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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fond du Lac, WI

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 280 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$201,720
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$201,720
  3. Senior Director of Operations$201,720
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,180
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,180
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,180
  7. VP of Engineering$162,180
  8. Director of R&D$162,180
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,180
  10. NPI Manager$162,180
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,180
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,180
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,180
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,180
  15. Director of Automation$162,180
  16. Automation Manager$162,180
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,180
  18. R&D Manager$162,180
  19. R&D Engineer$162,180
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,180
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,180
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,180
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$158,620
  24. Corporate Controller$158,620
  25. Plant Controller$158,620

Bars show the top 25 of 280 ranked. The table below lists all 280. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fond du Lac, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,840$201,720$351,890701.28
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$134,840$201,720$351,890701.28
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$134,840$201,720$351,890701.28
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,270$162,180$186,750701.17
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,370$158,620$181,9501800.74
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$111,030$139,060$172,160500.86
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,720$125,650$164,4301500.86
47VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
48VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
49Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
50General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
51Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
52EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
53Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
54Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,560$114,410$188,7805800.59
55VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
56Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
57Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
58Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
59Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
60Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
61Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
62Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
63Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
64Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
65Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
66Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
67Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
68Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,460$112,910$142,640801.21
69PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,040$104,140$128,7801000.21
70MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,040$104,140$128,7801000.21
71SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,040$104,140$128,7801000.21
72Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,040$104,140$128,7801000.21
73Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,040$104,140$128,7801000.21
74Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
75EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
76EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
77Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
78Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
79Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
80S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
81Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
82Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
83Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
84Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
85Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
86EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
87Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$80,190$104,010$133,4801500.84
88Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
89Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
90Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
91Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
92Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
93Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
94Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
95Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
96Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
97Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
98Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
99Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
100Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
101Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
102Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
103Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
104Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
105Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
106Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
107Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
108Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
109Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
110Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
111Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
112Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
113Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
114EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
115VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
116Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
117Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
118Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
119Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
120Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
121Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
122Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,660$98,410$125,3603203.07
123Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
124Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
125Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
126Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
127Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
128Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
129Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
130Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
131Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,040$95,720$120,480701.24
132Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
133Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
134Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
135Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
136Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
137Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
138Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
139Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
140Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
141Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
142Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
143CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,190$95,410$128,7502102.46
144Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,170$84,210$109,9203301.09
145Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,170$84,210$109,9203301.09
146Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
147Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
148Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
149Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
150Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
151Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
152Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
153Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
154Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$65,330$82,800$101,0801700.99
155Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,780$81,370$103,230300.82
156Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,780$81,370$103,230300.82
157Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,780$81,370$103,230300.82
158NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$62,540$79,760$91,470Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
159Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,930$77,060$89,3001700.77
160Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$76,860$102,6703300.81
161Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$76,860$102,6703300.81
162Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$76,860$102,6703300.81
163Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$76,860$102,6703300.81
164Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,320$75,920$90,2901601.12
165Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,500$72,890$95,180600.52
166Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,500$72,890$95,180600.52
167Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,500$72,890$95,180600.52
168Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
169Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
170Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
171Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
172Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
173CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
174Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
175Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$70,260$81,6505502.91
176Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,960$67,500$80,1701901.05
177Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,960$67,500$80,1701901.05
178Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
179Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
180Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
181Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
182Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
183Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
184Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
185Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
186Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
187Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
188Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
189Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
190Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
191Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
192Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
193Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
194End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
195Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,900$61,410$74,3502401.97
196Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,660$61,330$80,030704.45
197Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,660$61,330$80,030704.45
198Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
199TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
200Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
201Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
202Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
203Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
204Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
205Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
206Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
207Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
208Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
209Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,190$60,930$64,1002301.92
210Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,500$59,510$65,2501000.87
211Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
212Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
213Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
214Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
215Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
216Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,300$58,740$69,240900.86
217CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
2185-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
219Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
220CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
221Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
222Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
223EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
224CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
225Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
226Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
227Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
228Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
229Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$57,250$57,700$59,6505506.77
230Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$57,640$57,640$60,03012013.86
231Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
232Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
233CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
234Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
235Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
236First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
237Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
238Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
239Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
240Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
241Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
242Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,970$55,090$60,2602701.58
243Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,830$51,780$58,8402505.08
244Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,830$51,780$58,8402505.08
245Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$46,020$50,310$60,560701.82
246CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,410$48,890$57,4902805.89
247Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
248Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
249Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
250Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
251Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
252Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
253Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,720$47,520$55,0602901.25
254Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,030$46,120$51,4701200.55
255Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,730$45,450$45,5201301.8
256Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,730$45,450$45,5201301.8
257SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,730$45,450$45,5201301.8
258Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,730$45,450$45,5201301.8
259Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
260Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
261Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
262Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
263CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
264Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
265Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
266Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
267Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
268Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
269Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
270Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
271Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
272Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
273Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
274Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
275Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
276Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
277Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,970$40,550$47,3301001.34
278Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,780$37,600$42,6804900.78
279Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,780$37,600$42,6804900.78
280Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,040$37,070$46,990801.95

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State figures for Wisconsin

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

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The Fond du Lac area manufacturing labor market features specific compensation levels for leadership and specialized technical roles. The CEO / President median is $201,720, which is below the $213,990 national median, with a wide local band width of $217,050.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the region show a median of $162,180, sitting below the $171,270 national level, with a band width of $51,480. CFOs in the area report a median of $158,620, lower than the $166,570 national median, with a band width of $68,580. For Sanitation Technicians, the local median is $37,600, slightly above the $36,840 national median, and the local band width is $10,900. Injection Molding Technicians show a local median of $37,070, which is significantly lower than the $44,350 national median, with a local band width of $9,950. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these figures reflect core salary and do not include the variable pay structures often seen in these industries.

Regional comparisons with Oshkosh-Neenah and Appleton reveal variances in executive compensation, with Appleton's CEO median at $201,300. The location quotient for Injection Molding Technicians is 1.95, reflecting a significant local concentration of these skilled workers. The data reflects annual units. For manufacturing occupations in Fond du Lac, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These figures rely on BLS occupation codes that encompass a wide array of duties; therefore, local plant-specific responsibilities may differ from the national SOC description. The provided industry-specific national cuts, such as Iron and Steel Mills, offer further benchmarks. For manufacturing occupations in Fond du Lac, WI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local data is captured from the latest available cycle, ensuring up-to-date reporting on broad category medians. These medians represent current local market data rather than individual employer offer points, providing a foundation for evaluating regional competitiveness for critical manufacturing talent.

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How does the CFO median in Fond du Lac compare to national levels?

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

What does the high location quotient for Injection Molding Technicians indicate?

A location quotient of 1.95 indicates that this occupation is nearly twice as concentrated in the Fond du Lac area as it is in the nation as a whole. This suggests a significant local industrial presence for these skills.

Are the reported medians for Sanitation Technicians competitive?

Yes, the local median of $37,600 for Sanitation Technicians is slightly higher than the national median of $36,840. The local pay scale for this role is well-positioned relative to the national benchmark.

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