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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Kalamazoo-Portage, 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 345 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$285,300
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$285,300
  3. Senior Director of Operations$285,300
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$149,030
  5. Process Engineering Manager$149,030
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$149,030
  7. VP of Engineering$149,030
  8. Director of R&D$149,030
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$149,030
  10. NPI Manager$149,030
  11. Capital Projects Manager$149,030
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$149,030
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$149,030
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$149,030
  15. Director of Automation$149,030
  16. Automation Manager$149,030
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$149,030
  18. R&D Manager$149,030
  19. R&D Engineer$149,030
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$149,030
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$149,030
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$149,030
  23. Plant HR Manager$131,350
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$130,760
  25. Corporate Controller$130,760

Bars show the top 25 of 345 ranked. The table below lists all 345. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$171,870$285,300$327,8801500.91
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$171,870$285,300$327,8801500.91
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$171,870$285,300$327,8801500.91
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,950$149,030$171,1902901.7
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$103,840$131,350$170,9301500.89
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,500$130,760$172,6705600.84
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$97,960$130,590$170,7002400.49
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,930$128,360$171,4804800.97
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,010$127,770$157,7304902.57
94Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,020$125,220$164,650801.21
95Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,020$125,220$164,650801.21
96Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,020$125,220$164,650801.21
97Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,020$125,220$164,650801.21
98Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,020$125,220$164,650801.21
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,460$118,100$130,5704300.33
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,460$118,100$130,5704300.33
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,460$118,100$130,5704300.33
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,460$118,100$130,5704300.33
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,460$118,100$130,5704300.33
104Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$79,550$105,220$121,0202303.56
105Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
106Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
107Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
108Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
109Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
110Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,420$104,190$145,540700.56
111Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
112Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
113Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
114Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
115Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
116Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
117Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
118Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
119Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
120Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
121Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
122CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,950$101,830$126,4704902.1
123VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
124Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
125Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
126Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
127Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
128Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
129Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
130Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
131Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
132Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
133Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
134Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
135Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
136Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,940$100,340$125,1202301.31
137VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
138VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
139Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
140General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
141Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
142EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
143Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
144Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,880$100,160$154,1802,3300.85
145Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
146Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
147Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
148Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
149Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
150Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
151Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
152Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
153Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$76,470$97,680$126,4001701.11
154Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,790$97,590$124,4806400.76
155Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,790$97,590$124,4806400.76
156Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
157Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
158Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
159Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
160Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
161Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
162Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
163Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
164Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
165Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
166Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
167Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
168Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
169Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
170Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
171Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
172Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
173Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
174Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
175Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
176Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
177Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
178Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
179Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
180Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
181Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
182EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
183VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
184Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
185Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
186Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
187Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
188Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
189Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
190Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,330$97,250$102,5301,2404.34
191Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$84,210$96,320$127,500401.03
192Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$84,210$96,320$127,500401.03
193Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$84,210$96,320$127,500401.03
194Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,750$96,190$109,720502.73
195Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,750$96,190$109,720502.73
196MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,750$96,190$109,720502.73
197Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,750$96,190$109,720502.73
198Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,750$96,190$109,720502.73
199Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,500$90,780$117,3301200.97
200Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,500$90,780$117,3301200.97
201Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,500$90,780$117,3301200.97
202QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,990$83,470$105,390500.37
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,680$77,190$98,3105001.03
212Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,870$77,150$98,800900.79
213Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,870$77,150$98,800900.79
214Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,870$77,150$98,800900.79
215Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,260$77,140$98,0201,0600.93
216Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,260$77,140$98,0201,0600.93
217Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,260$77,140$98,0201,0600.93
218Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,260$77,140$98,0201,0600.93
219Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,700$75,890$97,5402800.86
220Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,700$75,890$97,5402800.86
221Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,700$75,890$97,5402800.86
222Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
223Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
224Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
225Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
226Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
227CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
228Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
229Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,170$66,910$82,9009601.81
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,780$66,710$84,9504101.08
231Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
232Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
233Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
234Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
235Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
236Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
237Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
238Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
239Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
240Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
241Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
242Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
243Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
244Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
245Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
246Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
247End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
248Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,820$66,340$83,5106101.77
249Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,920$65,690$87,6006801.14
250QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$51,150$65,250$77,8303006.73
251Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,690$61,940$72,0101202.75
252Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,690$61,940$72,0101202.75
253CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$53,670$61,870$77,030703.11
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,470$61,270$78,7904301.34
255Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
256Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
257Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
258Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
259Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
260Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,040$60,960$80,1803701.2
261PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,880$59,880$74,900501
262Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,880$59,880$74,900501
263Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,880$59,880$74,900501
264Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,880$59,880$74,900501
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,990$59,870$76,8203600.74
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,990$59,870$76,8203600.74
267Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$58,330$59,820$75,120302.66
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,060$49,440$60,8406402.85
281GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,400$49,400$60,6206005.52
282Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,400$49,400$60,6206005.52
283Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
284TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
285Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
286Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
287Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
288Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
289Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
290Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
291Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
292Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
293Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
294Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$47,560$56,0902500.77
295CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,870$47,510$52,1803702.82
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,310$47,440$59,8708801.89
308Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$42,920$47,240$59,5902402.08
309Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$45,320$50,410900.48
310Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$45,320$50,410900.48
311SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$45,320$50,410900.48
312Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,110$45,320$50,410900.48
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,950$45,140$48,6109701.52
320Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,320$44,920$48,6705200.85
321Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,630$44,440$47,7802802.05
322Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,630$44,440$47,7802802.05
323Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,240$40,240$42,5701707.01
324Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,720$38,820$46,1306605.6
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,720$35,630$38,7601,8101.04
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,720$35,630$38,7601,8101.04
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,610$35,620$41,9002601.3

