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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

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 362 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$254,180
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$254,180
  3. Senior Director of Operations$254,180
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$174,440
  5. Process Engineering Manager$174,440
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$174,440
  7. VP of Engineering$174,440
  8. Director of R&D$174,440
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$174,440
  10. NPI Manager$174,440
  11. Capital Projects Manager$174,440
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$174,440
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$174,440
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$174,440
  15. Director of Automation$174,440
  16. Automation Manager$174,440
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$174,440
  18. R&D Manager$174,440
  19. R&D Engineer$174,440
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$174,440
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$174,440
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$174,440
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$170,310
  24. Corporate Controller$170,310
  25. Plant Controller$170,310

Bars show the top 25 of 362 ranked. The table below lists all 362. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$189,830$254,180$408,5404700.59
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$189,830$254,180$408,5404700.59
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$189,830$254,180$408,5404700.59
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,370$174,440$207,1002,5302.98
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$135,770$170,310$217,2007,5402.32
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$123,220$163,730$201,6002,6201.09
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,450$161,410$207,1703,0201.23
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$120,780$158,180$201,0701,1301.32
61VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
62VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
63Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
64General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
65Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
66EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
67Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
68Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,120$148,080$207,16013,3700.99
69Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
70Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
71Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
72Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
73Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
74Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
75Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
76Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
77Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
78VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
79Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
80Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
81QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
82Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
83Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
84FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
85FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
86Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
87QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
88Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
89Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
90Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
91Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
92Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
93Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
94Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
95Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
96QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
97Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
98CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
99Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
100Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
101Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,010$135,540$162,2901,6001.68
102Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,800$133,660$174,3105801.77
103Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,800$133,660$174,3105801.77
104Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,800$133,660$174,3105801.77
105Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,800$133,660$174,3105801.77
106Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,800$133,660$174,3105801.77
107PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,750$132,520$161,2906,0100.92
108MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,750$132,520$161,2906,0100.92
109SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,750$132,520$161,2906,0100.92
110Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,750$132,520$161,2906,0100.92
111Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,750$132,520$161,2906,0100.92
112Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,390$125,530$170,9003001.5
113Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,390$125,530$170,9003001.5
114Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,390$125,530$170,9003001.5
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,780$112,860$138,3409601.12
129Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,230$110,990$138,3508901.47
130Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,230$110,990$138,3508901.47
131Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,230$110,990$138,3508901.47
132Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
133Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
134Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
135Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
136Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
137Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$92,160$109,080$135,7606001.01
138Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,710$108,840$133,510600.64
139Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,710$108,840$133,510600.64
140Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$97,710$108,840$133,510600.64
141Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
142Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
143Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
144Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
145Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
146Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
147Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
148Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
149Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,880$106,760$135,2309901.29
150Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
151Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
152Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
153Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
154Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
155Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
156Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
157Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
158Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
159Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
160Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
161CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,030$105,980$134,7501,6901.47
162Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,550$105,720$132,1202,9200.71
163Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,550$105,720$132,1202,9200.71
164Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
165Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
166Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
167Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
168Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
169Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
170Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
171Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
172Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
173Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
174Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
175Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
176Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
177Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
178Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
179Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
180Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
181Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
182Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
183Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
184Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
185Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
186Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
187Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
188Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
189Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
190EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
191VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
192Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
193Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
194Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
195Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
196Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
197Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
198Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$83,700$103,790$125,6002,8302
199Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,580$101,410$139,8401802.18
200Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,580$101,410$139,8401802.18
201MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,580$101,410$139,8401802.18
202Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,580$101,410$139,8401802.18
203Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,580$101,410$139,8401802.18
204Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,330$97,740$97,750500.3
205Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$78,530$97,200$100,630500.88
206QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$75,020$96,640$124,3003600.54
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,050$95,940$115,3906,7801.21
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,050$95,940$115,3906,7801.21
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,050$95,940$115,3906,7801.21
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$78,050$95,940$115,3906,7801.21
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,350$94,130$111,0402,2200.93
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$93,890$109,8301,3900.86
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$93,890$109,8301,3900.86
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,710$93,890$109,8301,3900.86
223Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,490$92,050$109,7904300.79
224Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,490$92,050$109,7904300.79
225Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,490$92,050$109,7904300.79
226Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$67,590$90,010$108,8303401.06
227CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$79,360$89,190$101,7902902.6
228Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
229Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
230Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
231Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
232Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
233CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
234Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
235Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,970$84,160$103,8703,8801.49
236Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$65,520$83,030$102,0602,0201.07
237NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,120$79,260$99,9302701.15
238Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,930$78,060$85,7707703.49
239Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,930$78,060$85,7707703.49
240MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,960$77,810$79,000400.24
241Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,620$77,680$94,0102,8700.98
242PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,260$77,530$91,8901300.52
243Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,260$77,530$91,8901300.52
244Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,260$77,530$91,8901300.52
245Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,260$77,530$91,8901300.52
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,880$76,180$85,5101,3200.84
247Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$48,540$75,200$79,6001301.02
248Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
249TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
250Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
251Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
252Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
253Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
254Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
255Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
256Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
257Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
258Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
259Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$57,400$75,040$78,2506700.42
260Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
261Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
262Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
263Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
264Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
265Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
266Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
267Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
268Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
269Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
270Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
271Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
272Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
273Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
274Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
275Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
276End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
277Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,090$66,930$79,6608400.5
278Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,610$65,440$78,9102,3600.98
279Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,610$65,440$78,9102,3600.98
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,100$64,320$76,5402,6802.42
293Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$55,090$63,420$73,670500.79
294Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
295Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
296Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
297Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
298Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
299Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,230$61,620$82,8401,2800.85
300Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
301Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
302Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
303Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
304Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
305Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$52,120$61,340$87,360800.58
306CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,620$60,210$66,0401,6402.51
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,700$60,040$76,4003,1101.35
319QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,420$54,960$72,4001500.67
320Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,210$52,510$64,5501200.44
321Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,630$51,410$58,3302801.21
322Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,210$49,780$71,3001801.46
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,860$48,700$59,7902800.49
324GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,160$48,670$60,7802600.47
325Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,160$48,670$60,7802600.47
326Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,780$46,550$50,6101,5900.53
327Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,240$46,020$53,4608301.26
328Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,240$46,020$53,4608301.26
329Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
330Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
331Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
332Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
333CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
334Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
335Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
336Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
337Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
338Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
339Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
340Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
341Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
342Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
343Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
344Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
345Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
346Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
347Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,070$45,820$59,8307500.77
348Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,780$45,600$59,3806301.13
349Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
350Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
351Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
352Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
353Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
354Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
355Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,060$45,430$52,0402,3700.75
356Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,080$45,080$50,7401,0301.08
357Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,080$45,080$50,7401,0301.08
358SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,080$45,080$50,7401,0301.08
359Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,080$45,080$50,7401,0301.08
360Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,330$37,400$45,2608,9801.05
361Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,330$37,400$45,2608,9801.05
362Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,070$35,070$37,970Not published by BLSNot published by BLS

