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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Manchester-Nashua, NH

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 344 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$212,050
  2. Process Engineering Manager$212,050
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$212,050
  4. VP of Engineering$212,050
  5. Director of R&D$212,050
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$212,050
  7. NPI Manager$212,050
  8. Capital Projects Manager$212,050
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$212,050
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$212,050
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$212,050
  12. Director of Automation$212,050
  13. Automation Manager$212,050
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$212,050
  15. R&D Manager$212,050
  16. R&D Engineer$212,050
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$212,050
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$212,050
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$212,050
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$196,990
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$196,990
  22. Senior Director of Operations$196,990
  23. Plant Manager$174,360
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$174,360
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$174,360

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Manchester-Nashua, NH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,830$212,050$218,4409703.44
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,800$196,990$391,8101900.71
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,800$196,990$391,8101900.71
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$132,800$196,990$391,8101900.71
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,820$174,360$213,4707002.22
56Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,990$165,870$179,1302402.2
57Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,990$165,870$179,1302402.2
58Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,990$165,870$179,1302402.2
59Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,990$165,870$179,1302402.2
60Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,990$165,870$179,1302402.2
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$125,790$162,090$173,5604,3702.02
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$125,790$162,090$173,5604,3702.02
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$125,790$162,090$173,5604,3702.02
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$125,790$162,090$173,5604,3702.02
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$125,790$162,090$173,5604,3702.02
66VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
67Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
68Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
69National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
70Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
71National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
72Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
73Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
74Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
75Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
76Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
77Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
78Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
79Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,660$161,410$219,6606800.84
80Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
81Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
82Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
83Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
84Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
85Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
86Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
87Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
88Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$123,780$159,360$170,0201,0504.1
89Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
90EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
91EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
92Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
93Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
94Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
95S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
96Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
97Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
98Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
99Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
100Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
101EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
102Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,280$152,690$181,1904700.59
103Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$100,480$142,600$183,4103301.18
104CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
105Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
106Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
107VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
108Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
109Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
110FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
111Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
112Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$120,060$139,230$177,2001,5301.41
113Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
114Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
115Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
116Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
117Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
118Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,600$131,580$160,8002601.31
119VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
120Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
121Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
122Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
123Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
124Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
125Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
126Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
127Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
128Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
129Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
130Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
131Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
132Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$106,770$130,830$160,7302400.86
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,180$124,990$180,5304,9901.11
141Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,490$109,130$128,5701700.92
142Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,490$109,130$128,5701700.92
143Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,490$109,130$128,5701700.92
144Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
145Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
146Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
147Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
148Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
149Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
150Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
151Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
152Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
153Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
154Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
155CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,060$108,360$132,0301,0802.84
156Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,480$107,350$127,3401700.82
157Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,480$107,350$127,3401700.82
158Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,480$107,350$127,3401700.82
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,520$131,5707501.61
194QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$84,030$100,650$104,630600.25
195Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,910$100,090$123,320900.84
196Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,330$99,890$141,210901.38
197Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,330$99,890$141,210901.38
198Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,330$99,890$141,210901.38
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$75,060$91,030$105,9409201.16
208Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,330$90,180$118,0401,1500.84
209Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,330$90,180$118,0401,1500.84
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$83,660$105,0602,1101.13
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$83,660$105,0602,1101.13
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$83,660$105,0602,1101.13
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,840$83,660$105,0602,1101.13
214Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,990$83,010$111,9303400.63
215Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,990$83,010$111,9303400.63
216Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,990$83,010$111,9303400.63
217NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,620$81,170$97,1501702.27
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,730$79,120$102,4408601.37
219Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
220Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
221Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
222Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
223Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
224CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
225Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
226Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,270$78,900$95,0608701
227Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$56,780$73,090$78,7508701.66
228Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$51,520$69,110$79,5301306.35
229CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,780$66,960$81,590701.81
230Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
231Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
232Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
233Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
234Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
235Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,570$66,540$79,3705101.03
236Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,430$66,140$80,4601001.36
237Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,430$66,140$80,4601001.36
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,480$64,080$80,4109701
239Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$51,850$63,740$69,400Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
240Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,400$63,240$76,6906800.84
241Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,400$63,240$76,6906800.84
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,990$62,120$73,6806701.18
260CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,470$61,650$69,9703001.37
261CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
2625-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
263Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
264CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
265Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
266Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
267EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
268CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
269Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
270Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
271Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
272Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
273Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,810$60,120$66,3503400.93
274PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,470$58,680$78,530400.44
275Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,470$58,680$78,530400.44
276Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,470$58,680$78,530400.44
277Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,470$58,680$78,530400.44
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,930$58,510$67,4002700.51
290Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,390$56,820$61,9001101.47
291Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,620$54,230$60,9902401.29
292GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,720$54,160$56,210500.3
293Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,720$54,160$56,210500.3
294Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,460$53,850$61,190300.35
295Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
296Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
297CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
298Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
299Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
300First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
301Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
302Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
303Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
304Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
305Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
306Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,650$50,240$60,5201,0101.31
307QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,510$49,700$55,570600.87
308Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
309Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
310Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
311Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
312Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
313Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
314Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,630$47,960$56,0401,0701.03
315Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,410$47,880$57,6101,1203.52
316Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,410$47,880$57,6101,1203.52
317SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,410$47,880$57,6101,1203.52
318Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,410$47,880$57,6101,1203.52
319Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,080$47,500$51,5301603.89
320Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
321Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
322Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
323Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
324CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
325Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
326Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
327Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
328Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
329Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
330Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
331Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
332Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
333Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
334Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
335Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
336Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
337Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
338Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,000$46,860$48,9006201.92
339Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,360$46,790$57,5502200.22
340Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,180$46,380$49,5902401.11
341Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,180$46,380$49,5902401.11
342Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,070$42,570$48,5905602.9
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,470$37,860$46,7502,6900.95
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,470$37,860$46,7502,6900.95

