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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lima, OH

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 310 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$152,770
  2. Process Engineering Manager$152,770
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$152,770
  4. VP of Engineering$152,770
  5. Director of R&D$152,770
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$152,770
  7. NPI Manager$152,770
  8. Capital Projects Manager$152,770
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$152,770
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$152,770
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$152,770
  12. Director of Automation$152,770
  13. Automation Manager$152,770
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$152,770
  15. R&D Manager$152,770
  16. R&D Engineer$152,770
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$152,770
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$152,770
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$152,770
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$150,740
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$150,740
  22. Senior Director of Operations$150,740
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$125,380
  24. Corporate Controller$125,380
  25. Plant Controller$125,380

Bars show the top 25 of 310 ranked. The table below lists all 310. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lima, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,490$152,770$166,430500.72
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,850$150,740$357,940300.49
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,850$150,740$357,940300.49
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$89,850$150,740$357,940300.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,660$125,380$164,1601500.57
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,620$121,000$166,460300.15
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,160$117,990$152,6101501.92
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$94,940$115,800$164,230500.73
80PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,560$114,600$154,4601400.25
81MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,560$114,600$154,4601400.25
82SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,560$114,600$154,4601400.25
83Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,560$114,600$154,4601400.25
84Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,560$114,600$154,4601400.25
85Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,110$114,430$137,240401.46
86Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,110$114,430$137,240401.46
87Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,110$114,430$137,240401.46
88Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,110$114,430$137,240401.46
89Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,110$114,430$137,240401.46
90VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
91Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
92Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
93National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
94Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
95National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
96Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
97Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
98Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
99Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
100Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
101Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
102Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
103Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,690$114,100$161,6701600.81
104Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
105Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
106Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
107Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
108Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
109Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
110Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
111Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
112Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
113Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
114Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
115Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
116Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
117Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
118Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
119Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
120Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
121Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
122Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
123Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
124Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
125Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
126Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
127Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
128Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
129Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
130EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
131VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
132Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
133Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
134Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
135Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
136Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
137Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
138Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,220$105,140$122,5403102.64
139Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
140Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
141Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
142Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
143Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
144Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
145Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
146Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
147Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
148Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
149Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
150CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,250$99,290$128,670500.52
151VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
152Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
153Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
154Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
155Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
156Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
157Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
158Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
159Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
160Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
161Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
162Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
163Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
164Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,740$94,960$109,880901.26
165QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,860$94,580$94,580300.62
166Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,170$93,610$121,200501.03
167Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,170$93,610$121,200501.03
168Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$66,170$93,610$121,200501.03
169Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
170TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
171Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
172Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
173Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
174Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
175Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
176Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
177Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
178Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
179Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
180Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$53,680$85,790$85,7904703.54
181Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,890$84,730$93,650703.61
182Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,890$84,730$93,650703.61
183MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$66,130$82,640$91,640906.99
184Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,990$82,420$108,980701.63
185Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,990$82,420$108,980701.63
186Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,990$82,420$108,980701.63
187Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,720$81,670$104,7101500.42
188Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,720$81,670$104,7101500.42
189VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
190VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
191Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
192General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
193Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
194EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
195Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
196Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,600$80,720$126,2701,2101.08
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,280$78,820$99,2602101.04
206Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
207Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
208Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
209Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
210Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
211CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
212Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
213Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,740$76,350$96,2504602.13
214Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,170$75,600$84,6902501.04
215Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
216Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
217Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
218Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
219Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
220Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
221Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
222Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
223Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
224Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
225Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
226Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
227Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
228Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
229Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
230Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
231End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
232Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,270$74,470$83,4501801.26
233Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,720$72,980$86,3403000.64
234Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,720$72,980$86,3403000.64
235Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,720$72,980$86,3403000.64
236Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,720$72,980$86,3403000.64
237Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$56,680$72,570$95,6601003.61
238Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,350$72,330$83,2201601
239Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,410$71,210$86,950700.54
240Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,410$71,210$86,950700.54
241Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,410$71,210$86,950700.54
242Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,940$61,930$73,1902301.16
243Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,940$61,930$73,1902301.16
244Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,830$60,950$66,0401601.24
245Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
246Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
247Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
248Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
249Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
250Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,840$60,230$79,9901501.17
251Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
252Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
253CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
254Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
255Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
256First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
257Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
258Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
259Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
260Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
261Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
262Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,010$57,990$74,3705002.59
263CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
2645-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
265Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
266CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
267Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
268Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
269EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
270CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
271Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
272Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
273Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
274Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
275Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$53,950$59,6001201.35
276CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,480$46,240$62,4901602.96
277Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
278Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
279Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
280Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
281Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
282Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
283Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,150$45,130$47,1603401.29
284Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,930$43,740$46,4502901.15
285Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,590$43,720$45,920901.9
286Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$31,950$39,440$50,2201001.78
287Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$31,950$39,440$50,2201001.78
288Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$36,490$36,490$44,840403.7
289Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,670$35,670$42,920701.45
290Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,660$35,390$41,2408301.17
291Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,660$35,390$41,2408301.17
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$26,010$34,350$37,4402102.6

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Ohio

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Lima, OH. 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 Lima, OH metro area manufacturing wage profile covers key leadership and technical roles. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position reports a median of $152,770, which is lower than the national median of $171,270. The middle band width for this role is $37,940, with a previous median of $150,040.

Manufacturing Headhunters are aware that compensation for these roles in Lima is influenced by regional competition in the aerospace and broader industrial sectors. The CEO / President median in Lima is $150,740, contrasted with a national median of $213,990.

For CFOs in Lima, the local median is $125,380, compared to the national median of $166,570. The middle band width is $78,500. For manufacturing occupations in Lima, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Regional benchmarks for Plant Managers show a median of $110,760 in Toledo, OH and $105,680 in Fort Wayne, IN. These nearby hubs offer important context for hiring managers regarding local expectations for management salaries.

Sanitation Technicians in Lima report a median of $35,390, compared to the national median of $36,840. The middle band width is $11,580, with a previous median of $29,970. For manufacturing occupations in Lima, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Finally, the Production Technician role in Lima has a median of $34,350, below the national median of $40,110. The middle band width is $11,430. The location quotients clarify the specific employment concentration for these roles in the local manufacturing sector. These annual figures exclude non-wage compensation like employer benefits, as standard BLS reporting protocols do not capture those metrics.

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What is the median change for the Sanitation Technician role?

For manufacturing occupations in Lima, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Lima, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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