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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Johnstown, PA

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

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BLS published a median for 311 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$153,570
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$153,570
  3. Senior Director of Operations$153,570
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$131,610
  5. Process Engineering Manager$131,610
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$131,610
  7. VP of Engineering$131,610
  8. Director of R&D$131,610
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$131,610
  10. NPI Manager$131,610
  11. Capital Projects Manager$131,610
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$131,610
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$131,610
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$131,610
  15. Director of Automation$131,610
  16. Automation Manager$131,610
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$131,610
  18. R&D Manager$131,610
  19. R&D Engineer$131,610
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$131,610
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$131,610
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$131,610
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$125,820
  24. EHS Manager$125,820
  25. EHS Director$125,820

Bars show the top 25 of 311 ranked. The table below lists all 311. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Johnstown, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$128,230$153,570$232,030801.27
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$128,230$153,570$232,030801.27
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$128,230$153,570$232,030801.27
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,710$131,610$158,270801.2
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,750$125,820$164,750800.43
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$84,600$119,510$150,020400.6
38Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
39Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
40Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
41Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
42Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
43Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
44Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
45Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
46Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,660$118,480$146,730500.75
47CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
48Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
49Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
50VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
51Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
52Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
53FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
54Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
55Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$84,730$102,420$140,1502000.79
56PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,410$100,340$131,7001400.26
57MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,410$100,340$131,7001400.26
58SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,410$100,340$131,7001400.26
59Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,410$100,340$131,7001400.26
60Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,410$100,340$131,7001400.26
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$72,140$92,670$118,270600.78
94VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
95VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
96Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
97General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
98Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
99EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
100Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
101Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$86,370$123,4901,1501.07
102Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
103Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
104Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
105Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
106Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
107Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
108Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
109Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
110Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
111Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
112Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
113Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
114Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
115Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
116Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
117Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
118Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
119Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
120Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
121Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
122Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
123Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
124Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
125Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
126Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
127Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
128EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
129VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
130Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
131Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
132Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
133Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
134Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
135Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
136Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$73,070$86,130$110,650800.75
137VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
138Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
139Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
140National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
141Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
142National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
143Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
144Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
145Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
146Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
147Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
148Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
149Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
150Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,240$85,220$122,370900.48
151VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
152Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
153Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
154Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
155Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
156Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
157Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
158Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
159Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
160Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
161Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
162Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
163Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
164Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,770$83,830$114,190500.67
165Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,140$81,070$105,3301100.35
166Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,140$81,070$105,3301100.35
167Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,370$77,810$86,630501.25
168Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,370$77,810$86,630501.25
169Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,370$77,810$86,630501.25
170Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,890$76,700$95,910400.9
171Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,890$76,700$95,910400.9
172Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,890$76,700$95,910400.9
173Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
174Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
175Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
176Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
177Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
178Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
179Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
180Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
181Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
182Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
183Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
184CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$60,710$76,210$105,300700.78
185Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
186Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
187Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
188Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
189Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
190Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
191Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
192Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
193Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,710$70,810$88,6501901
194Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,400$70,010$85,1701100.73
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,870$69,870$86,9303800.84
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,870$69,870$86,9303800.84
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,870$69,870$86,9303800.84
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,870$69,870$86,9303800.84
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$65,430$82,2201301.05
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$65,430$82,2201301.05
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$65,430$82,2201301.05
202Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
203Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
204Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
205Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
206Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
207Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
208Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
209Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
210Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
211Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
212Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
213Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
214Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
215Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
216Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
217Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
218End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
219Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$64,910$67,7901701.29
220Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
221Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
222Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
223Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
224Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
225CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
226Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
227Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,880$64,100$83,7001900.91
228Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$49,090$59,920$59,920903.47
229Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,670$59,390$74,4001400.6
230Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
231Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
232Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
233Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
234Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
235Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,510$56,620$62,310700.6
236CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
2375-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
238Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
239CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
240Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
241Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
242EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
243CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
244Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
245Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
246Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
247Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
248Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,640$54,910$59,6601501.75
249Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,140$54,330$71,6901700.87
250Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,140$54,330$71,6901700.87
251Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,220$54,050$58,7101401.1
252Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
253Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
254CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
255Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
256Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
257First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
258Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
259Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
260Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
261Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
262Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
263Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,960$50,890$59,8701600.87
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,800$46,780$50,7401701.35
276Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,160$43,100$45,5801600.65
277Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,540$41,540$50,9901501.96
278Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,540$41,540$50,9901501.96
279SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,540$41,540$50,9901501.96
280Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,540$41,540$50,9901501.96
281Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
282Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
283Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
284Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
285Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
286Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
287Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,600$38,820$46,0901800.72
288Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$28,790$36,960$47,020400.82
289Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$28,790$36,960$47,020400.82
290Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$26,670$35,810$42,750300.77
291Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
292Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
293Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
294Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
295CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
296Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
297Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
298Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
299Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
300Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
301Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
302Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
303Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
304Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
305Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
306Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
307Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
308Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
309Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,090$33,640$43,340500.67
310Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,190$29,910$36,0907601.11
311Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,190$29,910$36,0907601.11

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State figures for Pennsylvania

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Johnstown, the Manufacturing Headhunters analysis shows a CEO / President (Manufacturing) median of $153,570. This trails the national $213,990 median, with a local middle band width of $103,800 compared to the $226,660 national band. For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national benchmark for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, though local executive pay remains constrained by smaller sample sizes and differing firm scales. For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Johnstown report a $131,610 median, below the $171,270 national level. For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, 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 $39,560, much tighter than the $73,140 national band, suggesting less pay variance for engineers locally. We compare this to the $192,800 national median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing. The location quotient of 1.2 reflects the regional prevalence of engineering talent.

For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, 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 $82,000, very close to the $83,420 national width. The national median for Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing is $202,090. This role is a proxy for complex compliance duties that extend beyond standard management tasks. The local $17,250 middle band width is wider than the $12,980 national mark. The national Tobacco Manufacturing row median is $77,630, showing that local production work remains below specialized manufacturing sector wages. Sanitation Technicians report a $29,910 median, up $1,030 since last year. The local middle band width is $6,900, narrower than the national $11,820 band. For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Managers should account for this volatility when recruiting for regulatory-focused positions.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Managers should account for this volatility when recruiting for regulatory-focused positions.

Why is the local middle band width for Manufacturing Engineering Managers so much narrower than the national average?

The $39,560 local band suggests a more compressed salary structure for engineers in Johnstown compared to the highly varied national engineering market. This compressed range implies less variation in how companies value specialized engineering experience locally.

Are the figures for Production Technicians truly reflective of local manufacturing demand?

These figures rely on the broader Production Workers, All Other SOC, which lacks detail on specific technical skills. For manufacturing occupations in Johnstown, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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