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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Madison, WI

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

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BLS published a median for 355 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$217,010
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$217,010
  3. Senior Director of Operations$217,010
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,700
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,700
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,700
  7. VP of Engineering$160,700
  8. Director of R&D$160,700
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,700
  10. NPI Manager$160,700
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,700
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,700
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,700
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,700
  15. Director of Automation$160,700
  16. Automation Manager$160,700
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,700
  18. R&D Manager$160,700
  19. R&D Engineer$160,700
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,700
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,700
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,700
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$148,970
  24. Corporate Controller$148,970
  25. Plant Controller$148,970

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

Roles in Madison, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,040$217,010$325,5509001.67
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,040$217,010$325,5509001.67
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$172,040$217,010$325,5509001.67
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,250$160,700$175,6407501.29
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$148,970$197,6202,3201.05
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,580$146,380$202,1101,6600.99
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,410$140,680$170,1606601.13
47PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,970$130,630$161,0506,7201.52
48MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,970$130,630$161,0506,7201.52
49SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,970$130,630$161,0506,7201.52
50Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,970$130,630$161,0506,7201.52
51Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,970$130,630$161,0506,7201.52
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,440$129,330$170,5802,5901.59
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,270$127,020$163,5901,4502.25
99VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
100VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
101Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
102General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
103Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
104EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
105Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
106Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$84,600$126,620$181,8505,1300.56
107Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,320$126,170$172,9901900.88
108Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,320$126,170$172,9901900.88
109Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,320$126,170$172,9901900.88
110Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,320$126,170$172,9901900.88
111Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,320$126,170$172,9901900.88
112Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,600$119,900$151,3902001.46
113Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,600$119,900$151,3902001.46
114Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,600$119,900$151,3902001.46
115Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$101,130$118,990$140,0702500.62
116Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$101,130$118,990$140,0702500.62
117Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$101,130$118,990$140,0702500.62
118Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,370$111,050$141,500300.52
119Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,370$111,050$141,500300.52
120Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$105,370$111,050$141,500300.52
121Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
122Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
123Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
124Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
125Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
126Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$102,540$110,360$136,2402300.57
127Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
128Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
129Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
130Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
131Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
132Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
133Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
134Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
135Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,770$102,420$128,4905000.95
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,810$100,370$123,6601,5101.57
171VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
172Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
173Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
174Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
175Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
176Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
177Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
178Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
179Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
180Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
181Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
182Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
183Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
184Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,890$100,340$131,5405801
185Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
186Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
187Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
188Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
189Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
190Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
191Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
192Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
193Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
194Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
195Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
196CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,610$99,680$121,5907700.98
197Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,400$98,990$124,0404,2801.53
198Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,400$98,990$124,0404,2801.53
199Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,550$97,190$113,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
200Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,550$97,190$113,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
201MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,550$97,190$113,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
202Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,550$97,190$113,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
203Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,550$97,190$113,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
204MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$79,910$90,750$98,000400.42
205Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,890$86,650$108,4303400.91
206Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,890$86,650$108,4303400.91
207Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,890$86,650$108,4303400.91
208QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,400$85,570$108,4301,9204.24
209Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
210Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
211Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
212Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
213Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
214Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
215Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
216Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
217Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,910$84,950$104,4801,4000.87
218Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,000$81,130$101,1204,4401.17
219Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,000$81,130$101,1204,4401.17
220Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,000$81,130$101,1204,4401.17
221Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,000$81,130$101,1204,4401.17
222Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,040$80,440$96,7801,3101.2
223Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,040$80,440$96,7801,3101.2
224Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,040$80,440$96,7801,3101.2
225Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,760$78,730$84,7907803.58
226Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,070$78,430$100,5101,7600.89
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,860$76,700$88,9402,0001.13
235PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,400$74,980$87,810900.5
236Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,400$74,980$87,810900.5
237Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,400$74,980$87,810900.5
238Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,400$74,980$87,810900.5
239NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$56,650$74,940$97,620700.46
240Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,720$74,770$88,3101,1200.87
241Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,520$71,600$85,280801.95
242Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$60,490$66,080$94,510401.04
243Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$60,490$66,080$94,510401.04
244Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,750$65,900$80,8401501.02
245Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,750$65,900$80,8401501.02
246Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
247Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
248Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
249Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
250Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
251Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
252Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
253Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
254Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
255Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
256Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
257Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
258Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
259Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
260Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
261Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
262End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
263Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,540$65,620$77,9809300.8
264CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,660$65,350$75,0401201.67
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,200$64,420$79,8501,2800.78
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,200$64,420$79,8501,2800.78
267Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$52,920$63,150$80,9001,0200.95
268Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$51,120$62,000$80,440Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
269CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
2705-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
271Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
272CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
273Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
274Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
275EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
276CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
277Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
278Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
279Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
280Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
281Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,020$60,830$68,1907000.93
282QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$51,540$60,720$72,4102701.81
283Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
284Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
285Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
286Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
287Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
288Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$60,020$71,9609300.91
289Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
290TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
291Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
292Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
293Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
294Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
295Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
296Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
297Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
298Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
299Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
300Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,830$59,530$62,8601,0100.93
301Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,700$54,440$62,210600.67
302Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
303Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
304CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
305Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
306Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
307First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
308Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
309Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
310Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
311Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
312Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
313Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,300$53,940$63,3301,5901.01
314CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,620$52,980$63,9704501
315Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,450$51,750$62,0901,3107.18
316GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,530$49,920$57,6804901.32
317Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,530$49,920$57,6804901.32
318Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,040$47,610$55,2507700.38
319Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
320Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
321Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
322Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
323Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
324Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
325Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,000$47,200$53,7502,3401.09
326Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,020$47,020$59,7307702.04
327Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,730$46,460$50,5107701.19
328Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,730$46,460$50,5107701.19
329SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,730$46,460$50,5107701.19
330Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,730$46,460$50,5107701.19
331Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$33,900$46,150$51,9401400.86
332Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,200$45,980$56,9005101.14
333Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,200$45,980$56,9005101.14
334Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
335Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
336Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
337Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
338CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
339Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
340Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
341Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
342Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
343Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
344Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
345Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
346Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
347Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
348Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
349Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
350Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
351Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
352Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,670$45,690$47,9307501.13
353Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,120$45,150$48,4007902
354Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,920$39,680$45,6606,7801.17
355Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,920$39,680$45,6606,7801.17

