680600.77
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$141,450$171,680600.77
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$141,450$171,680600.77
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,810$141,450$171,680600.77
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$128,650$172,9605200.71
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,930$125,360$175,7903900.71
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,820$125,180$166,2001100.55
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,050$121,610$152,7203201.5
85Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,410$120,990$164,530603.3
86Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,410$120,990$164,530603.3
87MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,410$120,990$164,530603.3
88Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,410$120,990$164,530603.3
89Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,410$120,990$164,530603.3
90VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
91Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
92Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
93Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
94Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
95Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
96Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
97Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
98Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
99Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
100Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
101Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
102Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
103Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$107,150$136,9101400.73
104Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,270$106,720$151,3301901.39
105Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,270$106,720$151,3301901.39
106Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,270$106,720$151,3301901.39
107Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
108Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
109Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
110Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
111Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
112Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
113Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
114Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
115Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
116Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
117Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
118Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
119Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
120Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
121Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
122Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
123Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
124Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
125Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
126Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
127Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
128Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
129Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
130Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
131Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
132Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
133EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
134VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
135Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
136Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
137Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
138Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
139Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
140Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
141Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,510$102,980$121,1003901.24
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,200$102,880$130,5302301.32
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,280$102,580$159,7701,9500.64
159Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
160EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
161EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
162Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
163Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
164Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
165S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
166Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
167Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
168Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
169Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
170Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
171EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
172Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$52,840$99,650$149,1801000.18
173PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$98,560$125,3702900.2
174MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$98,560$125,3702900.2
175SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$98,560$125,3702900.2
176Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$98,560$125,3702900.2
177Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,810$98,560$125,3702900.2
178Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
179Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
180Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
181Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
182Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
183Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
184Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
185Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
186Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
187Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
188Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
189CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,340$95,220$116,5702200.87
190Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$75,740$95,210$137,2301401.89
191Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
192Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
193Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
194Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
195Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
196Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$74,030$92,300$113,690400.28
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,070$91,050$111,2502001.62
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,070$91,050$111,2502001.62
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,070$91,050$111,2502001.62
200Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,510$89,990$120,5404800.52
201Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,510$89,990$120,5404800.52
202Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
203Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
204Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
205Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
206Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
207Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
208Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
209Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
210Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,910$85,630$102,3106701.25
211QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$51,220$85,230$104,7302204.48
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,830$79,240$94,4801,1701.78
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,740$78,090$126,340500.3
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,880$77,720$94,6701,0501.8
222Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,600$77,440$99,8501,0500.84
223Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,600$77,440$99,8501,0500.84
224Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,600$77,440$99,8501,0500.84
225Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,600$77,440$99,8501,0500.84
226CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$63,780$76,240$77,010301.28
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,540$71,540$71,540701.27
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,540$71,540$71,540701.27
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,540$71,540$71,540701.27
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,540$71,540$71,540701.27
231Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,100$69,900$84,9904100.96
232Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,250$65,810$79,1105801.06
233Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,250$65,810$79,1105801.06
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,100$64,800$76,7409302.43
252Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$64,070$64,100$64,100902.41
253GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,100$62,870$79,9107606.24
254Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,100$62,870$79,9107606.24
255Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,780$61,280$81,7901900.53
256Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,780$61,280$81,7901900.53
257Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,780$61,280$81,7901900.53
258Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$48,880$61,160$61,1607906.02
259Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,570$60,890$63,4901603.29
260Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,570$60,890$63,4901603.29
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,840$59,500$78,2304901.38
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,370$58,410$76,7401900.78
275Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
276Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
277Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
278Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
279Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
280Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,700$54,990$72,7503901.14
281Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
282TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
283Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
284Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
285Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
286Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
287Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
288Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
289Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
290Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
291Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
292Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,360$50,960$61,4603500.98
293Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,610$49,970$58,4301402.59
294Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,710$48,770$62,5304103.29
295Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
296Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
297CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
298Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
299Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
300First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
301Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
302Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
303Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
304Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
305Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
306Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,460$47,970$62,3909801.89
307Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,780$47,790$57,5001901.29
308Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,780$47,790$57,5001901.29
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,680$46,730$53,2509001.27
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,400$46,450$50,3908901.32
317CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,830$45,040$48,9801400.96
318Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$44,240$44,240$46,460501.85
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,140$42,230$48,0901200.54
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,140$42,230$48,0901200.54
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,140$42,230$48,0901200.54
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,140$42,230$48,0901200.54
323Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
324Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
325Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
326Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
327CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
328Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
329Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
330Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
331Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
332Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
333Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
334Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
335Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
336Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
337Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
338Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
339Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
340Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
341Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,150$37,130$38,700900.4
342Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,780$35,920$40,2502,1501.12
343Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,780$35,920$40,2502,1501.12

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State figures for Indiana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Evansville, IN. 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 Evansville market, where Plant Managers earn $109,400 in Owensboro and $113,380 in Paducah. CEOs in Evansville earn a $339,330 median, substantially higher than the $213,990 national median. The local middle-band width for CEOs is $256,450. Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Evansville earn $163,540, which is closer to the $171,270 national figure than many other local roles.

The local middle-band width for this role is $65,060. Purchasing Managers in Evansville earn a median of $141,450, while the national median is $148,080. Production Technicians, mapped to all other production workers, earn $37,130 in Evansville compared to the $40,110 national median. Sanitation Technicians in Evansville earn $35,920, trailing the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Evansville, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These roles are critical to the heavy manufacturing and industrial base of the Evansville metro. Headhunters evaluate these medians against national benchmarks to inform salary structures. The higher CEO pay might be an outlier based on corporate scope in the region. Engineering managers find local pay very competitive with national standards, suggesting strong regional demand. Purchasing management reflects local manufacturing capacity. Production and sanitation technicians represent essential frontline roles where pay adjustments have been meaningful. These annual salary figures exclude non-monetary compensation. The middle-band width provides insight into the dispersion of pay within these occupations. Recruiters must assess these figures against specific facility needs and the unique industrial profile of the Evansville region. The data reinforces the importance of benchmarking across both national industry rows and local metropolitan data for a holistic view of the market.

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

The median for CEOs in Evansville is $339,330, notably higher than the $213,990 national median.

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

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

Has there been a significant change in Sanitation Technician pay in Evansville?

For manufacturing occupations in Evansville, IN, 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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