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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Gettysburg, PA

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 270 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$180,910
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$180,910
  3. Senior Director of Operations$180,910
  4. Regulatory Affairs Manager$136,730
  5. EHS Manager$136,730
  6. EHS Director$136,730
  7. Safety Manager$136,730
  8. Environmental Manager$136,730
  9. Process Safety Manager$136,730
  10. S&OP Manager$136,730
  11. Trade Compliance Manager$136,730
  12. Service / Aftermarket Manager$136,730
  13. Environmental Engineer$136,730
  14. Sustainability Manager / Director$136,730
  15. Senior EHS Manager$136,730
  16. EHS Coordinator$136,730
  17. Director of Planning$136,730
  18. Plant HR Manager$128,430
  19. VP of Sales (Industrial)$118,460
  20. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$118,460
  21. Director of Sales$118,460
  22. National Sales Manager$118,460
  23. Key Account Manager$118,460
  24. National Account Manager$118,460
  25. Business Development Manager$118,460

Bars show the top 25 of 270 ranked. The table below lists all 270. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Gettysburg, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,800$180,910$226,560300.79
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,800$180,910$226,560300.79
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,800$180,910$226,560300.79
4Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
5EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
6EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
7Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
8Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
9Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
10S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
11Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
12Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
13Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
14Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
15Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
16EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
17Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,190$136,730$166,230700.55
18Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$95,120$128,430$152,860300.71
19VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
20Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
21Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
22National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
23Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
24National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
25Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
26Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
27Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
28Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
29Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
30Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
31Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
32Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,390$118,460$161,580800.61
33CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
34Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
35Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
36VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
37Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
38Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
39FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
40Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
41Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$81,750$117,740$166,9701100.66
42Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
43Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
44Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
45Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
46Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
47Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
48Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
49Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
50Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
51VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
52Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
53Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
54QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
55Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
56Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
57FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
58FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
59Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
60QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
61Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
62Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
63Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
64Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
65Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
66Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
67Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
68Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
69QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
70Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
71CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
72Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
73Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
74Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,680$105,000$132,4901102.25
75PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,890$100,560$124,360500.14
76MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,890$100,560$124,360500.14
77SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,890$100,560$124,360500.14
78Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,890$100,560$124,360500.14
79Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,890$100,560$124,360500.14
80Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
81Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
82Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
83Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
84Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
85Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
86Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
87Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
88Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
89Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
90Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
91Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
92Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
93Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
94Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
95Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
96Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
97Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
98Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
99Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
100Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
101Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
102Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
103Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
104Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
105Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
106EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
107VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
108Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
109Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
110Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
111Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
112Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
113Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
114Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,140$97,650$109,050500.71
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,580$94,620$124,990300.73
129Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,170$88,100$116,3601000.44
130Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,170$88,100$116,3601000.44
131VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
132VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
133Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
134General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
135Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
136EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
137Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
138Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,710$87,990$127,1308901.24
139Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,140$82,870$109,030601.74
140Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,140$82,870$109,030601.74
141Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,140$82,870$109,030601.74
142Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
143Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
144Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
145Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
146Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
147Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
148Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
149Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
150Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,680$75,540$96,0501100.87
151Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
152Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
153Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
154Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
155Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
156CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
157Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
158Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,670$73,920$80,6202701.94
159Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,700$72,080$90,5502300.79
160Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,700$72,080$90,5502300.79
161Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,700$72,080$90,5502300.79
162Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,700$72,080$90,5502300.79
163Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,750$63,780$79,280700.68
164Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
165Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
166Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
167Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
168Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
169Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
170Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
171Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
172Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
173Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
174Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
175Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
176Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
177Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
178Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
179Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
180End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
181Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,660$63,490$74,4502002.26
182Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,070$62,550$79,230400.45
183Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,070$62,550$79,230400.45
184Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,070$62,550$79,230400.45
185Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
186Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
187Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
188Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
189Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
190Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,360$61,490$70,140500.58
191Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,850$60,900$70,1001100.71
192Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$52,180$60,530$70,970901.09
193Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,780$59,780$72,1601100.82
194Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,780$59,780$72,1601100.82
195Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
196Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
197Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
198Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
199CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
200Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
201Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
202Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
203Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
204Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
205Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
206Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
207Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
208Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
209Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
210Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
211Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
212Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
213Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$42,920$49,170$50,650901.8
214Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
215TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
216Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
217Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
218Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
219Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
220Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
221Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
222Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
223Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
224Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
225Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,800$49,010$59,1901101.24
226Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,350$48,300$55,770601.58
227Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,350$48,300$55,770601.58
228CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,720$47,920$61,650401.14
229CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
2305-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
231Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
232CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
233Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
234Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
235EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
236CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
237Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
238Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
239Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
240Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
241Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,560$46,570$50,830801.42
242Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,710$46,520$56,780802.57
243Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
244Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
245CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
246Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
247Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
248First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
249Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
250Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
251Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
252Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
253Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
254Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,080$45,780$50,4801801.49
255Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,700$45,720$53,1703201.98
256Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,990$44,870$49,470802.59
257Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
258Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
259Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
260Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
261Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
262Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
263Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,100$44,340$47,6501700.99
264Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,380$40,450$40,450901.74
265Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,380$40,450$40,450901.74
266SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,380$40,450$40,450901.74
267Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,380$40,450$40,450901.74
268Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,990$40,130$44,830302.25
269Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,120$35,410$38,1804400.96
270Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,120$35,410$38,1804400.96

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State figures for Pennsylvania

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This figure is lower than the national median of $213,990 for Chief Executives.

The middle-band width is $101,760, reflecting significant variance in compensation structure, which is common for executive roles in this industry. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that this role is mapped to the broader Chief Executives occupation category, meaning it encompasses diverse administrative and strategic oversight functions regardless of specific product line.

For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this occupation is $141,900, showing a slightly higher baseline across the country. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. This role falls under the Managers, All Other category, requiring careful consideration of how regulatory requirements vary by the specific NAICS code for medical or industrial equipment manufacturers.

The local middle-band width is $57,740. This role is measured as part of a broader cross-industry occupation, which aggregates professional and administrative tasks. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The location quotient of 0.71 confirms that this occupation has a lower concentration of roles in this metro area relative to national averages.

For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width is $7,840, reflecting the highly structured nature of this production work. As this data does not account for shift differentials or overtime pay, the actual take-home for operators in dairy manufacturing or related fields may differ significantly. The role is mapped to Food Processing Workers, All Other, and the high location quotient of 2.25 highlights a strong regional concentration of these workers.

For the Sanitation Technician role, the local median is $35,410, showing a change of -$350 from the previous year. This sits below the national median of $36,840 for Janitors and Cleaners. With a middle-band width of $7,060, the pay structure is relatively tight across the sector. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Despite being mapped to the broader Janitors and Cleaners occupation, the specific plant maintenance duties associated with these roles remain a vital component of local production facilities.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Gettysburg wages are generally lower than the national medians for the positions identified. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What components are excluded from these wage figures?

For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

How do Gettysburg wages compare to the national median for these roles?

Gettysburg wages are generally lower than the national medians for the positions identified. For manufacturing occupations in Gettysburg, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Why is the occupation mapping defined as broader for these titles?

The BLS uses standardized SOC categories that aggregate many specific titles into broader groups. This is why a title like Food Process Operator is measured under a catch-all occupational code.

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