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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Kenosha, 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 327 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$215,930
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$215,930
  3. Senior Director of Operations$215,930
  4. VP of Sales (Industrial)$145,180
  5. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$145,180
  6. Director of Sales$145,180
  7. National Sales Manager$145,180
  8. Key Account Manager$145,180
  9. National Account Manager$145,180
  10. Business Development Manager$145,180
  11. Territory Sales Manager$145,180
  12. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$145,180
  13. Product Manager (Industrial)$145,180
  14. Field Service Manager$145,180
  15. Senior Applications Engineer$145,180
  16. Lead Field Service Engineer$145,180
  17. Traveling Field Service Engineer$145,180
  18. CFO (Manufacturing)$142,000
  19. Corporate Controller$142,000
  20. Plant Controller$142,000
  21. VP of Finance$142,000
  22. Division Controller$142,000
  23. Assistant Plant Controller$142,000
  24. FP&A Manager (Operations)$142,000
  25. Senior Plant Controller$142,000

Bars show the top 25 of 327 ranked. The table below lists all 327. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Kenosha, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$166,260$215,930$329,2101201.22
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$166,260$215,930$329,2101201.22
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$166,260$215,930$329,2101201.22
4VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
5Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
6Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
7National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
8Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
9National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
10Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
11Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
12Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
13Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
14Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
15Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
16Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
17Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$108,000$145,180$202,0402000.65
18CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
19Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
20Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
21VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
22Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
23Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
24FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
25Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
26Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,530$142,000$186,7102600.64
27Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
28Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
29Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
30VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
31Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
32Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
33NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
34Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
35Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
36Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
37Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
38Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
39Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
40Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
41R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
42R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
43Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
44Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
45Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,370$139,120$170,700800.72
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,400$133,330$168,250800.71
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,210$130,330$159,0404100.5
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,210$130,330$159,0404100.5
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,210$130,330$159,0404100.5
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,210$130,330$159,0404100.5
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,210$130,330$159,0404100.5
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$128,410$207,830400.87
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$128,410$207,830400.87
54Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$128,410$207,830400.87
55Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$128,410$207,830400.87
56Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$128,410$207,830400.87
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,160$118,990$150,4402602.17
90Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
91EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
92EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
93Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
94Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
95Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
96S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
97Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
98Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
99Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
100Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
101Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
102EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
103Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$90,110$108,020$159,7002400.78
104VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
105VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
106Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
107General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
108Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
109EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
110Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
111Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,850$106,310$168,4808400.49
112Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$98,160$104,420$129,070600.76
113Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$98,160$104,420$129,070600.76
114Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$98,160$104,420$129,070600.76
115Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
116Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
117Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
118Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
119Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
120Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
121Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
122Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
123Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,430$101,690$121,330600.58
124VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
125Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
126Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
127Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
128Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
129Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
130Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
131Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
132Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
133Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
134Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
135Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
136Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
137Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,390$100,130$135,5902702.5
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,290$99,040$123,4503001.69
173Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,100$93,850$124,4003100.59
174Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,100$93,850$124,4003100.59
175Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,680$87,890$108,320500.76
176Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,680$87,890$108,320500.76
177Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,680$87,890$108,320500.76
178Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
179Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
180Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
181Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
182Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
183Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
184Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
185Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
186Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
187Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
188Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
189CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,500$84,780$102,4301401
190Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$77,260$84,520$101,100802.01
191Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
192Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
193Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
194Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
195Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
196Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
197Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
198Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
199Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,130$82,110$100,1802400.81
200Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,900$79,720$101,930900.42
201Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,900$79,720$101,930900.42
202Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,900$79,720$101,930900.42
203Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,550$78,840$100,1705700.81
204Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,550$78,840$100,1705700.81
205Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,550$78,840$100,1705700.81
206Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,550$78,840$100,1705700.81
207PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,420$77,340$77,450601.91
208Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,420$77,340$77,450601.91
209Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,420$77,340$77,450601.91
210Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,420$77,340$77,450601.91
211Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,230$74,970$88,0401200.33
212Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$63,520$72,500$79,7006102.02
213Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$63,520$72,500$79,7006102.02
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,260$70,470$83,6806001.83
222Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
223Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
224Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
225Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
226Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
227Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
228Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
229Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
230Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
231Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
232Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
233Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
234Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
235Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
236Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
237Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
238End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
239Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,380$70,430$77,0104201.99
240Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,170$70,300$88,8502200.92
241Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,120$62,550$76,600301.12
242Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,120$62,550$76,600301.12
243Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,900$61,260$80,7701200.59
244GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$53,410$61,180$61,1801201.78
245Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$53,410$61,180$61,1801201.78
246CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
2475-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
248Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
249CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
250Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
251Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
252EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
253CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
254Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
255Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
256Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
257Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
258Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,260$59,800$64,1102301.67
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,060$59,390$63,2803301.76
265Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,980$58,110$62,9401,3003.46
266Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
267TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
268Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
269Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
270Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
271Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
272Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
273Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
274Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
275Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
276Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
277Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,690$57,780$61,2802501.25
278Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,020$51,130$57,3901802.14
279Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$46,020$51,130$57,3901802.14
280Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$48,240$50,540$59,780500.67
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,970$49,380$61,3201401.76
282Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
283Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
284Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
285Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
286Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
287Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
288Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,820$47,880$55,5701,0402.62
289Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
290Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
291Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
292Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
293CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
294Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
295Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
296Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
297Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
298Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
299Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
300Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
301Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
302Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
303Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
304Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
305Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
306Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
307Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,680$46,590$48,2101801.46
308Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
309Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
310CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
311Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
312Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
313First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
314Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
315Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
316Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
317Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
318Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
319Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,110$56,9206102.12
320Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,700$45,670$47,8402703.72
321Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,700$45,530$48,5802401.96
322Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,700$45,530$48,5802401.96
323SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,700$45,530$48,5802401.96
324Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,700$45,530$48,5802401.96
325Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$31,480$39,050$48,6601605.47
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,190$37,500$45,9701,1201.05
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,190$37,500$45,9701,1201.05

