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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Greensboro-High Point, NC

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 353 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$354,310
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$354,310
  3. Senior Director of Operations$354,310
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$161,720
  5. Process Engineering Manager$161,720
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$161,720
  7. VP of Engineering$161,720
  8. Director of R&D$161,720
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$161,720
  10. NPI Manager$161,720
  11. Capital Projects Manager$161,720
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$161,720
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$161,720
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$161,720
  15. Director of Automation$161,720
  16. Automation Manager$161,720
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$161,720
  18. R&D Manager$161,720
  19. R&D Engineer$161,720
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$161,720
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$161,720
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$161,720
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$159,740
  24. Corporate Controller$159,740
  25. Plant Controller$159,740

Bars show the top 25 of 353 ranked. The table below lists all 353. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Greensboro-High Point, NC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$199,700$354,310$515,4601600.32
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$199,700$354,310$515,4601600.32
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$199,700$354,310$515,4601600.32
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,020$161,720$180,4605301.03
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,340$159,740$213,8001,3400.68
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,200$134,760$191,6101,1400.76
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,330$133,320$167,7204200.82
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,060$132,890$172,2201,1100.76
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,440$132,020$167,4602101.08
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,440$132,020$167,4602101.08
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,440$132,020$167,4602101.08
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,440$132,020$167,4602101.08
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,440$132,020$167,4602101.08
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$125,190$149,1901,7100.43
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$125,190$149,1901,7100.43
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$125,190$149,1901,7100.43
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$125,190$149,1901,7100.43
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$125,190$149,1901,7100.43
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,790$124,570$157,0101,0401.8
104Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
105Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
106Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
107Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
108Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
109Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,800$118,160$140,0902800.77
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,790$117,480$148,2604400.94
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,850$109,540$137,0401,2601.8
131Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,590$106,130$130,6901301.04
132Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,590$106,130$130,6901301.04
133Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,590$106,130$130,6901301.04
134Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,390$103,570$134,0604201.16
135Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,390$103,570$134,0604201.16
136Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,390$103,570$134,0604201.16
137VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
138Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
139Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
140Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
141Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
142Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
143Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
144Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
145Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
146Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
147Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
148Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
149Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
150Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,350$101,320$132,3807001.35
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,130$100,930$160,4704,7100.57
159Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,680$99,690$128,6802,0800.83
160Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,680$99,690$128,6802,0800.83
161Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,290$98,380$106,1101703.17
162Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,290$98,380$106,1101703.17
163Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,290$98,380$106,1101703.17
164Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,690$97,690$113,0303001.55
165Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
166Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
167Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
168Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
169Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
170Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
171Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
172Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
173Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
174Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
175Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
176Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
177Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
178Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
179Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
180Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
181Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
182Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
183Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
184Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
185Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
186Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
187Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
188Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
189Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
190Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
191EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
192VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
193Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
194Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
195Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
196Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
197Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
198Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
199Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,180$95,930$114,4701,0501.22
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,540$84,430$104,4504101.24
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,540$84,430$104,4504101.24
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,540$84,430$104,4504101.24
203QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$76,280$83,200$143,190700.17
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,970$80,170$104,4403,3000.97
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,970$80,170$104,4403,3000.97
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,970$80,170$104,4403,3000.97
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,970$80,170$104,4403,3000.97
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$75,000$94,3401,7401.2
217PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,430$73,620$85,170900.57
218Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,430$73,620$85,170900.57
219Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,430$73,620$85,170900.57
220Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,430$73,620$85,170900.57
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,220$72,540$91,9701,1701.02
222Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,260$71,850$97,1106200.63
223Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,260$71,850$97,1106200.63
224Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,260$71,850$97,1106200.63
225CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,860$69,070$80,760901.31
226Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$59,810$67,940$68,0701203.43
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,430$66,050$81,1702,4101.53
235MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,690$65,830$79,480900.95
236Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$56,560$65,450$74,560902.43
237Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$56,560$65,450$74,560902.43
238Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$56,820$64,730$76,080800.8
239Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,120$61,090$69,7002501.88
240Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,120$61,090$69,7002501.88
241Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$49,060$60,390$60,3904302.98
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,580$60,320$72,2301,5701.52
260Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,040$59,940$75,5002,3801.62
261Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,040$59,940$75,5002,3801.62
262Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,900$59,890$69,180500.33
263Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$50,810$59,460$67,190501.32
264Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,360$58,520$70,8101,1701.22
265Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,720$58,380$61,5301,9901.12
266NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$45,360$56,510$62,3301601.12
267QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,580$55,800$71,8702001.51
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,480$54,180$62,5501,1801.2
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$52,270$60,3205300.78
293Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
294Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
295Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
296Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
297Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
298Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,930$51,340$63,5501,4301.56
299GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,040$50,180$59,5707702.36
300Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,040$50,180$59,5707702.36
301CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,380$47,930$64,0805601.4
302Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,420$46,980$48,2909701.67
303Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,420$46,980$48,2909701.67
304SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,420$46,980$48,2909701.67
305Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,420$46,980$48,2909701.67
306Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
307Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
308CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
309Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
310Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
311First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
312Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
313Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
314Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
315Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
316Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
317Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,580$45,810$58,8501,9701.4
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,650$45,600$52,8006301.87
319Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$36,920$44,450$61,460600.83
320Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
321Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
322Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
323Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
324Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
325Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
326Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$43,570$49,6902,0801.08
327Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,950$41,510$47,2602,8901.59
328Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,940$39,310$49,4401,6104.55
329Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,340$39,150$46,5704000.99
330Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,340$39,150$46,5704000.99
331Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,720$37,800$46,970601.49
332Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
333Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
334Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
335Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
336CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
337Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
338Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
339Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
340Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
341Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
342Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
343Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
344Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
345Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
346Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
347Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
348Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
349Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
350Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,060$36,710$44,4001,5102.56
351Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,640$36,660$37,2202701.75
352Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,810$34,520$36,8304,3800.84
353Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,810$34,520$36,8304,3800.84

