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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fort Wayne, 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 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$213,720
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$213,720
  3. Senior Director of Operations$213,720
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$134,010
  5. Process Engineering Manager$134,010
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$134,010
  7. VP of Engineering$134,010
  8. Director of R&D$134,010
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$134,010
  10. NPI Manager$134,010
  11. Capital Projects Manager$134,010
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$134,010
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$134,010
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$134,010
  15. Director of Automation$134,010
  16. Automation Manager$134,010
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$134,010
  18. R&D Manager$134,010
  19. R&D Engineer$134,010
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$134,010
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$134,010
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$134,010
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$130,900
  24. Corporate Controller$130,900
  25. Plant Controller$130,900

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fort Wayne, IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,330$213,720$348,450600.19
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$136,330$213,720$348,450600.19
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$136,330$213,720$348,450600.19
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,530$134,010$165,2403200.99
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,910$130,900$172,3109200.75
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$122,540$161,5707100.77
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,720$121,330$162,5202000.63
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,300$111,820$162,370800.65
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,300$111,820$162,370800.65
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,300$111,820$162,370800.65
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,300$111,820$162,370800.65
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,300$111,820$162,370800.65
52VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
53VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
54Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
55General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
56Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
57EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
58Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
59Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,810$107,780$164,9902,9300.58
60Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
61Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
62Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
63Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
64Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
65Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,640$107,720$137,890800.38
66VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
67Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
68Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
69Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
70Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
71Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
72Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
73Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
74Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
75Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
76Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
77Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
78Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
79Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,290$105,770$138,7603000.94
80Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
81Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
82Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
83Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
84Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
85Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
86Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
87Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
88Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
89VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
90Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
91Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
92QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
93Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
94Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
95FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
96FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
97Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
98QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
99Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
100Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
101Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
102Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
103Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
104Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
105Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
106Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
107QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
108Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
109CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
110Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
111Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
112Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,500$105,680$134,6907402.07
113Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,380$103,960$128,1703101.36
114Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,380$103,960$128,1703101.36
115Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,380$103,960$128,1703101.36
116PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,220$101,560$132,5908100.33
117MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,220$101,560$132,5908100.33
118SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,220$101,560$132,5908100.33
119Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,220$101,560$132,5908100.33
120Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,220$101,560$132,5908100.33
121Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
122Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
123Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
124Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
125Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
126Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
127Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
128Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
129Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,160$100,780$124,3403701.29
130Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,380$99,640$125,260501.51
131Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,380$99,640$125,260501.51
132Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,380$99,640$125,260501.51
133Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
134Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
135Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
136Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
137Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
138Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
139Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
140Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
141Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
142Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
143Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
144CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,740$95,310$125,8805601.3
145Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,020$92,590$114,9706500.42
146Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,020$92,590$114,9706500.42
147MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,330$91,410$91,4101101.89
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,130$91,000$103,8909001.69
183Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
184EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
185EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
186Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
187Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
188Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
189S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
190Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
191Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
192Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
193Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
194Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
195EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
196Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$67,050$87,990$126,6302700.3
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$83,440$103,8302301.14
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$83,440$103,8302301.14
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$83,440$103,8302301.14
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,800$78,860$95,440600.46
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,860$76,640$94,6809501.07
210Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,700$75,790$101,5503200.53
211Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,700$75,790$101,5503200.53
212Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,700$75,790$101,5503200.53
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,360$75,250$96,6201,6400.78
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,360$75,250$96,6201,6400.78
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,360$75,250$96,6201,6400.78
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,360$75,250$96,6201,6400.78
217Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,060$71,290$92,4901,2601.15
218PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,470$67,140$73,800700.7
219Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,470$67,140$73,800700.7
220Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,470$67,140$73,800700.7
221Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,470$67,140$73,800700.7
222CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$54,010$65,490$72,8101904.64
223Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
224Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
225Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
226Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
227Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
228CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
229Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
230Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,100$65,470$80,0801,8801.93
231Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,390$63,290$80,1407901.11
232Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,170$61,850$76,9101,0601.17
233Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,170$61,850$76,9101,0601.17
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,930$61,790$73,4001,0501.65
252Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,860$61,340$71,2803404.13
253Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,860$61,340$71,2803404.13
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,400$60,830$85,1308701.47
255Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
256Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
257Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
258Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
259Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
260Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,250$58,390$68,7005901.04
261Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,710$56,970$56,9707909
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,800$53,770$59,7501,0302.47
275Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$46,920$51,310$65,830602.67
276Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
277TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
278Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
279Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
280Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
281Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
282Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
283Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
284Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
285Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
286Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
287Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,570$49,300$59,5408901.47
288CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,450$48,430$53,8409603.9
289Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
290Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
291CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
292Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
293Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
294First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
295Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
296Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
297Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
298Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
299Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
300Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,880$48,120$58,0001,5301.76
301Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
302Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
303Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
304Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
305Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
306Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
307Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,560$46,640$50,5201,9101.61
308Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,560$46,420$57,7204001.85
309Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,440$46,360$50,1103001.42
310QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$37,650$46,060$58,030800.94
311GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,160$45,970$59,3001200.61
312Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,160$45,970$59,3001200.61
313Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,040$44,670$50,910701.52
314Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,950$43,850$50,0101,5501.38
315Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,520$43,490$46,580803.33
316Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,730$42,960$49,4607703.1
317Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,730$42,960$49,4607703.1
318Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
319Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
320Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
321Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
322CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
323Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
324Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
325Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
326Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
327Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
328Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
329Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
330Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
331Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
332Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
333Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
334Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
335Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
336Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$42,030$48,630900.25
337Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,160$41,060$45,6001,4203.96
338Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,160$41,060$45,6001,4203.96
339SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,160$41,060$45,6001,4203.96
340Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,160$41,060$45,6001,4203.96
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,130$36,500$42,6903,4901.09
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,130$36,500$42,6903,4901.09

