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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lebanon, 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 283 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$213,830
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$213,830
  3. Senior Director of Operations$213,830
  4. Regulatory Affairs Manager$129,420
  5. EHS Manager$129,420
  6. EHS Director$129,420
  7. Safety Manager$129,420
  8. Environmental Manager$129,420
  9. Process Safety Manager$129,420
  10. S&OP Manager$129,420
  11. Trade Compliance Manager$129,420
  12. Service / Aftermarket Manager$129,420
  13. Environmental Engineer$129,420
  14. Sustainability Manager / Director$129,420
  15. Senior EHS Manager$129,420
  16. EHS Coordinator$129,420
  17. Director of Planning$129,420
  18. CFO (Manufacturing)$121,020
  19. Corporate Controller$121,020
  20. Plant Controller$121,020
  21. VP of Finance$121,020
  22. Division Controller$121,020
  23. Assistant Plant Controller$121,020
  24. FP&A Manager (Operations)$121,020
  25. Senior Plant Controller$121,020

Bars show the top 25 of 283 ranked. The table below lists all 283. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lebanon, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$147,570$213,830$298,550300.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$147,570$213,830$298,550300.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$147,570$213,830$298,550300.48
4Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
5EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
6EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
7Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
8Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
9Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
10S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
11Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
12Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
13Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
14Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
15Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
16EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
17Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,190$129,420$157,6001000.44
18CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
19Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
20Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
21VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
22Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
23Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
24FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
25Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
26Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$86,800$121,020$149,3501200.4
27Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$96,700$112,400$135,260400.52
28VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
29Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
30Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
31National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
32Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
33National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
34Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
35Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
36Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
37Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
38Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
39Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
40Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
41Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,390$109,050$152,7201100.51
42PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,230$107,810$154,380900.16
43MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,230$107,810$154,380900.16
44SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,230$107,810$154,380900.16
45Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,230$107,810$154,380900.16
46Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,230$107,810$154,380900.16
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,570$99,160$132,6901702.04
80VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
81Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
82Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
83Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
84Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
85Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
86Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
87Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
88Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
89Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
90Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
91Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
92Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
93Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,840$96,030$118,4001001.27
94VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
95VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
96Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
97General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
98Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
99EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
100Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
101Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,640$93,290$129,4801,2301.02
102Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
103Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
104Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
105Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
106Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
107Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
108Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
109Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
110Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
111Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
112Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
113CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,610$93,210$124,360700.66
114Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
115Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
116Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
117Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
118Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
119Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
120Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
121Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
122Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
123Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
124Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
125Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
126Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
127Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
128Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
129Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
130Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
131Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
132Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
133Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
134Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
135Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
136Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
137Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
138Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
139Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
140EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
141VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
142Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
143Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
144Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
145Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
146Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
147Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
148Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,860$92,970$102,580800.67
149Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,450$92,540$110,380701.22
150Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,450$92,540$110,380701.22
151Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,450$92,540$110,380701.22
152Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,900$88,010$115,0701500.4
153Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,900$88,010$115,0701500.4
154Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,950$88,000$99,440300.71
155Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,950$88,000$99,440300.71
156Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,950$88,000$99,440300.71
157Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
158Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
159Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
160Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
161Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
162Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
163Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
164Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
165Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$80,750$93,7402601.21
166Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,470$74,190$95,4203300.65
167MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$63,220$74,190$82,010302.21
168Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,470$74,190$95,4203300.65
169Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,470$74,190$95,4203300.65
170Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,470$74,190$95,4203300.65
171Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
172Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
173Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
174Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
175Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
176CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
177Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
178Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,570$70,000$76,9705202.22
179Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,580$66,560$81,0401100.74
180Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,580$66,560$81,0401100.74
181Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,580$66,560$81,0401100.74
182Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,070$64,500$82,3101500.86
183Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,310$64,420$74,0603301.54
184Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,310$64,420$74,0603301.54
185Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,750$62,370$75,7102001.38
186Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,120$61,570$62,510301.53
187Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,120$61,570$62,510301.53
188Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,750$60,710$75,8602300.88
189Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
190Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
191Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
192Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
193Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
194Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
195Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
196Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
197Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
198Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
199Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
200Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
201Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
202Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
203Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
204Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
205End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
206Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,310$60,500$75,2802601.74
207CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
2085-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
209Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
210CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
211Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
212Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
213EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
214CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
215Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
216Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
217Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
218Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
219Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,710$52,620$62,2801701.7
220Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
221Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
222Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
223Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
224Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
225Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,970$51,650$72,2901100.79
226Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
227TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
228Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
229Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
230Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
231Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
232Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
233Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
234Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
235Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
236Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
237Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,570$50,920$58,1402501.74
238CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,300$48,760$58,700901.5
239Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$44,720$47,380$57,010901.8
240Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
241Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
242CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
243Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
244Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
245First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
246Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
247Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
248Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
249Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
250Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
251Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,710$46,240$56,6404101.99
252Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
253Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
254Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
255Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
256Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
257Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
258Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$44,830$49,0304101.45
259Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,960$44,630$46,5008303.12
260Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,490$44,400$48,640901.53
261Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,490$44,400$48,640901.53
262Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
263Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
264Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
265Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
266CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
267Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
268Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
269Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
270Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
271Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
272Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
273Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
274Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
275Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
276Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
277Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
278Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
279Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
280Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,060$39,130$61,0401201.34
281Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,750$37,830$45,760904.08
282Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,220$37,430$39,7301,0401.36
283Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,220$37,430$39,7301,0401.36

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Lebanon, 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?

The Lebanon, PA metro area manufacturing wage profile includes various management and operational roles. The CEO / President position in Lebanon shows a median of $213,830, closely tracking the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this local role is $150,980, with a previous median of $192,770.

For Regulatory Affairs Managers, the local median is $129,420, which sits below the national median of $141,900. The middle band width for this specific management profile in Lebanon is $62,410, with a significant increase from the previous median of $105,610. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasize that these roles often require complex regulatory planning beyond basic operational oversight.

CFO compensation in the area is measured under Financial Managers, with a median of $121,020. This is lower than the national median of $166,570. The local middle band width is $62,550. The prior year median for this role was $122,470, showing a slight decline. Plant Manager compensation in Lebanon is tied to the Industrial Production Managers occupation. Nearby Lancaster, PA shows a median of $111,860, while Reading, PA shows $118,830. These regional comparisons help gauge the competitive standing of local manufacturing sites.

Food Process Operators in Lebanon are represented by the broader Food Processing Workers, All Other SOC, with a median of $37,830. The national median is $39,680, and the middle band width is $8,010. The median change is $1,260. Finally, the Sanitation Technician role, mapped to Janitors and Cleaners, reports a median of $37,430. The national median for this occupation is $36,840, making the local median slightly higher. The middle band width is $6,510, and the previous median was $35,580. These positions are critical for site sanitation requirements. The location quotients for these roles indicate varied levels of industry concentration across the region.

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How does the Lebanon CFO median compare to the national figure?

The local median for a CFO in Lebanon is $121,020, which is significantly lower than the national median of $166,570. This reflects the differences between local market dynamics and broad national occupation data.

What is the difference between the local and national Sanitation Technician median?

The local median of $37,430 for a Sanitation Technician is slightly higher than the national median of $36,840. The local role also showed a median increase of $1,850 since May 2024.

Are the listed CEO salaries for Lebanon specific to a single industry?

No, the CEO salaries are based on broader occupation-by-industry cuts. The national industry figure for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is provided as a context-only reference.

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