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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 New Hampshire

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Manchester-Nashua, Manufacturing Engineering Managers see a median salary of $212,050. This is significantly higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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. The high local median reflects the region's strong concentration of technical and aerospace manufacturing industries that demand high-level management. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that this data reflects the competitive nature of the market for technical talent in the New Hampshire region.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) role in this metro area features a median salary of $196,990. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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. It is essential to recognize that this massive bandwidth is typical of executive roles where business size and scope vary wildly from one firm to another.

Plant Managers in this area earn a median of $174,360, which is significantly higher than the national median of $126,060. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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. The disparity between local and national figures reflects the region's industrial profile, which may prioritize plant operational leadership more heavily than in other, less manufacturing-intensive regions. For recruiters, the high median is a key selling point when attracting proven plant management talent to the Manchester-Nashua hub.

The Injection Molding Technician role features a median of $42,570. This is slightly lower than the national median of $44,350. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 the broader occupation, it captures the standard pay for these machine operations across all industries.

The Sanitation Technician role has a median of $37,860, which is slightly above the national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH, 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 a slightly broader range of pay for sanitation-related work in the area compared to the national norm. These roles are broadly classified as janitorial, and thus they likely do not include premiums for high-end food-grade or medical environment certifications.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Yes, the local median of $196,990 is below the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the primary factor driving the high median salary for Plant Managers in this area?

The median of $174,360 is considerably higher than the national median of $126,060. This reflects the intense demand and local industrial environment for specialized operational leadership in Manchester-Nashua.

Is the CEO median salary in this region lower than the national average?

Yes, the local median of $196,990 is below the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Manchester-Nashua, NH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does the Sanitation Technician pay data include specialized industrial cleaning premiums?

No, the data is sourced from broader janitorial occupational series. It does not separate or account for premiums associated with food-grade or medical-grade industrial sanitation.

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