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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lansing-East Lansing, MI

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

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BLS published a median for 355 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$190,650
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$190,650
  3. Senior Director of Operations$190,650
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$134,540
  5. Process Engineering Manager$134,540
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$134,540
  7. VP of Engineering$134,540
  8. Director of R&D$134,540
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$134,540
  10. NPI Manager$134,540
  11. Capital Projects Manager$134,540
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$134,540
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$134,540
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$134,540
  15. Director of Automation$134,540
  16. Automation Manager$134,540
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$134,540
  18. R&D Manager$134,540
  19. R&D Engineer$134,540
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$134,540
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$134,540
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$134,540
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$132,590
  24. Corporate Controller$132,590
  25. Plant Controller$132,590

Bars show the top 25 of 355 ranked. The table below lists all 355. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$166,630$190,650$313,6303201.13
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$166,630$190,650$313,6303201.13
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$166,630$190,650$313,6303201.13
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,180$134,540$165,4803601.17
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,250$132,590$166,0201,1901.01
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,250$131,420$162,7702600.84
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$110,780$127,150$138,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,750$126,950$162,2601000.82
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,750$126,950$162,2601000.82
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,750$126,950$162,2601000.82
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,750$126,950$162,2601000.82
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,750$126,950$162,2601000.82
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,840$124,630$167,6406000.67
66VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
67VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
68Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
69General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
70Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
71EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
72Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
73Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,990$119,140$161,6504,4700.91
74Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,330$118,610$141,080600.78
75Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,330$118,610$141,080600.78
76Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$86,330$118,610$141,080600.78
77Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
78Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
79Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
80Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
81Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
82Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
83Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
84Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
85Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
86VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
87Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
88Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
89QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
90Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
91Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
92FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
93FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
94Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
95QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
96Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
97Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
98Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
99Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
100Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
101Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
102Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
103Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
104QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
105Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
106CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
107Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
108Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
109Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$110,410$134,4405801.69
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,930$105,450$122,1603001.36
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,930$105,450$122,1603001.36
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,930$105,450$122,1603001.36
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,650$98,550$121,5906501.58
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,290$98,260$121,3608101.59
160PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,930$97,120$115,1803,0201.28
161MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,930$97,120$115,1803,0201.28
162SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,930$97,120$115,1803,0201.28
163Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,930$97,120$115,1803,0201.28
164Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,930$97,120$115,1803,0201.28
165Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,400$97,050$119,9901,3500.91
166Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,400$97,050$119,9901,3500.91
167VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
168Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
169Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
170Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
171Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
172Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
173Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
174Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
175Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
176Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
177Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
178Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
179Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
180Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,420$96,220$112,6603301.07
181Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
182Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
183Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
184Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
185Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
186Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,210$95,890$121,9201400.64
187MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$83,660$84,590$92,7601302.28
188Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
189Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
190Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
191Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
192Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
193Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
194Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
195Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
196Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$66,570$83,180$119,2803201.15
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,930$82,760$101,3101800.9
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,930$82,760$101,3101800.9
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,930$82,760$101,3101800.9
200Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,980$80,480$89,9101,1401.08
201Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,150$79,640$90,0005801
202Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,150$79,640$90,0005801
203Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,150$79,640$90,0005801
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,880$79,210$96,4302,2701.12
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,880$79,210$96,4302,2701.12
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,880$79,210$96,4302,2701.12
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,880$79,210$96,4302,2701.12
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,280$74,650$93,7707500.87
217Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,100$71,960$73,900401.79
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,980$71,720$88,3205700.84
219Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
220Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
221Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
222Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
223Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
224CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
225Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
226Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,650$70,600$83,6807700.82
227CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,310$68,860$79,410601.61
228QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$68,470$68,470$68,4703001.24
229QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$56,860$66,330$66,3301201.53
230Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$66,230$66,230$66,230501.8
231Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$66,230$66,230$66,230501.8
232MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$66,230$66,230$66,230501.8
233Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$66,230$66,230$66,230501.8
234Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$66,230$66,230$66,230501.8
235Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$49,990$63,810$83,4101401.19
236Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,030$63,030$93,940402.02
237Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,030$63,030$93,940402.02
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,400$62,740$75,5104300.7
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,190$60,590$74,3802900.53
262Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,910$60,440$77,4904900.85
263PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,640$60,160$79,160500.57
264Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,640$60,160$79,160500.57
265Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,640$60,160$79,160500.57
266Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,640$60,160$79,160500.57
267Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,020$59,970$79,1202803.53
268Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,020$59,970$79,1202803.53
269CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
2705-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
271Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
272CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
273Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
274Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
275EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
276CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
277Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
278Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
279Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
280Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
281Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,360$59,850$67,0707501.87
282Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
283Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
284Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
285Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
286Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
287Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,110$59,600$71,400601.26
288Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,810$56,210$68,8307200.83
289Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,810$56,210$68,8307200.83
290Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$52,940$55,430$67,2401101.12
291Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
292TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
293Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
294Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
295Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
296Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
297Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
298Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
299Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
300Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
301Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
302Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,540$50,370$60,4903700.64
303CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,630$49,110$59,9902701.15
304Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,650$49,040$51,1902201.04
305Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,270$48,200$77,8004501.89
306Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,270$48,200$77,8004501.89
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,730$47,880$58,8407700.93
319Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,560$47,380$51,650501.24
320GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,170$45,930$49,5401300.69
321Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,170$45,930$49,5401300.69
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,840$45,070$51,7807900.73
323Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,360$44,860$53,8901500.73
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,690$44,220$49,0908200.72
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$42,750$47,590700.2
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$42,750$47,590700.2
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$42,750$47,590700.2
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$42,750$47,590700.2
335Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
336Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
337Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
338Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
339CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
340Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
341Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
342Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
343Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
344Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
345Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
346Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
347Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
348Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
349Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
350Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
351Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
352Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
353Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,860$41,410$47,8402100.6
354Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,160$35,730$38,5003,1701.03
355Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,160$35,730$38,5003,1701.03

