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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

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 322 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$210,790
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$210,790
  3. Senior Director of Operations$210,790
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,540
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,540
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,540
  7. VP of Engineering$160,540
  8. Director of R&D$160,540
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,540
  10. NPI Manager$160,540
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,540
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,540
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,540
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,540
  15. Director of Automation$160,540
  16. Automation Manager$160,540
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,540
  18. R&D Manager$160,540
  19. R&D Engineer$160,540
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,540
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,540
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,540
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,280
  24. Corporate Controller$133,280
  25. Plant Controller$133,280

Bars show the top 25 of 322 ranked. The table below lists all 322. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$159,760$210,790$327,9501501.37
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$159,760$210,790$327,9501501.37
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$159,760$210,790$327,9501501.37
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,030$160,540$172,5901100.96
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,780$133,280$173,4603700.81
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,880$132,850$163,6901000.83
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,090$127,740$165,2602200.63
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,950$127,280$175,900400.95
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,950$127,280$175,900400.95
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,950$127,280$175,900400.95
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,950$127,280$175,900400.95
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,950$127,280$175,900400.95
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,800$118,770$138,7002101.53
85Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,380$118,760$136,080301.24
86Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,380$118,760$136,080301.24
87Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$100,380$118,760$136,080301.24
88Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
89Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
90Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
91Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
92Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
93Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
94Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
95Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
96Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,850$106,640$123,000700.62
97Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
98EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
99EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
100Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
101Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
102Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
103S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
104Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
105Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
106Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
107Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
108Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
109EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
110Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,340$104,020$135,1103401.01
111VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
112VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
113Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
114General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
115Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
116EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
117Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
118Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$70,190$102,670$152,5709600.51
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,840$102,280$127,3601901.2
131PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,710$102,110$133,5903800.41
132MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,710$102,110$133,5903800.41
133SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,710$102,110$133,5903800.41
134Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,710$102,110$133,5903800.41
135Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,710$102,110$133,5903800.41
136Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,750$101,090$126,470600.67
137Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,750$101,090$126,470600.67
138Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,750$101,090$126,470600.67
139Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,460$101,060$108,430700.88
140Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,460$101,060$108,430700.88
141Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,460$101,060$108,430700.88
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,550$98,740$136,2502801.41
177VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
178Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
179Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
180Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
181Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
182Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
183Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
184Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
185Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
186Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
187Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
188Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
189Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
190Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,500$95,680$123,9901201.01
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,620$94,990$122,1404800.83
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,620$94,990$122,1404800.83
193Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,750$81,640$95,1501000.45
194Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,750$81,640$95,1501000.45
195Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,750$81,640$95,1501000.45
196Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
197Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
198Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
199Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
200Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
201Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
202Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
203Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
204Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,950$79,070$95,4003100.94
205Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,990$78,760$94,8503200.79
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,930$76,680$94,1006300.8
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,930$76,680$94,1006300.8
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,930$76,680$94,1006300.8
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,930$76,680$94,1006300.8
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,710$71,110$79,6504801.32
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,460$66,820$82,6902200.84
219Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,930$65,230$79,890501.73
220Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,930$65,230$79,890501.73
221Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
222Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
223Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
224Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
225Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
226Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
227Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
228Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
229Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
230Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
231Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
232Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
233Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
234Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
235Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
236Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
237End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
238Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,070$64,540$76,4602801.17
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,070$63,060$75,1803300.98
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,070$63,060$75,1803300.98
241CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
2425-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
243Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
244CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
245Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
246Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
247EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
248CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
249Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
250Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
251Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
252Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
253Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,550$62,960$76,9501701.07
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,000$62,400$81,1102701.22
255Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
256TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
257Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
258Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
259Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
260Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
261Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
262Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
263Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
264Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
265Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
266Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$54,090$58,800$78,3203001.34
267CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,580$54,390$60,800800.87
268Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
269Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
270Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
271Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
272Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
273Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,130$51,540$61,5802401.12
274Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,220$48,050$50,050600.48
275Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,220$48,050$50,050600.48
276SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,220$48,050$50,050600.48
277Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,220$48,050$50,050600.48
278Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
279Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
280Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
281Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
282Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
283Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
284Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,110$46,890$51,6704901.1
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,030$45,600$57,7704101.27
297Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,200$45,480$56,3203003.89
298Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,620$44,620$47,2104901.17
299Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,040$44,240$51,420800.99
300Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,290$38,290$50,3901902.09
301Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,290$38,290$50,3901902.09
302Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
303Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
304Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
305Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
306CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
307Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
308Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
309Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
310Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
311Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
312Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
313Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
314Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
315Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
316Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
317Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
318Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
319Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
320Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,650$38,190$45,9601300.98
321Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,580$36,130$44,0101,5301.27
322Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,580$36,130$44,0101,5301.27

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State figures for Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters reviews the La Crosse-Onalaska market for the Chief Executive role, a position classified under SOC 11-1011. The current median is $210,790, which reflects a change of $18,180 from the May 2024 record. In the national manufacturing industry row for Communications Equipment Manufacturing, the median is $409,320. Data represents a broader BLS category rather than a single plant title.

For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The P25/P75 band width for the local area spans $41,560. While the national industry median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing sits at $192,800, local employment remains at 110. National statistics for this SOC show a wider middle band width of $73,140 compared to the local $41,560, indicating variance in scale between local production and national averages.

For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width sits at $71,680. Nationally, for the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing row, the median is $210,870. The local employment count is 370. The BLS does not isolate plant-specific seniority or duties within this financial occupation, meaning national benchmarks must be applied with caution.

For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $11,310. The national manufacturing row for Tobacco Manufacturing is $77,630. This role proxy is limited by the broader definition of the SOC, which encompasses multiple industrial worker types.

Sanitation Technician roles in La Crosse-Onalaska report a median of $36,130. For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $10,430. National Iron and Steel Mills industry data shows a median of $52,820. As this is a proxy for the Janitors and Cleaners SOC, the data does not account for specific industrial facility cleaning hazards.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects the updated BLS release for the broader architectural and engineering management occupation.

How does the Chief Executive median compare to national industry benchmarks?

The local median of $210,790 is lower than the $409,320 median found in the national Communications Equipment Manufacturing row. These figures provide a baseline rather than a specific offer structure.

Why is the Manufacturing Engineering Manager median higher than in the previous report?

For manufacturing occupations in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects the updated BLS release for the broader architectural and engineering management occupation.

What limits exist for the Sanitation Technician wage data?

BLS maps these roles to a broader janitorial SOC, which excludes plant-specific safety or industrial sanitation skills. The local median is $36,130 based on this general classification.

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