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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lynchburg, VA

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 333 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$219,400
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$219,400
  3. Senior Director of Operations$219,400
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$155,370
  5. Corporate Controller$155,370
  6. Plant Controller$155,370
  7. VP of Finance$155,370
  8. Division Controller$155,370
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$155,370
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$155,370
  11. Senior Plant Controller$155,370
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$155,370
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$152,360
  14. Process Engineering Manager$152,360
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$152,360
  16. VP of Engineering$152,360
  17. Director of R&D$152,360
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$152,360
  19. NPI Manager$152,360
  20. Capital Projects Manager$152,360
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$152,360
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$152,360
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$152,360
  24. Director of Automation$152,360
  25. Automation Manager$152,360

Bars show the top 25 of 333 ranked. The table below lists all 333. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lynchburg, VA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,240$219,400$341,4801601.24
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,240$219,400$341,4801601.24
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$145,240$219,400$341,4801601.24
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,120$155,370$202,8002200.41
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,070$152,360$176,9901000.7
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,480$149,990$192,0201100.28
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$111,470$136,100$166,640800.57
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,150$130,580$176,8801200.32
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,250$129,640$158,2701801.19
94Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,440$125,110$140,620300.65
95Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,440$125,110$140,620300.65
96Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,440$125,110$140,620300.65
97Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,440$125,110$140,620300.65
98Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,440$125,110$140,620300.65
99VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
100Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
101Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
102Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
103Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
104Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
105Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
106Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
107Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
108Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
109Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
110Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
111Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
112Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,270$116,000$156,720600.42
113Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,700$113,940$147,630800.82
114Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,700$113,940$147,630800.82
115Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,700$113,940$147,630800.82
116PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,190$109,840$141,3805100.49
117MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,190$109,840$141,3805100.49
118SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,190$109,840$141,3805100.49
119Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,190$109,840$141,3805100.49
120Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,190$109,840$141,3805100.49
121Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
122Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
123Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
124Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
125Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
126Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
127Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
128Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
129Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
130Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
131Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
132Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
133Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
134Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
135Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
136Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
137Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
138Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
139Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
140Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
141Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
142Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
143Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
144Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
145Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
146Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
147EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
148VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
149Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
150Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
151Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
152Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
153Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
154Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
155Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,140$99,900$135,7303301.43
156Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
157Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
158Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
159Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
160Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
161Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
162Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
163Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
164Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,790$98,670$129,7501601.3
165Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,320$97,540$118,280401.12
166Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,320$97,540$118,280401.12
167Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,320$97,540$118,280401.12
168PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,490$97,150$97,150400.86
169Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,490$97,150$97,150400.86
170Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,490$97,150$97,150400.86
171Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,490$97,150$97,150400.86
172VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
173VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
174Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
175General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
176Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
177EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
178Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
179Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,800$95,040$134,6001,9300.88
180Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,320$94,690$127,6007401.1
181Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,320$94,690$127,6007401.1
182Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
183Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
184Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
185Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
186Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
187Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
188Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
189Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
190Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
191Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
192Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
193CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,320$94,630$119,2102001.08
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,510$86,480$108,8501001.17
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,510$86,480$108,8501001.17
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,510$86,480$108,8501001.17
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,920$78,990$99,5006800.75
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,920$78,990$99,5006800.75
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,920$78,990$99,5006800.75
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,920$78,990$99,5006800.75
201QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,650$77,650$93,580600.59
202Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
203Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
204Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
205Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
206Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
207Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
208Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
209Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
210Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,490$75,690$91,0004601.2
211Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
212Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
213Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
214Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
215Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
216CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
217Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
218Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,180$73,860$97,1306101.44
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,770$70,760$84,8903201.06
220Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$52,140$63,960$82,960501.02
221Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,290$63,780$88,4102801.08
222Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,290$63,780$88,4102801.08
223Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,290$63,780$88,4102801.08
224QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,070$62,710$82,670501.41
225CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
2265-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
227Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
228CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
229Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
230Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
231EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
232CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
233Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
234Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
235Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
236Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
237Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$61,140$79,7804802.69
238Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
239Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
240Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
241Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
242Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
243Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,910$60,650$73,0302300.96
244Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
245Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
246Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
247Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
248CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
249Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
250Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
251Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
252Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
253Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
254Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
255Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
256Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
257Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
258Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
259Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
260Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
261Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
262Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$52,330$60,080$60,0803202.05
263Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
264Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
265Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
266Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
267Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
268Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
269Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
270Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
271Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
272Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
273Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
274Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
275Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
276Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
277Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
278Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
279End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
280Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,480$59,860$77,0604901.79
281Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,680$59,130$72,6103500.89
282Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,680$59,130$72,6103500.89
283Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,200$58,750$69,9703800.8
284Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,370$58,500$62,3305302.06
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,820$57,660$78,6207502
297CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$49,860$56,380$73,750301.94
298CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,860$54,920$63,7101601.51
299Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
300TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
301Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
302Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
303Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
304Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
305Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
306Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
307Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
308Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
309Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
310Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,030$51,970$63,2006102.34
311GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,480$50,840$57,730700.78
312Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,480$50,840$57,730700.78
313Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,490$49,880$61,1803102.03
314Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,490$49,880$61,1803102.03
315SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,490$49,880$61,1803102.03
316Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,490$49,880$61,1803102.03
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,390$48,100$58,4201701.6
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,390$48,100$58,4201701.6
319Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$41,490$46,390$50,730703.31
320MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$45,760$45,760$45,760502.14
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,320$45,520$48,6803000.62
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,320$44,880$51,1501902.07
323Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$42,790$44,840$44,840902.28
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,040$42,630$49,7405801.14
331Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,060$31,500$37,7501,5901.15
332Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,060$31,500$37,7501,5901.15
333Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$28,080$30,930$40,5501401.53

