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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lancaster, PA

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

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BLS published a median for 348 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$224,160
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$224,160
  3. Senior Director of Operations$224,160
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$147,020
  5. Process Engineering Manager$147,020
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$147,020
  7. VP of Engineering$147,020
  8. Director of R&D$147,020
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$147,020
  10. NPI Manager$147,020
  11. Capital Projects Manager$147,020
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$147,020
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$147,020
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$147,020
  15. Director of Automation$147,020
  16. Automation Manager$147,020
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$147,020
  18. R&D Manager$147,020
  19. R&D Engineer$147,020
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$147,020
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$147,020
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$147,020
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,280
  24. Corporate Controller$134,280
  25. Plant Controller$134,280

Bars show the top 25 of 348 ranked. The table below lists all 348. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lancaster, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$147,120$224,160$356,5202600.8
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$147,120$224,160$356,5202600.8
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$147,120$224,160$356,5202600.8
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,710$147,020$175,3202900.81
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,860$134,280$172,9009500.69
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,420$129,480$170,6008100.78
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,070$128,050$165,2202700.76
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,590$121,570$152,7801000.74
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,590$121,570$152,7801000.74
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,590$121,570$152,7801000.74
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,590$121,570$152,7801000.74
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,590$121,570$152,7801000.74
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$86,090$111,860$138,7905501.37
85Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
86EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
87EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
88Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
89Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
90Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
91S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
92Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
93Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
94Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
95Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
96Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
97EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
98Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,800$106,720$154,4504800.47
99Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
100Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
101Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
102Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
103Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
104Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
105Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
106Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
107Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$105,210$132,4201700.53
108PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,470$104,740$131,3508500.31
109MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,470$104,740$131,3508500.31
110SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,470$104,740$131,3508500.31
111Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,470$104,740$131,3508500.31
112Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,470$104,740$131,3508500.31
113Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,920$103,320$124,990400.47
114Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,920$103,320$124,990400.47
115Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,920$103,320$124,990400.47
116VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
117Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
118Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
119Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
120Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
121Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
122Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
123Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
124Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
125Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
126Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
127Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
128Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
129Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,940$101,950$127,8204001.13
130VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
131VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
132Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
133General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
134Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
135EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
136Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
137Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,150$98,810$142,0806,9901.23
138Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$98,390$121,5002801.09
139Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$98,390$121,5002801.09
140Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,710$98,390$121,5002801.09
141Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
142Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
143Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
144Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
145Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
146Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
147Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
148Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
149Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
150Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
151Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
152Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
153Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
154Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
155Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
156Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
157Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
158Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
159Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
160Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
161Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
162Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
163Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
164Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
165Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
166Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
167EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
168VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
169Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
170Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
171Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
172Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
173Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
174Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
175Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,570$97,770$110,2706101.03
176Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
177Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
178Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
179Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
180Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
181Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,930$96,500$118,960600.25
182Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,370$95,820$120,3101,4300.83
183Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,370$95,820$120,3101,4300.83
184Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,840$86,320$105,220401.73
185Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$70,840$86,320$105,220401.73
186Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
187Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
188Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
189Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
190Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
191Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
192Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
193Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
194Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
195Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
196Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
197CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$83,710$106,0905601.17
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,870$81,990$102,7802000.86
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,870$81,990$102,7802000.86
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,870$81,990$102,7802000.86
201QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,390$81,520$87,3601300.46
202Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,270$79,270$99,120300.94
203Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,270$79,270$99,120300.94
204Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,270$79,270$99,120300.94
205Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
206Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
207Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
208Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
209Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
210Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
211Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
212Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
213Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,450$78,360$92,4609900.99
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,350$76,110$93,9201,9900.85
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,350$76,110$93,9201,9900.85
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,350$76,110$93,9201,9900.85
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,350$76,110$93,9201,9900.85
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,090$73,850$83,4201,8801.72
226Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,370$72,150$74,270801.09
227Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,110$72,040$75,130401.7
228NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,060$68,930$81,010600.58
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,620$67,120$82,2407200.91
230Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,480$65,220$81,3903400.51
231Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,480$65,220$81,3903400.51
232Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,480$65,220$81,3903400.51
233CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,180$63,960$76,300801.63
234PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,840$63,950$81,080400.39
235Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,840$63,950$81,080400.39
236Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,840$63,950$81,080400.39
237Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$47,840$63,950$81,080400.39
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,310$63,490$82,4201,2201
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,420$63,080$76,6101,2901.81
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,570$62,130$76,1801,2501.24
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,570$62,130$76,1801,2501.24
259MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,190$61,790$67,0201101.74
260Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,030$60,530$71,8409401.42
261Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,570$60,280$72,6302302.53
262Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,570$60,280$72,6302302.53
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,420$58,990$69,3205500.86
269CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,310$58,970$65,4305101.87
270GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,810$56,810$66,8101800.82
271Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,810$56,810$66,8101800.82
272CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
2735-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
274Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
275CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
276Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
277Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
278EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
279CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
280Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
281Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
282Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
283Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
284Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,490$56,700$61,9205601.21
285Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
286TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
287Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
288Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
289Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
290Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
291Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
292Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
293Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
294Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
295Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
296Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,860$54,370$63,0001,2701.88
297Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,820$51,490$64,0901901.79
298Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,690$50,050$57,7802,3801.89
299Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,000$48,780$56,2805602
300Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,000$48,780$56,2805602
301Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,460$48,780$58,3004401.79
302Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,470$48,650$58,2804401.87
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,800$47,220$58,8901,3801.43
315Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,310$46,400$60,3302702.73
316Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$37,940$46,330$48,000801.59
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,660$45,250$50,9201,9201.45
324Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,220$44,200$46,9104101.03
325Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,220$44,200$46,9104101.03
326SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,220$44,200$46,9104101.03
327Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,220$44,200$46,9104101.03
328Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
329Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
330Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
331Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
332CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
333Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
334Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
335Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
336Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
337Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
338Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
339Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
340Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
341Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
342Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
343Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
344Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
345Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
346Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,900$39,090$49,6403700.9
347Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,170$35,690$40,2603,6801.03
348Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,170$35,690$40,2603,6801.03

