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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Glens Falls, NY

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 275 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$192,520
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$192,520
  3. Senior Director of Operations$192,520
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$161,300
  5. Corporate Controller$161,300
  6. Plant Controller$161,300
  7. VP of Finance$161,300
  8. Division Controller$161,300
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$161,300
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$161,300
  11. Senior Plant Controller$161,300
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$161,300
  13. VP of Sales (Industrial)$160,660
  14. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$160,660
  15. Director of Sales$160,660
  16. National Sales Manager$160,660
  17. Key Account Manager$160,660
  18. National Account Manager$160,660
  19. Business Development Manager$160,660
  20. Territory Sales Manager$160,660
  21. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$160,660
  22. Product Manager (Industrial)$160,660
  23. Field Service Manager$160,660
  24. Senior Applications Engineer$160,660
  25. Lead Field Service Engineer$160,660

Bars show the top 25 of 275 ranked. The table below lists all 275. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Glens Falls, NY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,510$192,520$283,240500.75
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,510$192,520$283,240500.75
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,510$192,520$283,240500.75
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,690$161,300$215,5101800.67
13VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
14Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
15Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
16National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
17Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
18National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
19Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
20Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
21Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
22Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
23Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
24Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
25Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
26Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,880$160,660$216,6901300.62
27Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
28EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
29EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
30Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
31Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
32Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
33S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
34Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
35Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
36Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
37Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
38Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
39EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
40Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,280$142,070$168,290500.27
41PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,100$132,040$161,1001500.27
42MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,100$132,040$161,1001500.27
43SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,100$132,040$161,1001500.27
44Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,100$132,040$161,1001500.27
45Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,100$132,040$161,1001500.27
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$128,350$165,600600.78
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,680$123,570$177,430600.77
80Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
81Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
82Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
83Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
84Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
85Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
86Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
87Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
88Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,830$102,520$144,250300.51
89Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,990$99,420$135,660601.29
90Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,990$99,420$135,660601.29
91Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,990$99,420$135,660601.29
92Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
93Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
94Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
95Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
96Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
97Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
98Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
99Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
100Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
101Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
102Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
103Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
104Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
105Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
106Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
107Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
108Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
109Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
110Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
111Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
112Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
113Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
114Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
115Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
116Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
117Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
118EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
119VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
120Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
121Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
122Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
123Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
124Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
125Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
126Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,510$98,950$117,950900.73
127Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,740$98,840$124,8001700.5
128Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,740$98,840$124,8001700.5
129VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
130VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
131Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
132General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
133Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
134EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
135Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
136Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,460$98,650$140,2901,0700.95
137Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
138Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
139Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
140Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
141Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
142Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
143Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
144Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
145Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
146Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
147Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
148CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,310$95,820$111,790400.4
149Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,110$80,340$103,5803900.84
150Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,110$80,340$103,5803900.84
151Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,110$80,340$103,5803900.84
152Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,110$80,340$103,5803900.84
153Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
154Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
155Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
156Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
157Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
158CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
159Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
160Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,230$78,930$88,3302701.23
161Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,710$77,660$101,7302300.93
162Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,720$76,240$97,9301400.9
163Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
164Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
165Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
166Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
167Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
168Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
169Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
170Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
171Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,730$73,910$95,8902501.26
172Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,470$72,800$89,810800.61
173Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,470$72,800$89,810800.61
174Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,470$72,800$89,810800.61
175MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$68,720$71,520$79,810705.02
176Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
177Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
178Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
179Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
180Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
181Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
182Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
183Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
184Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
185Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
186Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
187Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
188Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
189Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
190Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
191Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
192End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
193Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,610$64,110$75,830800.57
194Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,500$60,780$75,3901601.18
195Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,920$60,510$76,0101300.67
196Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,920$60,510$76,0101300.67
197CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$60,150$60,150$60,1501502.72
198CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
1995-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
200Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
201CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
202Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
203Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
204EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
205CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
206Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
207Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
208Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
209Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
210Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,990$59,570$69,5701401.5
211Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
212TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
213Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
214Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
215Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
216Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
217Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
218Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
219Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
220Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
221Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
222Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,010$59,140$69,2301100.81
223GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,960$55,990$78,990501
224Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,960$55,990$78,990501
225Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
226Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
227Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
228Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
229Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
230Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,310$54,960$63,9401801.42
231Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,740$54,060$55,1402300.92
232Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,720$51,630$60,390300.57
233Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,720$51,630$60,390300.57
234Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
235Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
236Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
237Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
238CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
239Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
240Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
241Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
242Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
243Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
244Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
245Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
246Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
247Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
248Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
249Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
250Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
251Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
252Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,620$50,870$51,550400.54
253Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
254Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
255CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
256Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
257Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
258First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
259Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
260Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
261Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
262Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
263Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
264Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$48,300$50,780$59,8401900.99
265Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$44,870$47,740$48,910901.9
266Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
267Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
268Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
269Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
270Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
271Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
272Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,220$47,400$55,1202200.82
273Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,130$46,060$59,080300.66
274Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,400$37,550$43,6709601.34
275Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,400$37,550$43,6709601.34

