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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jackson, MI

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

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BLS published a median for 314 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$298,440
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$298,440
  3. Senior Director of Operations$298,440
  4. Regulatory Affairs Manager$165,710
  5. EHS Manager$165,710
  6. EHS Director$165,710
  7. Safety Manager$165,710
  8. Environmental Manager$165,710
  9. Process Safety Manager$165,710
  10. S&OP Manager$165,710
  11. Trade Compliance Manager$165,710
  12. Service / Aftermarket Manager$165,710
  13. Environmental Engineer$165,710
  14. Sustainability Manager / Director$165,710
  15. Senior EHS Manager$165,710
  16. EHS Coordinator$165,710
  17. Director of Planning$165,710
  18. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$159,680
  19. Process Engineering Manager$159,680
  20. Controls / Automation Manager$159,680
  21. VP of Engineering$159,680
  22. Director of R&D$159,680
  23. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$159,680
  24. NPI Manager$159,680
  25. Capital Projects Manager$159,680

Bars show the top 25 of 314 ranked. The table below lists all 314. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Jackson, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$178,270$298,440$526,920600.87
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$178,270$298,440$526,920600.87
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$178,270$298,440$526,920600.87
4Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
5EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
6EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
7Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
8Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
9Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
10S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
11Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
12Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
13Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
14Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
15Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
16EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
17Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$117,160$165,710$171,4901500.69
18Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
19Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
20Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
21VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
22Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
23Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
24NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
25Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
26Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
27Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
28Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
29Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
30Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
31Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
32R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
33R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
34Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
35Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
36Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,270$159,680$173,5201401.82
37VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
38Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
39Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
40National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
41Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
42National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
43Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
44Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
45Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
46Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
47Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
48Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
49Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
50Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,410$151,710$187,6801700.75
51CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
52Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
53Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
54Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$119,380$149,930$204,590700.84
55VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
56Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
57Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
58FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
59Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
60Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,660$149,930$193,7603101.02
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,590$144,120$163,060301.06
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,590$144,120$163,060301.06
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,590$144,120$163,060301.06
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,590$144,120$163,060301.06
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,590$144,120$163,060301.06
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,500$130,220$160,4003900.64
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,500$130,220$160,4003900.64
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,500$130,220$160,4003900.64
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,500$130,220$160,4003900.64
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,500$130,220$160,4003900.64
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,450$112,650$136,6102602.92
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,240$109,240$132,6102303.22
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$83,310$107,960$143,070901.07
127Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,710$100,280$126,0802100.55
128Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,710$100,280$126,0802100.55
129Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
130Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
131Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
132Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
133Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
134Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
135Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
136Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
137Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
138Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
139Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
140Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
141Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
142Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
143Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
144Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
145Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
146Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
147Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
148Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
149Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
150Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
151Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
152Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
153Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
154Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
155EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
156VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
157Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
158Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
159Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
160Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
161Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
162Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
163Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,880$96,670$104,2803002.29
164Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
165Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
166Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
167Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
168Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
169Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
170Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
171Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
172Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
173Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
174Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
175CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,390$95,280$107,4301901.83
176VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
177VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
178Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
179General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
180Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
181EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
182Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
183Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,050$91,950$137,5009700.77
184Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,320$84,760$106,060400.78
185Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,320$84,760$106,060400.78
186Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,320$84,760$106,060400.78
187Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
188Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
189Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
190Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
191Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
192Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
193Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
194Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
195Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,310$81,770$101,8002200.99
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,040$81,470$102,4905000.95
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,040$81,470$102,4905000.95
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,040$81,470$102,4905000.95
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,040$81,470$102,4905000.95
200Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,730$78,410$98,2302101.21
201Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
202Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
203Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
204Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
205Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
206CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
207Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
208Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,360$74,090$88,8205102.1
209Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,210$71,680$104,8701601.06
210Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,210$71,680$104,8701601.06
211Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,210$71,680$104,8701601.06
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,900$63,540$85,2102400.89
213Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
214Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
215Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
216Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
217Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
218Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
219Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
220Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
221Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
222Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
223Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
224Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
225Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
226Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
227Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
228Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
229End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
230Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,200$63,510$78,2103602.27
231Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,500$63,410$78,1401808.74
232Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,500$63,410$78,1401808.74
233CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,410$62,470$77,050504.4
234Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,940$61,220$90,6801100.76
235Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
236Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
237Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
238Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
239Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
240Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$56,310$60,700$76,5301200.87
241Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,570$54,290$76,9401200.54
242Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,570$54,290$76,9401200.54
243CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
2445-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
245Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
246CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
247Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
248Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
249EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
250CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
251Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
252Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
253Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
254Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
255Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,720$49,840$60,7806506.25
256Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
257TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
258Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
259Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
260Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
261Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
262Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
263Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
264Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
265Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
266Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
267Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,590$49,790$59,8601300.85
268CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,020$45,640$54,4901903.19
269Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
270Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
271CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
272Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
273Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
274First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
275Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
276Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
277Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
278Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
279Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
280Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,340$45,460$51,9605002.32
281Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,730$44,840$47,1202403.83
282Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,730$44,840$47,1202403.83
283Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
284Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
285Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
286Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
287Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
288Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
289Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,170$43,830$48,1003801.29
290Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,010$43,460$47,8702300.81
291Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$36,190$41,180$47,520403.1
292Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$35,840$40,840$48,120401.78
293Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,100$38,020$58,3201402.59
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,290$35,290$43,9302202.39
313Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,360$34,970$38,4505300.67
314Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,360$34,970$38,4505300.67

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Michigan

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

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In Jackson, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is mapped to the broader Chief Executives occupation. The local median sits at $298,440, significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, 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 $348,650, notably wider than the national middle band width of $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

The Regulatory Affairs Manager in Jackson is categorized under the Managers, All Other occupation. The local median is $165,710, which exceeds the national median of $141,900. Local pay grew by $38,730 since May 2024. The middle band width for this role locally is $54,330, whereas the national middle band width is $83,420, indicating a tighter pay clustering locally. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The location quotient of 0.69 indicates the relative concentration of this managerial role locally.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role in Jackson falls under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, 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 $40,250, compared to a wider national middle band width of $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 1.82, highlighting a sound presence of engineering managers relative to other regional roles.

The Production Technician in Jackson uses the Production Workers, All Other SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $8,640 locally, narrower than the national middle band width of $12,980. For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The location quotient is 2.39, signaling a high concentration of production staff in this area.

The Sanitation Technician position in Jackson maps to the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners occupation. The local median grew by $1,380 from May 2024 to May 2025. These compensation data do not include manufacturing-specific site cleaning premiums or hazardous duty allowances. The location quotient is 0.67.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These omissions mean the total value of executive roles is typically higher than the BLS figure.

Does the Jackson CEO median reflect the total compensation package?

For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. These omissions mean the total value of executive roles is typically higher than the BLS figure.

How does the production worker density impact the local market?

The location quotient of 2.39 indicates that Production Technicians are highly concentrated in the Jackson labor market compared to national averages. This higher saturation often correlates with consistent talent pools for common manufacturing tasks.

Why is the local middle band width for managers different from the national figure?

For manufacturing occupations in Jackson, MI, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

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