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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Janesville-Beloit, WI

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 285 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$218,840
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$218,840
  3. Senior Director of Operations$218,840
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$144,070
  5. Process Engineering Manager$144,070
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$144,070
  7. VP of Engineering$144,070
  8. Director of R&D$144,070
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$144,070
  10. NPI Manager$144,070
  11. Capital Projects Manager$144,070
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$144,070
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$144,070
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$144,070
  15. Director of Automation$144,070
  16. Automation Manager$144,070
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$144,070
  18. R&D Manager$144,070
  19. R&D Engineer$144,070
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$144,070
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$144,070
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$144,070
  23. Plant HR Manager$139,360
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$138,360
  25. Corporate Controller$138,360

Bars show the top 25 of 285 ranked. The table below lists all 285. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Janesville-Beloit, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$163,740$218,840$345,1301001.14
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$163,740$218,840$345,1301001.14
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$163,740$218,840$345,1301001.14
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,470$144,070$170,610700.72
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$105,660$139,360$161,000900.92
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,230$138,360$188,9202600.7
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,920$129,940$189,6002000.71
47VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
48VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
49Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
50General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
51Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
52EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
53Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
54Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,720$121,540$173,9408300.53
55Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
56Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
57Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
58Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
59Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
60Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
61Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
62Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
63Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,090$107,140$120,120700.74
64PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,980$105,670$135,4002800.37
65MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,980$105,670$135,4002800.37
66SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,980$105,670$135,4002800.37
67Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,980$105,670$135,4002800.37
68Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,980$105,670$135,4002800.37
69Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
70EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
71EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
72Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
73Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
74Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
75S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
76Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
77Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
78Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
79Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
80Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
81EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
82Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$105,070$137,6902500.89
83Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,220$99,620$123,500600.81
84Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,220$99,620$123,500600.81
85Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$93,220$99,620$123,500600.81
86VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
87Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
88Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
89Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
90Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
91Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
92Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
93Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
94Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
95Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
96Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
97Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
98Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
99Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$96,900$126,4501701.75
100Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
101Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
102Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
103Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
104Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
105Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
106Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
107Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
108Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
109Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
110Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
111Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
112Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
113Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
114Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
115Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
116Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
117Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
118Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
119Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
120Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
121Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
122Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
123Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
124Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
125Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
126EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
127VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
128Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
129Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
130Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
131Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
132Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
133Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
134Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,560$96,110$105,5302601.6
135Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$75,500$95,430$102,860400.95
136Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
137Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
138Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
139Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
140Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
141Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
142Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
143Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
144Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
145Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
146Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
147CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,890$93,550$110,4401501.1
148Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,370$92,280$117,4104901.02
149Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,370$92,280$117,4104901.02
150Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,640$89,070$109,770801.33
151Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,640$89,070$109,770801.33
152Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,640$89,070$109,770801.33
153Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,640$82,170$96,9405601.63
154Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,020$80,530$99,980800.4
155Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,020$80,530$99,980800.4
156Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$67,020$80,530$99,980800.4
157Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
158Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
159Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
160Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
161Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
162Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
163Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
164Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
165Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$80,270$96,7202500.92
166Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,930$77,100$97,8405000.77
167Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,930$77,100$97,8405000.77
168Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,930$77,100$97,8405000.77
169Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,930$77,100$97,8405000.77
170Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
171Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
172Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
173Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
174Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
175CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
176Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
177Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,520$73,440$83,9906702.21
178Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,960$66,710$80,2802901.31
179Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,060$65,450$74,1003801.36
180Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,060$65,450$74,1003801.36
181Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
182Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
183Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
184Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
185Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
186Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
187Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
188Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
189Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
190Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
191Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
192Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
193Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
194Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
195Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
196Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
197End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
198Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,130$62,620$74,6003001.5
199Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,280$61,670$73,600401.63
200Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$54,280$61,670$73,600401.63
201Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
202TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
203Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
204Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
205Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
206Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
207Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
208Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
209Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
210Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
211Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
212Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,060$60,000$67,0205202.8
213Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,290$59,770$71,3901500.83
214Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
215Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
216Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
217Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
218Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
219Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,940$57,960$66,9302201.25
220Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,990$51,200$52,4102107.58
221Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
222Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
223CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
224Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
225Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
226First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
227Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
228Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
229Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
230Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
231Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
232Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,740$48,320$55,4205301.99
233CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,440$48,040$57,2202202.9
234Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,630$47,630$57,5101602.04
235Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,630$47,630$57,5101602.04
236GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,010$47,510$59,7801302.1
237Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,010$47,510$59,7801302.1
238CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
2395-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
240Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
241CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
242Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
243Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
244EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
245CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
246Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
247Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
248Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
249Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
250Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$36,470$46,810$59,9303402.63
251Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
252Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
253Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
254Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
255Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
256Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
257Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,420$46,600$49,4007101.92
258Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,760$46,090$52,3706301.82
259Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,240$45,510$58,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
260Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,240$45,510$58,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
261SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,240$45,510$58,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
262Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,240$45,510$58,240Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
263Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,340$45,430$58,130901.43
264Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
265Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
266Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
267Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
268CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
269Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
270Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
271Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
272Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
273Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
274Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
275Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
276Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
277Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
278Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
279Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
280Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
281Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
282Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,730$40,290$45,6501701.47
283Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,590$36,810$45,5503104.64
284Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,180$36,570$44,2701,0301.04
285Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,180$36,570$44,2701,0301.04

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Plant Manager, Plant Director / Site Director, Assistant Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift), Plant Startup / Launch Manager, Sanitation Manager, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer, Director of Quality, Quality Manager, QC Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, FSQA Manager, FSQA Director, Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, QA Manager, Procurement Manager, Production Superintendent, Area Manager, Value Stream Manager, Department Manager, Sanitation Supervisor, Bilingual Production Supervisor, Second Shift Production Supervisor, Third Shift Production Supervisor, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Lab Manager, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, QC Microbiology Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Wisconsin

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

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In the Janesville-Beloit area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) is mapped to the broader Chief Executives SOC. The local median is $218,840, which is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. The local middle band width is $181,390, which is notably narrower than the national middle band width of $226,660.

For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager role in Janesville-Beloit, WI, falls under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 for this local role is $41,140, whereas the national middle band width is $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 0.72.

The Plant HR Manager in Janesville-Beloit, WI, is mapped to the Human Resources Managers SOC. The local median is $139,360, which is below the national median of $149,280. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 $55,340, narrower than the national middle band width of $88,180. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 employment concentration, with a location quotient of 0.92, is quite stable.

The Injection Molding Technician in Janesville-Beloit, WI, maps to the Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 $10,960, which is narrower than the national middle band width of $13,750. These figures are base hourly equivalents and do not account for hazardous environment premiums or machine-specific certification pay. The local location quotient is a high 4.64.

The Sanitation Technician position in Janesville-Beloit, WI, relies on the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. The local median is $36,570, which is slightly lower than the national median of $36,840. The local middle band width is $13,090, wider than the national middle band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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 1.04.

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What does the high location quotient for Injection Molding Technicians imply?

A location quotient of 4.64 indicates a very high concentration of this role within the Janesville-Beloit labor market. This suggests a local industrial focus on molding and casting, potentially creating a reliable, albeit specialized, labor pool.

How do we compare the local and national median for HR Managers?

The local median of $139,360 is slightly lower than the $149,280 national baseline.

Are the figures for the CEO role comprehensive?

No: For manufacturing occupations in Janesville-Beloit, WI, 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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