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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 Michigan

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Kalamazoo-Portage market, CEO-level roles in manufacturing show a median wage of $285,300, which exceeds the national broad-occupation median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this executive position is $156,010. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the previous median of $233,640 reflects a significant shift of $51,660.

National communications equipment manufacturing indicates a median of $409,320, though this is a national-only data point. These figures do not account for stock options or variable compensation common at the executive level.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro earn a median of $149,030, compared to a national median of $171,270 for the broader architectural and engineering management category. The local P25 to P75 band width is $41,240, set between $129,950 and $171,190. For manufacturing occupations in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The aerospace national industry row lists a median of $192,800, which is substantially higher than the broader engineering management median used for mapping.

The local P25 to P75 band width is $67,090. For manufacturing occupations in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Computer equipment manufacturing at the national level reports a median of $229,560, illustrating how specific industry pay can differ from cross-industry averages. Data is restricted by broader SOC classifications that group disparate HR functions into one bucket.

Sanitation Technicians and Production Technicians in Kalamazoo-Portage report medians of $35,630 and $35,620, respectively. For manufacturing occupations in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National medians for these roles are $36,840 and $40,110. The iron and steel industry median is $52,820, and the tobacco manufacturing industry median is $77,630. These records rely on broader occupational groupings because specific plant-floor titles remain unlisted by the BLS.

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Why is the production technician median lower in Kalamazoo than the national average?

The local median of $35,620 is lower than the national median of $40,110 for production workers. This discrepancy reflects broader occupational grouping rather than specific local plant-hiring decisions.

Does the HR manager data reflect specific plant-level authority?

No, the HR manager data maps to the broader BLS human resources manager classification. It does not account for specific levels of authority or plant-side organizational structure.

Are the sanitation technician figures for iron and steel mills?

No, the $35,630 median is for the broader janitorial occupation, whereas the $52,820 figure is the national median specifically for the iron and steel industry. These values should not be compared as a single measure.

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