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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

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

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BLS published a median for 363 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$248,660
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$248,660
  3. Senior Director of Operations$248,660
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$156,280
  5. Process Engineering Manager$156,280
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$156,280
  7. VP of Engineering$156,280
  8. Director of R&D$156,280
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$156,280
  10. NPI Manager$156,280
  11. Capital Projects Manager$156,280
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$156,280
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$156,280
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$156,280
  15. Director of Automation$156,280
  16. Automation Manager$156,280
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$156,280
  18. R&D Manager$156,280
  19. R&D Engineer$156,280
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$156,280
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$156,280
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$156,280
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,380
  24. Corporate Controller$133,380
  25. Plant Controller$133,380

Bars show the top 25 of 363 ranked. The table below lists all 363. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$168,150$248,660$405,3205400.69
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$168,150$248,660$405,3205400.69
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$168,150$248,660$405,3205400.69
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,840$156,280$172,6501,5201.79
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,020$133,380$170,5102,8200.87
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,160$132,100$168,1907500.89
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,720$131,030$172,3502,4901.01
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,360$128,910$164,2601,0300.43
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,960$126,980$163,6304001.22
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,960$126,980$163,6304001.22
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,960$126,980$163,6304001.22
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,960$126,980$163,6304001.22
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,960$126,980$163,6304001.22
66Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,870$114,800$152,1701001.23
67Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,870$114,800$152,1701001.23
68MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,870$114,800$152,1701001.23
69Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,870$114,800$152,1701001.23
70Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,870$114,800$152,1701001.23
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,560$114,410$137,8402,3602.49
104PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,720$107,520$133,7604,3100.66
105MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,720$107,520$133,7604,3100.66
106SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,720$107,520$133,7604,3100.66
107Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,720$107,520$133,7604,3100.66
108Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,720$107,520$133,7604,3100.66
109Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,440$105,080$135,4302701.37
110Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,440$105,080$135,4302701.37
111Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,440$105,080$135,4302701.37
112Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
113Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
114Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
115Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
116Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
117Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,250$102,920$129,6504700.79
118VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
119VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
120Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
121General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
122Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
123EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
124Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
125Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,530$101,720$156,31010,8800.81
126Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,750$100,160$126,4806000.99
127Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,750$100,160$126,4806000.99
128Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,750$100,160$126,4806000.99
129Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
130Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
131Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
132Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
133Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
134Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
135Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
136Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
137Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,470$100,080$125,9601,1601.51
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,940$109,7904,1702.96
173VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
174Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
175Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
176Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
177Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
178Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
179Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
180Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
181Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
182Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
183Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
184Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
185Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
186Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,770$97,980$125,3201,1301.33
187Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
188Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
189Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
190Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
191Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
192Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
193Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
194Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
195Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
196Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
197Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
198CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,960$96,610$110,2303,1702.77
199Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,770$95,020$118,7403,0100.73
200Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,770$95,020$118,7403,0100.73
201Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$64,630$84,880$108,1201001.1
202Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$64,630$84,880$108,1201001.1
203Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$64,630$84,880$108,1201001.1
204Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$66,930$82,110$100,6602900.91
205Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,640$78,610$94,110701.37
206Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,640$78,610$94,110701.37
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,310$78,370$99,4404500.84
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,310$78,370$99,4404500.84
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,310$78,370$99,4404500.84
210Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
211Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
212Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
213Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
214Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
215Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
216Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
217Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
218Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,320$77,580$95,4002,0700.87
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,210$76,270$99,5105,6701.02
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,210$76,270$99,5105,6701.02
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,210$76,270$99,5105,6701.02
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,210$76,270$99,5105,6701.02
223Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,540$71,160$90,8502,3701.25
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,020$68,780$91,8009000.56
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,020$68,780$91,8009000.56
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,020$68,780$91,8009000.56
227MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$57,980$66,510$91,4703202.04
228Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
229Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
230Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
231Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
232Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
233CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
234Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
235Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,560$66,330$80,2004,8101.86
236Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$56,880$65,680$76,360500.79
237Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,660$64,650$76,0701,5407.01
238Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,660$64,650$76,0701,5407.01
239Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$63,580$64,640$72,2801001.59
240CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,510$63,560$76,3004804.39
241Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
242Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
243Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
244Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
245Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
246Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
247Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
248Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
249Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
250Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
251Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
252Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
253Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
254Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
255Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
256Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
257End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
258Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,480$62,620$74,7603,1601.87
259Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,940$62,240$79,4202,8800.99
260Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
261Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
262Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
263Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
264Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
265Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,700$62,170$76,6201,4300.95
266PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,710$60,360$76,2801800.71
267Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,710$60,360$76,2801800.71
268Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,710$60,360$76,2801800.71
269Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,710$60,360$76,2801800.71
270Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,460$60,270$76,4602,1400.89
271Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,460$60,270$76,4602,1400.89
272Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,980$60,190$77,2001,9201.22
273NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$48,350$60,150$64,900400.19
274Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$47,500$54,560$67,2902301.39
275Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
276Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
277Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
278Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
279Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
280Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,590$53,570$63,1404603.49
281Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,580$51,240$60,7701100.41
282CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
2835-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
284Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
285CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
286Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
287Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
288EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
289CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
290Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
291Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
292Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
293Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
294Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,960$50,110$61,5203,4603.13
295GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,120$49,780$58,5006001.12
296Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,120$49,780$58,5006001.12
297QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,350$49,230$61,4402401.07
298Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
299TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
300Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
301Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
302Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
303Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
304Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
305Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
306Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
307Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
308Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
309Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,300$48,920$57,2102,5201.58
310CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,710$47,670$58,0001,2101.85
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,490$45,110$49,4204,7101.5
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,660$44,650$49,9608501.53
319Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,530$44,270$44,8501402.21
320Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,680$42,050$50,0604,2706.48
321Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,680$42,050$50,0604,2706.48
322Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,120$41,970$48,7303501.49
323Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$37,820$41,760$47,1807305.96
324Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,020$41,300$45,8304,6801.57
325Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,520$40,760$48,4301,3401.41
326Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,520$40,760$48,4301,3401.41
327SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,520$40,760$48,4301,3401.41
328Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,520$40,760$48,4301,3401.41
329Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
330Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
331CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
332Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
333Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
334First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
335Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
336Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
337Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
338Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
339Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
340Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,460$40,430$47,2407,0203.05
341Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,540$38,730$39,770600.25
342Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
343Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
344Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
345Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
346CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
347Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
348Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
349Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
350Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
351Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
352Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
353Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
354Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
355Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
356Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
357Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
358Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
359Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
360Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$39,550Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
361Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,690$37,760$46,2603,1505.45
362Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,990$35,890$37,76011,4901.35
363Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,990$35,890$37,76011,4901.35

