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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

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 328 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,870
  2. Process Engineering Manager$157,870
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$157,870
  4. VP of Engineering$157,870
  5. Director of R&D$157,870
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,870
  7. NPI Manager$157,870
  8. Capital Projects Manager$157,870
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,870
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,870
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,870
  12. Director of Automation$157,870
  13. Automation Manager$157,870
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,870
  15. R&D Manager$157,870
  16. R&D Engineer$157,870
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,870
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,870
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,870
  20. Purchasing Manager$156,730
  21. Strategic Sourcing Manager$156,730
  22. Procurement Manager$156,730
  23. Director of Procurement$156,730
  24. Commodity Manager$156,730
  25. Plant HR Manager$149,610

Bars show the top 25 of 328 ranked. The table below lists all 328. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,920$157,870$191,070700.45
20Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,980$156,730$180,480500.79
21Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,980$156,730$180,480500.79
22Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,980$156,730$180,480500.79
23Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,980$156,730$180,480500.79
24Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,980$156,730$180,480500.79
25Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$113,320$149,610$187,260800.52
26Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
27EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
28EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
29Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
30Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
31Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
32S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
33Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
34Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
35Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
36Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
37Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
38EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
39Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,860$143,340$174,8203900.9
40CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,020$142,390$231,3901100.82
41Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,020$142,390$231,3901100.82
42Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$105,020$142,390$231,3901100.82
43CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
44Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
45Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
46VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
47Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
48Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
49FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
50Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
51Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,740$133,590$170,1503800.65
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,170$122,830$135,7505300.45
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,170$122,830$135,7505300.45
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,170$122,830$135,7505300.45
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,170$122,830$135,7505300.45
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,170$122,830$135,7505300.45
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,030$119,480$136,3802001.2
90VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
91Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
92Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
93National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
94Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
95National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
96Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
97Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
98Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
99Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
100Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
101Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
102Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
103Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,320$117,050$159,6802500.56
104Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
105Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
106Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
107Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
108Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
109Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,170$116,500$148,120800.75
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,640$111,310$134,670400.31
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,710$104,840$131,0403401.65
131VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
132Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
133Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
134Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
135Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
136Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
137Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
138Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
139Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
140Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
141Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
142Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
143Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
144Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,640$101,330$123,9901601.08
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,020$100,270$122,9702000.8
180Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,000$93,100$121,390800.78
181Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,000$93,100$121,390800.78
182Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,000$93,100$121,390800.78
183Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,240$93,040$114,9203701.28
184Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,240$93,040$114,9203701.28
185Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$72,240$93,040$114,9203701.28
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,390$92,420$134,8102,8201.17
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,040$88,600$119,2105700.78
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,040$88,600$119,2105700.78
196QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,890$87,420$96,520400.38
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,330$84,730$121,3301101.03
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,330$84,730$121,3301101.03
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,330$84,730$121,3301101.03
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,910$82,990$102,760400.7
201Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,850$76,960$101,5002800.82
202Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
203Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
204Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
205Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
206Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
207CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
208Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
209Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,030$76,770$90,1805601.21
210Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
211Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
212Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
213Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
214Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
215Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
216Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
217Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
218Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$76,030$96,8304000.95
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,620$75,250$92,8706600.66
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,620$75,250$92,8706600.66
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,620$75,250$92,8706600.66
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,620$75,250$92,8706600.66
223QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$57,260$73,090$73,090601.4
224Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$64,100$66,840$78,340504.23
225Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$64,100$66,840$78,340504.23
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,850$63,020$72,5702600.85
244Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,890$62,310$78,1504300.82
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,910$60,720$75,0007501.74
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,910$60,720$75,0007501.74
247Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
248Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
249Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
250Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
251Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
252Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,430$60,650$68,9002100.78
253CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
2545-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
255Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
256CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
257Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
258Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
259EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
260CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
261Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
262Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
263Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
264Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
265Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,350$59,390$75,9202101.08
266Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,350$58,410$72,1102801
267NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$47,400$57,570$79,520400.88
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,700$56,020$62,6301300.45
280CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$53,500$54,260$75,2001801.55
281Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
282Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
283CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
284Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
285Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
286First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
287Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
288Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
289Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
290Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
291Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
292Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,660$52,170$71,0704201.01
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,210$48,210$56,500501.04
294Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,200$47,950$65,2202102.11
295Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
296Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
297Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
298Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
299Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
300Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
301Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,830$47,280$47,3701,0801.92
302Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,780$45,940$47,770400.34
303Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,780$45,940$47,770400.34
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,350$43,790$48,2407801.45
305Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,500$42,500$60,7901401.37
306Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
307Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
308Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
309Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
310CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
311Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
312Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
313Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
314Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
315Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
316Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
317Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
318Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
319Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
320Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
321Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
322Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
323Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
324Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$41,080$55,5205002.88
325Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,020$39,450$55,190706.39
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$36,400$43,2701,1300.74
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$36,400$43,2701,1300.74
328Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$31,200$31,200$37,820701.65

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State figures for Maryland

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median wage of $157,870. This reflects the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers occupation. S. national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The local middle-band width is $63,150, which is narrower than the $73,140 national band width. Manufacturing Headhunters observe that local aerospace manufacturing roles carry a national median of $192,800, though this is national, not local, data. 45 indicates a low concentration of such engineering roles in this labor market. Nearby in Chambersburg, PA, the Plant Manager median is $102,720, and in Winchester, VA-WV, the median for the same role is $112,270. These numbers reflect the broader industrial production market. The BLS data does not separate manufacturing-specific engineering titles, meaning these figures represent a mix of engineering disciplines. For manufacturing occupations in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, 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. We maintain that these OEWS rows remain the most accurate public record despite the inclusion of non-manufacturing engineering positions. For prospective hiring in the manufacturing sector, these benchmarks offer a reality check against inflated expectations. We do not estimate values for specialized plant-specific roles where the data is limited or topcoded. All figures for the May 2025 release provide a necessary lens on the local market. Employers seeking talent should be aware of the difference between the national industry benchmarks and the broader local median. The reliance on broad-scope occupations is a known constraint of using standard labor statistics. We deliver these insights to assist with professional hiring strategies within the stated limitations.

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How did the median for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shift since May 2024?

For manufacturing occupations in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How does the local middle-band width for this engineering manager role compare to the national figure?

The local middle-band width is $63,150, which is narrower than the national width of $73,140.

What does the location quotient of 0.45 indicate for this metro?

It indicates a lower-than-average concentration of these engineering roles in the local labor market.

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