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State figures for Pennsylvania

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In Lancaster, Manufacturing Headhunters identifies a CEO / President (Manufacturing) median of $224,160. This is higher than the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this role is $209,400, reflecting extreme variation in top-level pay, while the national band width is $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For comparison, the national median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. Because this SOC category is extremely broad, these figures do not distinguish between small local manufacturers and large corporate entities.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Lancaster show a median of $147,020, significantly below the $171,270 national median. The local middle band width is $43,610, tighter than the national $73,140 bandwidth. For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry row reports a national $192,800 median. High location quotient figures indicate a steady demand for engineering management expertise relative to total metro employment.

For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $67,040, whereas the national middle band width is $94,490. The national Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing row median is $210,870. For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Production Technicians, mapped to the Production Workers, All Other SOC, report a $39,090 median, which is lower than the $40,110 national median. The local middle band width is $11,740, compared to $12,980 nationally. The $77,630 national Tobacco Manufacturing median exceeds local pay for this role. Sanitation Technicians report a $35,690 median, closely tracking the national $36,840 level. The local median grew by $310 since May 2024. The local middle band width is $8,090, while the national is $11,820. The $52,820 national Iron and Steel Mills median serves as a benchmark for heavy industrial sanitation roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. It does not account for specific machinery training or shift differentials required in high-intensity production environments.

How does the Lancaster CEO median compare to national averages?

The local median of $224,160 is slightly higher than the $213,990 national median. However, the $209,400 middle band width shows massive local pay dispersion, making it a difficult metric to use for fixed salary planning.

Is the CFO salary data specific to manufacturing sector finance roles?

No, these figures represent the broad Financial Managers SOC. They do not distinguish between financial oversight for a manufacturing operation and other sectors, meaning the data aggregates many non-manufacturing CFO duties.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Lancaster, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. It does not account for specific machinery training or shift differentials required in high-intensity production environments.

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