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Aircraft Structures Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, QC Microbiology Manager, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Michigan

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, 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 $237,170, reflecting significant compensation variance. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these figures aggregate administrative and strategic roles.

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

For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, 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 $42,810. Given the manufacturing focus of this region, this role is critical, and the salary range reflects the technical demand. This role is mapped to the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC category, so it captures technical leadership across various sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, 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 $68,490. Because this role falls under the broad Financial Managers umbrella, the duties may range widely, impacting the median figure. BLS data excludes all forms of variable performance-based pay, which typically constitutes a major share of total earnings for financial management.

Injection Molding Technicians in this region earn a median of $37,760, down $200 from the prior median. This is lower than the national median of $44,350 for the Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters group. The middle-band width is $9,570. These technicians are essential to local plastic manufacturing processes, yet the reported median is modest. The figure excludes potential overtime or night-shift differentials that can boost actual compensation.

For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, 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 $6,770, indicating a stable, consistent pay profile. While mapped to Janitors and Cleaners, their function in local steel mills and manufacturing plants often requires specialized cleaning protocols. The lack of benefit data in this set means these figures should be used as a foundation for total compensation discussions.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The median of $248,660 is higher than the national median, suggesting high regional demand. For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

What is the primary factor influencing the CEO / President median in this region?

The median of $248,660 is higher than the national median, suggesting high regional demand. For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Why is the Molding Technician median lower than the national average?

The local median is $37,760 compared to the national $44,350. For manufacturing occupations in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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