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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Flint, MI

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 315 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$197,790
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$197,790
  3. Senior Director of Operations$197,790
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$132,920
  5. Process Engineering Manager$132,920
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$132,920
  7. VP of Engineering$132,920
  8. Director of R&D$132,920
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$132,920
  10. NPI Manager$132,920
  11. Capital Projects Manager$132,920
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$132,920
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$132,920
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$132,920
  15. Director of Automation$132,920
  16. Automation Manager$132,920
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$132,920
  18. R&D Manager$132,920
  19. R&D Engineer$132,920
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$132,920
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$132,920
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$132,920
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$128,950
  24. Corporate Controller$128,950
  25. Plant Controller$128,950

Bars show the top 25 of 315 ranked. The table below lists all 315. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Flint, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$128,690$197,790$339,4101100.63
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$128,690$197,790$339,4101100.63
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$128,690$197,790$339,4101100.63
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$115,590$132,920$168,6801000.54
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,560$128,950$172,2105000.68
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$87,280$123,820$164,7901700.31
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,670$123,740$157,2801200.64
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,790$122,600$172,4403500.64
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,520$104,990$138,5704402.06
94Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
95Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
96Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
97Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
98Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
99Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
100Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
101Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
102Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
103Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
104Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
105Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
106Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
107Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
108Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
109Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
110Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
111Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
112Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
113Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
114Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
115Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
116Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
117Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
118Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
119Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
120EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
121VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
122Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
123Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
124Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
125Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
126Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
127Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
128Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,230$102,360$129,0304001.25
129PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,860$101,750$128,8902600.17
130MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,860$101,750$128,8902600.17
131SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,860$101,750$128,8902600.17
132Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,860$101,750$128,8902600.17
133Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,860$101,750$128,8902600.17
134Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,480$100,260$116,6402101.54
135Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,480$100,260$116,6402101.54
136Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,480$100,260$116,6402101.54
137Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
138Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
139Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
140Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
141Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
142Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$86,600$100,190$128,300600.42
143VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
144Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
145Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
146Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
147Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
148Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
149Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
150Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
151Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
152Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
153Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
154Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
155Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
156Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,240$99,340$116,8002301.18
157Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
158Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
159Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
160Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
161Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
162Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
163Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
164Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
165Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
166Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
167Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
168CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,850$95,850$121,3001800.68
169Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
170Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
171Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
172Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
173Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
174Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
175Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
176Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
177Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$93,950$128,510900.53
178Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,730$91,730$103,9505100.55
179Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,730$91,730$103,9505100.55
180Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,500$88,990$110,280700.54
181Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,500$88,990$110,280700.54
182Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,500$88,990$110,280700.54
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,790$83,020$133,1802,3600.77
191Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,300$78,600$78,6003802.55
192Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,300$78,600$78,6003802.55
193Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,410$78,530$78,5301,0201.52
194Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,000$78,270$92,3207901.2
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$74,500$94,5508600.69
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$74,500$94,5508600.69
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$74,500$94,5508600.69
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$74,500$94,5508600.69
199Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
200Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
201Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
202Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
203Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
204Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
205Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
206Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
207Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
208Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
209Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
210Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
211Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
212Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
213Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
214Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
215End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
216Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,920$73,900$92,1102500.67
217Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
218Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
219Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
220Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
221Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
222Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
223Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
224Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
225Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,810$71,850$91,4804000.75
226Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,510$67,550$79,9202800.65
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,220$66,810$82,8705000.86
235Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,950$65,830$88,8002200.6
236Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,950$65,830$88,8002200.6
237Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,950$65,830$88,8002200.6
238CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
2395-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
240Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
241CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
242Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
243Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
244EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
245CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
246Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
247Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
248Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
249Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
250Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$62,850$80,1203501.41
251Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,150$59,870$73,6604301.22
252Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
253Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
254Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
255Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
256Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
257Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,260$51,210$66,1401100.33
258Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,090$51,010$69,2104000.74
259Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,090$51,010$69,2104000.74
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,440$48,810$58,3802000.56
272CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$37,670$44,340$57,9301000.7
273Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,330$43,650$46,3701301.07
274Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
275Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
276Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
277Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
278Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
279Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
280Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,730$42,290$47,3205900.84
281Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
282Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
283CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
284Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
285Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
286First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
287Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
288Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
289Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
290Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
291Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
292Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,900$36,540$45,1406101.18
293Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
294Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
295Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
296Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
297CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
298Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
299Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
300Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
301Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
302Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
303Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
304Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
305Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
306Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
307Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
308Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
309Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
310Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
311Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,210$40,5601400.64
312Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$35,500$35,600$44,500601.17
313Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,120$35,080$37,6902,3401.22
314Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,120$35,080$37,6902,3401.22
315Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$33,700$34,570$38,3301801.39

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Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Michigan

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

The Flint manufacturing market presents distinct pay profiles compared to regional neighbors. For the CEO / President title, the local median is $197,790, which remains lower than the national median of $213,990. The local middle band width is $210,720, closely mirroring the national $226,660 spread.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Flint report a median of $132,920, sitting below the $171,270 national mark, with a local band width of $53,090 versus the national $73,140. CFOs show a local median of $128,950, which is lower than the $166,570 national median, with a local band width of $73,650 compared to the national $94,490. For Sanitation Technicians, the local median of $35,080 is below the $36,840 national median, with a local band width of $6,570. Injection Molding Technicians report a local median of $34,570, significantly lower than the $44,350 national median, with a narrow local band width of $4,630. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that regional comparisons with Saginaw and Detroit highlight differing dynamics; for instance, Detroit shows a median Plant Manager pay of $126,200.

The location quotient of 1.22 for Sanitation Technicians and 1.39 for Injection Molding Technicians indicates a higher relative concentration of these roles compared to the U.S. average. For manufacturing occupations in Flint, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These wages reflect broad occupation categories, and plant-specific titles might encompass different duties than the standardized SOC code description. The data provided reflects annual unit calculations. For manufacturing occupations in Flint, MI, 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. Furthermore, national industry cuts are provided to supplement the broader occupation data because localized industry-specific pay data is not available.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local CEO median is $197,790, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Flint, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How does the CEO median in Flint differ from the national level?

The local CEO median is $197,790, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Flint, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Are there roles where Flint wages are higher than the national median?

No, the provided roles for Flint, including the CEO, CFO, and technical positions, show local medians that are lower than their national counterparts in this dataset. However, local band widths reflect substantial variability within the market.

Does location quotient measure local pay levels?

No, the location quotient measures the relative concentration of an occupation in a specific area compared to the national average. It is an indicator of employment density rather than prevailing wage rates.

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