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Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Applications Engineer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Applications Engineering Manager, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Virginia

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In Lynchburg, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role commands a median salary of $219,400. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

This massive range demonstrates the varied size and complexity of regional manufacturing companies, from smaller family-owned facilities to larger corporate entities. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Lynchburg see a median pay of $152,360, which is below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This suggests that the local market for engineering management is more standardized in its compensation than the broader national sector, which encompasses high-demand hubs with larger pay swings.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles in this region are compensated at a median of $155,370, which is lower than the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This position is aggregated by the BLS under general financial managers, meaning it covers a wide range of CFO duties without separating those specific to manufacturing-focused fiscal strategy or supply chain financial management. For recruitment, it is important to acknowledge that this data captures standard financial management roles within the region.

Sanitation Technician roles pay a median of $31,500, below the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This indicates that labor for janitorial and sanitation work in manufacturing environments is relatively stable in this area. Because the BLS classifies this role under general cleaning, it excludes specialized sanitation qualifications that are critical for specific regulated manufacturing sectors like food or medical components.

Injection Molding Technicians in Lynchburg earn a median of $30,930, which is notably lower than the national median of $44,350 for the category. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Because this role is mapped to a broader occupational title that encompasses all metal and plastic molding operators, the lower local figure may reflect a lower reliance on the specific equipment that would otherwise command higher technician pay. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that local training and specific machine proficiency are the best predictors of candidate value.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Managers should focus on hiring based on current facility-specific technical requirements rather than relying solely on these aggregate regional statistics.

How should local managers address the downward medianChange for Injection Molding Technicians?

For manufacturing occupations in Lynchburg, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Managers should focus on hiring based on current facility-specific technical requirements rather than relying solely on these aggregate regional statistics.

Is the local median for the CEO role competitive with the national level?

This indicates that Lynchburg provides a competitive wage environment for senior manufacturing executive leadership.

What is the primary limitation of the reported Injection Molding Technician salary?

The data is mapped to a broad occupational title that includes all types of metal and plastic molding machines. It does not isolate pay for specific high-precision equipment or specialized technical qualifications.

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