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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

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 314 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$204,450
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$204,450
  3. Senior Director of Operations$204,450
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$177,640
  5. Process Engineering Manager$177,640
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$177,640
  7. VP of Engineering$177,640
  8. Director of R&D$177,640
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$177,640
  10. NPI Manager$177,640
  11. Capital Projects Manager$177,640
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$177,640
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$177,640
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$177,640
  15. Director of Automation$177,640
  16. Automation Manager$177,640
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$177,640
  18. R&D Manager$177,640
  19. R&D Engineer$177,640
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$177,640
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$177,640
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$177,640
  23. Plant Manager$124,050
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$124,050
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$124,050

Bars show the top 25 of 314 ranked. The table below lists all 314. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$137,140$204,450$321,560400.29
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$137,140$204,450$321,560400.29
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$137,140$204,450$321,560400.29
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,170$177,640$214,4701701.15
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,470$124,050$159,3702701.66
56Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,930$122,410$162,920300.54
57Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,930$122,410$162,920300.54
58Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,930$122,410$162,920300.54
59Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,930$122,410$162,920300.54
60Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,930$122,410$162,920300.54
61CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
62Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
63Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
64VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
65Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
66Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
67FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
68Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
69Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,070$121,020$166,2403100.57
70VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
71Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
72Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
73National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
74Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
75National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
76Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
77Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
78Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
79Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
80Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
81Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
82Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
83Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,240$120,980$159,4702000.49
84Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,670$119,620$149,3001400.95
85VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
86Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
87Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
88Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
89Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
90Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
91Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
92Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
93Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
94Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
95Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
96Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
97Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
98Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$91,120$112,900$150,980800.53
99Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
100Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
101Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
102Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
103Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
104Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
105Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
106Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
107Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
108Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
109Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
110CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,740$100,690$129,5205102.61
111VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
112VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
113Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
114General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
115Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
116EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
117Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
118Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,660$100,600$157,7601,0300.45
119PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,670$99,750$123,5704900.44
120MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,670$99,750$123,5704900.44
121SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,670$99,750$123,5704900.44
122Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,670$99,750$123,5704900.44
123Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,670$99,750$123,5704900.44
124Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
125Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
126Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
127Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
128Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
129Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
130Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
131Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
132Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
133Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
134Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
135Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
136Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
137Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
138Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
139Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
140Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
141Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
142Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
143Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
144Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
145Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
146Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
147Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
148Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
149Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
150EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
151VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
152Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
153Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
154Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
155Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
156Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
157Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
158Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,310$98,640$122,8206302.64
159Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
160Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
161Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
162Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
163Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
164Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
165Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
166Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
167Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,340$95,150$105,9901200.88
168Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,120$88,340$110,3002202.13
169Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,120$88,340$110,3002202.13
170Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,120$88,340$110,3002202.13
171Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
172EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
173EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
174Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
175Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
176Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
177S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
178Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
179Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
180Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
181Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
182Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
183EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
184Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$60,610$87,780$149,870700.16
185Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,720$85,130$102,910402.38
186Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,720$85,130$102,910402.38
187Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$82,720$85,130$102,910402.38
188Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,760$83,330$108,7502900.41
189Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,760$83,330$108,7502900.41
190QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$68,480$82,060$127,1201401.21
191Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
192Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
193Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
194Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
195Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
196Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
197Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
198Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
199Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,510$80,220$96,1304000.99
200Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$69,820$80,060$81,360802.25
201Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$69,820$80,060$81,360802.25
202Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,320$78,540$87,9705801.17
203Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,180$78,120$89,8002600.96
204Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,180$78,120$89,8002600.96
205Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,180$78,120$89,8002600.96
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,560$77,740$102,8105700.6
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,560$77,740$102,8105700.6
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,560$77,740$102,8105700.6
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,560$77,740$102,8105700.6
210Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,860$77,620$108,8501201.27
211Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,860$77,620$108,8501201.27
212Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,860$77,620$108,8501201.27
213Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
214Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
215Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
216Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
217Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
218CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
219Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
220Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,370$74,770$76,5201,7203.88
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,490$73,960$82,3403701.15
222MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$60,760$72,450$76,920401.62
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,180$70,130$78,7003701.29
241PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,530$67,550$80,040501.25
242Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,530$67,550$80,040501.25
243Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,530$67,550$80,040501.25
244Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,530$67,550$80,040501.25
245QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,970$64,190$97,720802.22
246CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$50,550$63,570$78,220301.79
247Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,620$62,630$78,6801302.89
248CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
2495-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
250Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
251CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
252Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
253Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
254EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
255CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
256Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
257Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
258Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
259Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
260Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,720$62,220$62,2207203.81
261Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,110$61,760$76,1502900.71
262Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,110$61,760$76,1502900.71
263Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,700$61,430$73,2902300.84
264Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
265Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
266Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
267Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
268Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
269Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,080$61,200$74,6002500.99
270CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,020$57,280$75,2301801.63
271Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,240$52,710$63,8302602.28
272Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$49,240$52,710$63,8302602.28
273Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$42,570$52,140$98,2701202.13
274Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
275Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
276CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
277Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
278Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
279First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
280Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
281Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
282Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
283Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
284Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
285Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,900$49,460$63,1006801.73
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,910$49,020$53,4205602.03
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,810$46,890$48,7805300.98
305Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,040$46,370$53,730402.07
306Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,650$43,720$46,8202900.56
307Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,990$39,100$49,440700.72
308Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,230$38,730$45,8402501.55
309Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,230$38,730$45,8402501.55
310SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,230$38,730$45,8402501.55
311Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,230$38,730$45,8402501.55
312Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,080$38,450$38,9302,1001.45
313Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,080$38,450$38,9302,1001.45
314Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$31,400$36,560$40,600Not published by BLSNot published by BLS

