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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

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

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BLS published a median for 349 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$209,140
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$209,140
  3. Senior Director of Operations$209,140
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,150
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,150
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,150
  7. VP of Engineering$164,150
  8. Director of R&D$164,150
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,150
  10. NPI Manager$164,150
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,150
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,150
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,150
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,150
  15. Director of Automation$164,150
  16. Automation Manager$164,150
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,150
  18. R&D Manager$164,150
  19. R&D Engineer$164,150
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,150
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,150
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,150
  23. Purchasing Manager$134,660
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$134,660
  25. Procurement Manager$134,660

Bars show the top 25 of 349 ranked. The table below lists all 349. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,220$209,140$370,4905201.17
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,220$209,140$370,4905201.17
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$131,220$209,140$370,4905201.17
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,840$164,150$174,5104300.92
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,450$134,660$164,2701500.81
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,450$134,660$164,2701500.81
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,450$134,660$164,2701500.81
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,450$134,660$164,2701500.81
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,450$134,660$164,2701500.81
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,060$133,080$177,0501,6600.92
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,850$130,200$158,4704400.93
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,580$126,050$167,6008900.65
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,110$125,420$154,4501,4601.09
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,830$109,470$132,0802,5800.71
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,830$109,470$132,0802,5800.71
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,830$109,470$132,0802,5800.71
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,830$109,470$132,0802,5800.71
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,830$109,470$132,0802,5800.71
71Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
72Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
73Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
74Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
75Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
76Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$79,930$105,810$135,5501000.3
77VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
78Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
79Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
80Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
81Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
82Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
83Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
84Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
85Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
86Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
87Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
88Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
89Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
90Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,840$104,820$131,7506001.26
91Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
92Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
93Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
94Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
95Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
96Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
97Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
98Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
99Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,680$103,740$126,0502300.53
100Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
101Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
102Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
103Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
104Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
105Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
106Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
107Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
108Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
109VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
110Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
111Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
112QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
113Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
114Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
115FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
116FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
117Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
118QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
119Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
120Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
121Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
122Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
123Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
124Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
125Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
126Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
127QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
128Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
129CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
130Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
131Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
132Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,660$102,880$129,5503700.71
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,690$101,890$157,3508,1801.08
141Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,880$98,440$105,710400.85
142Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,880$98,440$105,710400.85
143Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,880$98,440$105,710400.85
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,890$98,380$119,8205300.67
179Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,800$97,850$125,8501,9100.83
180Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,800$97,850$125,8501,9100.83
181Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
182Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
183Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
184Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
185Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
186Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
187Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
188Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
189Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
190Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
191Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
192CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$95,000$116,4704700.73
193Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,280$94,590$128,440600.53
194Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,280$94,590$128,440600.53
195Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,280$94,590$128,440600.53
196Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,980$92,690$105,480401.27
197Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$80,980$92,690$105,480401.27
198Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,350$90,220$117,0404101.21
199Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,350$90,220$117,0404101.21
200Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,350$90,220$117,0404101.21
201Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$84,410$100,4603201.05
202Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$84,410$100,4603201.05
203Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$84,410$100,4603201.05
204QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,270$81,260$107,0501700.45
205Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
206Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
207Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
208Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
209Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
210Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
211Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
212Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
213Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,840$77,210$94,6301,1600.87
214Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,840$76,940$93,8301,3301.48
215Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,840$76,940$93,8301,3301.48
216Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,840$76,940$93,8301,3301.48
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,710$76,510$95,0803,2101.03
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,710$76,510$95,0803,2101.03
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,710$76,510$95,0803,2101.03
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,710$76,510$95,0803,2101.03
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,440$75,420$96,0001,1801.11
222Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$61,710$73,670$85,9201600.9
223Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
224Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
225Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
226Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
227Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
228CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
229Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
230Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,080$73,560$81,0001,1400.78
231Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,580$71,820$90,8801,0500.64
232Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,830$64,920$72,2401301.04
233Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,830$64,920$72,2401301.04
234MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,780$64,810$74,740400.52
235Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,140$64,190$77,2702,0501.52
236Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,140$64,190$77,2702,0501.52
237Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$53,290$62,570$75,7309101.03
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,770$62,470$73,4101,1001.16
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,000$58,710$66,7505900.7
262CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,190$57,200$63,7902800.77
263PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,510$56,410$71,4301300.93
264Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,510$56,410$71,4301300.93
265Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,510$56,410$71,4301300.93
266Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,510$56,410$71,4301300.93
267CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
2685-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
269Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
270CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
271Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
272Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
273EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
274CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
275Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
276Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
277Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
278Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
279Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,120$56,070$65,1003600.58
280Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
281TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
282Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
283Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
284Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
285Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
286Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
287Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
288Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
289Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
290Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
291Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,840$52,330$64,2704200.46
292Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$51,450$51,450$72,220800.92
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,170$51,320$81,0101200.83
294Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,090$51,230$60,880500.4
295Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$41,290$50,310$64,390900.67
296GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,390$49,460$63,310300.11
297Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,390$49,460$63,310300.11
298QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$43,180$49,390$49,810900.73
299NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$35,360$48,440$83,1401200.96
300Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
301Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
302CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
303Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
304Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
305First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
306Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
307Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
308Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
309Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
310Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
311Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,830$47,270$57,2501,3201.03
312Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$43,040$47,090$47,670400.57
313Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,330$46,960$59,6201400.44
314Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
315Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
316Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
317Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
318Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
319Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
320Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,950$46,460$51,1702,2401.27
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,610$45,950$53,6305,1503.09
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,020$45,820$49,0704201.36
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,690$45,570$48,8902800.76
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,690$45,570$48,8902800.76
325Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$40,460$46,0009001.68
326Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$40,460$46,0009001.68
327SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$40,460$46,0009001.68
328Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$40,460$46,0009001.68
329Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
330Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
331Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
332Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
333CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
334Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
335Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
336Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
337Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
338Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
339Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
340Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
341Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
342Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
343Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
344Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
345Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
346Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
347Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,930$38,830$45,4703400.62
348Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,470$36,710$40,5104,2400.89
349Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,470$36,710$40,5104,2400.89

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State figures for Pennsylvania

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role shows a median wage of $209,140, falling under the broad Chief Executives classification. This local figure is slightly lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width of $239,270 is wider than the $226,660 national bandwidth. 17 for this role shows a decent employment concentration. Nearby in Lebanon, PA, the Plant Manager role has a median of $99,160, while the York-Hanover area reports a median of $112,490 for the same broader production management occupation. The national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, which is distinct from this local broader occupation median. For manufacturing occupations in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. This is a common limitation of the OEWS data. The middle-band width of $239,270 indicates a vast disparity between top and bottom earners in this executive category. We rely on the May 2025 release to capture these current market benchmarks. Organizations looking to attract talent should factor in these data limitations. The data does not isolate small versus large firms, which further explains the wide band width. We avoid estimating values where data is topcoded or unavailable, ensuring that all reported figures are supported by the provided packet. The insight into nearby metros helps provide a broader regional perspective for executive compensation. For recruitment purposes, these OEWS rows are the most reliable public records available to set initial budget ranges.

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What is the median for the CEO / President role in Harrisburg-Carlisle?

The local median is $209,140, which is slightly lower than the national median of $213,990.

What is the limitation of using the Chief Executives broader occupation data?

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

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