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Michigan

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Chief Executive roles in Lansing-East Lansing show a median of $190,650. For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry row for Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320.

This SOC includes a wide variety of business environments beyond industrial manufacturing. BLS reporting captures the general executive level, not the specialized plant-focused executive.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro report a median of $134,540, a change of $5,900. The middle band width is $37,300. The national industry median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is $192,800. These statistics reflect a broad occupation cut. Regional industry demand for engineering management seems to align with broader sector ranges rather than high-spec aerospace norms.

For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, 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 $59,770. National industry row data for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing is $210,870. The local role is measured via the broad Financial Managers SOC. These figures provide a baseline for local financial talent but do not capture industry-specific fiscal duties.

Production Technician roles, mapped to Production Workers, All Other, report a median of $41,410. For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, 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 $10,980. National Tobacco Manufacturing industry row reports $77,630. This SOC proxy serves to consolidate varied plant-specific tasks, which prevents a precise measure of specialized production worker earnings within the Lansing metro.

Sanitation Technician roles show a median of $35,730. For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, 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 $7,340. National Iron and Steel Mills industry median is $52,820. This role proxy is based on the janitorial and cleaning SOC. The role does not reflect special industrial sanitation credentialing, focusing instead on broader facility maintenance standards across all sectors.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Yes: For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This current figure relies on the broader production workers SOC.

How does the CFO role relate to the Audio and Video industry row?

The local median of $132,590 is lower than the $210,870 national industry row. These figures provide a broader market context for finance roles.

What is the middle band width for Sanitation Technicians?

This narrow range indicates consistent pay patterns for the general janitorial sector.

Are Production Technician wages higher than the previous year?

Yes: For manufacturing occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This current figure relies on the broader production workers SOC.

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