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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, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Production Technician, Setup Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Process Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Battery Cell Production Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, CIP Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Skilled Machine Operator, Utility / Relief Operator, Production Trainer (OJT Trainer), Senior Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter), Control Room (DCS) Operator, Batch Maker / Compounder, Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating), Retort / Thermal Process Operator, Brewer / Cellar Operator, Senior Process Technician, Lead Process Technician.

State figures for Indiana

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

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Chief Executive roles in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area report a median of $204,450. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, 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 $184,420, indicating wide pay variation.

The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry row sits at $409,320. Note that BLS data reflects broad Chief Executive classification rather than specific plant leadership tiers.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro show a median of $177,640, a change of -$680. The middle band width is $73,300. The national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry median is $192,800. Data is derived from broader architectural and engineering management SOCs. These figures represent aggregated regional pay and do not isolate specific manufacturing engineering sub-disciplines.

Plant Manager roles, mapped to Industrial Production Managers, have a median of $124,050. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing nationally reflects a median of $155,730. The local employment of 270 represents a higher concentration than many other regional management roles.

The Sanitation Technician position, a proxy for Janitors and Cleaners, reports a median of $38,450. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, 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 $5,850. The Iron and Steel Mills industry row lists a median of $52,820. These figures rely on a broad occupation SOC and do not account for local facility-specific maintenance demands.

Injection Molding Technician, mapped to Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, displays a median of $36,560. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, 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 $9,200. National Iron and Steel Mills data indicates a median of $65,420 for that industry row. Because this is a process-specific title within a broader SOC, these figures do not capture unique plant-level molding expertise.

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What is the recent median change for Plant Managers in this metro?

For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This brings the current local median to $124,050.

How do local Sanitation Technician wages compare to the Iron and Steel industry row?

The local median of $38,450 is lower than the national industry median of $52,820. These metrics measure different occupational and industrial scope levels.

What is the middle band width for the Chief Executive role?

The middle band width for Chief Executives is $184,420. This indicates significant variance within the top 50 percent of the reported wage range.

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