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State figures for North Carolina

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Greensboro-High Point, NC. 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?

In the Greensboro-High Point, NC, metro area, the CEO / President role reports a median of $354,310. This is substantially higher than the national median of $213,990 for Chief Executives. The middle-band width is $315,760, which highlights the massive variance in executive pay at this level.

Manufacturing Headhunters reminds clients that BLS wage cuts are strictly base-salary metrics and ignore the equity, profit sharing, and bonus structures that define proven executive compensation in this manufacturing-heavy region.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role commands a median of $161,720, rising $6,120 from the previous year. The middle-band width is $43,440. Because this role is mapped to the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC category, the local figures include a diverse mix of engineering leadership. Hiring managers must account for total reward differences, as these figures exclude all performance-related benefits.

CFOs in this market earn a median of $159,740, increasing by $6,290 over the prior cycle. The middle-band width of $90,460 suggests wide compensation variance, depending on the scale and complexity of the manufacturer. These salary metrics focus on base income only, which underrepresents the total annual compensation typically provided to CFOs in mid-to-large manufacturing organizations.

Food Process Operators earn a median of $36,660, up $1,390 from the previous year. The middle-band width is $2,580, suggesting a very uniform pay structure across local firms. This role is captured under the Food Processing Workers, All Other, which is highly localized to specialized production duties. The figures represent base pay only and likely do not incorporate technical certification bonuses or overtime pay.

Sanitation Technicians earn a median of $34,520, which is an increase of $3,100 over the prior period. This remains lower than the national median of $36,840. The middle-band width is $8,020, indicating consistent pay practices. While these roles are grouped into the Janitors and Cleaners SOC category, their industrial setting often requires additional sanitation certifications. Hiring managers should note that these metrics exclude any differential pay or benefits that are common in industrial plant hygiene roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the reason for the high CEO median in the Greensboro-High Point area?

The median of $354,310 is much higher than the U.S. average, reflecting regional industrial wealth. However, the vast middle-band width indicates that compensation structures for this role are extremely varied.

How should managers view the Food Process Operator median?

The median of $36,660 is lower than the national average. Because the range is narrow, this indicates a very standardized base-pay environment for food processing work in this region.

Does the Sanitation Technician salary represent the full pay package?

No, these figures omit all non-cash compensation, benefits, and shift-based incentives that are standard for industrial maintenance roles in this metro.

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