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology 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: Kenosha, WI. 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?

Kenosha manufacturing roles exhibit specific wage patterns compared to regional hubs. CEO-level roles report a median of $215,930, close to the national broad-occupation median of $213,990. The local P25 to P75 range is $162,950, spanning $166,260 to $329,210. Manufacturing Headhunters notes a decrease of $15,270 from the prior $231,200 median.

The communications equipment industry, while national, lists a median of $409,320. These figures group executives across all industries, masking potential private manufacturing sector variances.

VP of Sales (Industrial) roles report a local median of $145,180, which is slightly below the national broad-occupation median of $148,270. The local middle-band width is $94,040, between $108,000 and $202,040. The previous median was $130,310, reflecting a positive shift of $14,870. The computer peripheral equipment industry national median is $215,500. This role mapping captures a broad sales management group, meaning duties vary significantly depending on the product lines and organizational hierarchies involved in the specific business.

CFO roles, mapped to financial managers, show a local median of $142,000 against a national median of $166,570. The middle-band width is $84,180. Comparing to the prior median of $138,070, the median increased by $3,930. Audio and video equipment manufacturing reports a $210,870 national median. These financial management statistics include all sectors, which may skew the median if local manufacturing firms are smaller than the national average-sized corporations in the full BLS data pool.

Extrusion Technicians and Sanitation Technicians show medians of $39,050 and $37,500. Extrusion Technician roles show a P25 to P75 width of $17,180. The Sanitation Technician median increased slightly by $300 to $37,500 from $37,200. National medians are $47,720 for extruding roles and $36,840 for sanitation-related janitorial roles. Paper manufacturing national industry wages are $61,770, while iron and steel wages are $52,820. These local figures rely on broad SOC categories and do not distinguish by specialized machine settings or specific plant process credentials.

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Why is the extrusion technician median lower than the national broad occupation?

The Kenosha median of $39,050 is based on the broader extrusion occupation, which is generally lower than the national median of $47,720. This broader measure does not account for specific process requirements at local plants.

How does the CFO median compare to the broad financial manager category?

This reflects the broad SOC grouping, which includes all financial management regardless of size or sector.

Are sanitation technician wages specific to the iron and steel industry?

No, the sanitation technician median of $37,500 represents the broader janitorial occupation. The iron and steel national industry median is $52,820, showing the variation between broad occupational mapping and industry-specific data.

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