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Materials Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, QC Microbiology Manager, Safety Specialist / Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Permitting Specialist, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Category Manager (Direct Materials), Inventory Control Manager, Senior Production Planner, Senior Buyer, Director of Logistics, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for New York

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters presents this wage review for Glens Falls, NY. The following analysis utilizes current BLS occupational wage data to provide a baseline for area hiring managers. For manufacturing occupations in Glens Falls, NY, 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. National industry rows are provided strictly for high-level sectoral comparison and are not proxies for local facility pay. Hiring managers should align these insights with specific facility technical duties and market-driven requirements to ensure competitive, effective hiring practices.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) reports a median of $192,520, which is below the national median of $213,990. Managed under the Chief Executives SOC, this leadership position entails a full spectrum of organizational oversight. The local middle-band width is $144,730, indicating a wide range of pay for executives within this region. Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a national industry median of $409,320, serving as an upper-end sectoral reference for executive compensation comparison.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role reports a local median of $161,300, nearing the national median of $166,570. Classified under Financial Managers, this role holds responsibility for crucial fiscal oversight. The local middle-band width is $103,820, revealing significant flexibility in CFO compensation within the Glens Falls market. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing records a national industry median of $210,870, showing the contrast between general financial leadership pay and specific high-end sectoral industry benchmarks.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) reports a median of $160,660, compared to a national median of $148,270. This function is managed under the Sales Managers SOC, reflecting a key role in regional revenue development. The local middle-band width of $111,810 shows substantial pay divergence for sales leadership in the area. For manufacturing occupations in Glens Falls, NY, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The Flexographic Press Operator reports a median of $46,060, managed under the Printing Press Operators SOC. The role requires specific technical mastery, and the local middle-band width of $13,950 illustrates a stable compensation range for these operators in the Glens Falls metro. Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing reports an industry median of $66,800, a figure for contextual sectoral comparison that should not be used as a baseline for local press operator hiring.

For manufacturing occupations in Glens Falls, NY, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role is managed under the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. The local middle-band width is $10,270, showing consistent pay practices for maintenance labor.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

With a median of $160,660, the role exceeds the national occupational median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Glens Falls, NY, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity.

What is the primary indicator for the VP of Sales (Industrial) role?

With a median of $160,660, the role exceeds the national occupational median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Glens Falls, NY, 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.

How should managers interpret the local middle-band width for the CFO role?

The $103,820 middle-band width indicates that compensation for CFOs in the Glens Falls region varies widely, likely depending on company maturity and total annual revenue. Managers should use this band to establish a competitive offer for the level of fiscal oversight required.

Why is the national industry row for Iron and Steel Mills provided?

This national row provides sectoral context for heavy industrial salary standards. It does not reflect local Glens Falls wage levels, but it allows for a high-level comparison between general janitorial pay and pay in higher-capital-intensity sectors.

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