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, 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 Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Madison, WI. 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 the Madison market, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) commands a median of $217,010. This is higher than the national median of $213,990, demonstrating the strength of executive pay in the region. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison, WI, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison earn a median of $160,700, which is below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison, WI, 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 consistency can be beneficial for recruiters in managing salary expectations for technical leadership roles in the local manufacturing market.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role here features a median salary of $148,970, lower than the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison, WI, 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. As a broad occupational category, this includes financial managers who may not focus on manufacturing-specific finance or supply chain risk. For potential hires, this suggests that the manufacturing focus of a firm might demand a premium that the median figure does not fully capture.

Injection Molding Technicians in Madison earn a median of $45,150. This is slightly higher than the national median of $44,350. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison, WI, 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 is an important indicator for hiring managers, as it shows pay for these technical operators is tightly managed within the regional market. As the title is mapped to a broad occupation, candidates with specialized molding certifications should be evaluated individually.

The Sanitation Technician role has a median of $39,680, which is higher than the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Madison, WI, 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 Madison, WI, 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 demonstrates that sanitation labor in Madison is positioned slightly better than the national average. Because these roles are part of the broad janitorial classification, they do not account for industrial-specific hygiene or food-safety certifications that Manufacturing Headhunters would typically screen for during recruitment.

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Why is the Madison middleBandWidth for Manufacturing Engineering Managers narrower than the national average?

The local bandwidth is 41,390 compared to the national 73,140. This suggests that the market for engineering management in Madison is more concentrated around a set pay range, providing more predictable salary data for recruiters.

Is the CEO median salary in Madison considered competitive?

Yes, with a median of $217,010, the local compensation for this executive role is higher than the national median of $213,990. This positions Madison as a sound market for proven manufacturing leadership.

How should employers view the Injection Molding Technician wage data?

The median of $45,150 is a useful baseline, but because it is mapped to a broad occupational title, it does not explicitly account for plant-specific process experience or unique certifications.

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