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State figures for Indiana

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

The Fort Wayne manufacturing market provides key pay data for various roles. The CEO / President role shows a local median of $213,720, nearly aligned with the $213,990 national median, with a wide band width of $212,120. Manufacturing Engineering Managers have a local median of $134,010, lower than the $171,270 national figure, with a band width of $43,710.

CFOs report a median of $130,900, beneath the $166,570 national level, with a band width of $74,400. Electronics Assemblers / Solderers show a local median of $41,060, below the $45,850 national median, with a band width of $6,440. Sanitation Technicians report a local median of $36,500, close to the $36,840 national median, with a band width of $12,560. Manufacturing Headhunters suggests these medians provide a foundational point of reference for regional talent recruitment strategy.

Regional benchmarks from Elkhart-Goshen and Muncie offer insight, with Plant Manager medians there at $109,750 and $102,080, respectively. The location quotient for Electronics Assemblers / Solderers is 3.96, showing an exceptionally high concentration compared to the national average. Annualized salary is the reported metric. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Wayne, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Standard SOC categories are used, and they may not fully capture the nuance of specific plant-level job requirements. Industry-specific national cuts, such as Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, provide broader industrial context. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Wayne, IN, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The latest data from the May 2025 reporting cycle confirms current market positioning. As these metrics reflect a broad cross-section of employment, they act as a guide for market-based pay evaluation rather than a definitive salary offer recommendation for every specific job title.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Yes, the local median of $36,500 is very close to the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Wayne, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the local median for the CEO / President role in Fort Wayne competitive?

Yes, the local median of $213,720 is very close to the national median of $213,990. This indicates that executive compensation for this category in the region is in line with national averages.

How significant is the concentration of Electronics Assemblers / Solderers?

With a location quotient of 3.96, this occupation is nearly four times more concentrated in Fort Wayne than the national average. This high concentration reflects the region's strong industrial base.

Do the Sanitation Technician wages align with national figures?

Yes, the local median of $36,500 is very close to the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Fort Wayne, 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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