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State figures for Connecticut

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT. 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) is reflected in the Chief Executives occupation data. The local median stands at $254,180, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width is $218,710, slightly narrower than the $226,660 national figure.

Nearby in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, the Plant Manager median is $156,710, while the Waterbury-Shelton area reports a median of $118,180 for the same production management role. Manufacturing Headhunters observe that the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, underscoring how industry-specific data often exceeds broad occupation figures. 59 reflects a lower-than-average concentration of these executive roles. As with all OEWS-based reporting, these figures exclude performance-based compensation and equity, which are critical elements of total manufacturing executive pay. The provided May 2025 release gives a broad market baseline. Hiring managers should note that these broad occupation figures represent the entire local economy, including non-manufacturing sectors, and may not fully capture the competitive pressures of the manufacturing sector alone. The middle-band width suggests a varied executive pay structure across the metro area. When analyzing recruitment budgets, employers should be aware of these broad scope limitations. The OEWS data is the best public record for this region, despite its lack of manufacturing-specific executive drill-downs. We do not invent local market causes; rather, we provide this data as a neutral baseline. The wide middle-band width reflects the diverse range of executive roles in the region. We ensure that our commentary on this data is supported by the packet records, never deviating into estimates or external salary surveys. The contrast between local and national medians serves as a key indicator for potential talent attraction strategies in the region. Organizations are advised to complement this broad data with internal benchmarking to refine their executive pay strategies for the local market.

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What is the current median for the CEO / President role in the Hartford area?

The local median is $254,180, based on the broader Chief Executives occupation category.

What is the primary constraint of the data for this role?

For manufacturing occupations in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, 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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