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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Mansfield, OH

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

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BLS published a median for 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$130,900
  2. Process Engineering Manager$130,900
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$130,900
  4. VP of Engineering$130,900
  5. Director of R&D$130,900
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$130,900
  7. NPI Manager$130,900
  8. Capital Projects Manager$130,900
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$130,900
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$130,900
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$130,900
  12. Director of Automation$130,900
  13. Automation Manager$130,900
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$130,900
  15. R&D Manager$130,900
  16. R&D Engineer$130,900
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$130,900
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$130,900
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$130,900
  20. Plant HR Manager$129,930
  21. VP of Sales (Industrial)$124,990
  22. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$124,990
  23. Director of Sales$124,990
  24. National Sales Manager$124,990
  25. Key Account Manager$124,990

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Mansfield, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,130$130,900$159,070500.72
20Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,510$129,930$156,410400.58
21VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
22Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
23Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
24National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
25Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
26National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
27Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
28Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
29Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
30Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
31Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
32Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
33Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
34Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,030$124,990$163,9101300.67
35CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
36Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
37Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
38VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
39Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
40Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
41FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
42Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
43Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,440$118,040$157,4401300.51
44Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
45Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
46Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
47Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
48Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
49Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
50Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
51Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
52Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
53VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
54Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
55Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
56QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
57Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
58Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
59FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
60FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
61Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
62QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
63Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
64Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
65Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
66Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
67Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
68Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
69Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
70Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
71QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
72Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
73CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
74Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
75Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
76Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,440$100,480$125,6901702.25
77PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$73,470$99,560$129,800900.16
78MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$73,470$99,560$129,800900.16
79SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$73,470$99,560$129,800900.16
80Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$73,470$99,560$129,800900.16
81Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$73,470$99,560$129,800900.16
82Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
83Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
84Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
85Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
86Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
87Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
88Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
89Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
90Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$72,210$93,800$101,900400.71
91VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
92Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
93Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
94Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
95Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
96Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
97Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
98Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
99Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
100Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
101Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
102Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
103Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
104Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,210$93,600$122,010600.85
105Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
106EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
107EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
108Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
109Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
110Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
111S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
112Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
113Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
114Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
115Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
116Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
117EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
118Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,770$93,530$132,550400.2
119Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,530$92,020$116,000501.21
120Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,530$92,020$116,000501.21
121Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,530$92,020$116,000501.21
122Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,570$91,860$109,140501.12
123Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,570$91,860$109,140501.12
124Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,570$91,860$109,140501.12
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,460$90,680$100,7302201.92
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$96,770800.91
172VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
173VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
174Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
175General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
176Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
177EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
178Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
179Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,290$79,560$120,1401,2101.11
180Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,740$79,290$98,3401200.37
181Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,740$79,290$98,3401200.37
182Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
183Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
184Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
185Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
186Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
187Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
188Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
189Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
190Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,940$76,230$96,9601800.94
191Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,000$67,280$90,2902600.58
192Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,000$67,280$90,2902600.58
193Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,000$67,280$90,2902600.58
194Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,000$67,280$90,2902600.58
195Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,420$63,320$78,850600.42
196Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,420$63,320$78,850600.42
197Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,420$63,320$78,850600.42
198Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,770$62,350$78,5501200.79
199Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
200Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
201Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
202Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
203Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
204Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
205Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
206Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
207Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
208Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
209Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
210Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
211Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
212Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
213Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
214Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
215End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
216Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,800$62,150$66,3502101.52
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$61,990$76,6904602.18
225Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,010$59,720$73,7501500.63
226Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,210$59,010$76,3801301
227Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,240$59,010$70,6301800.94
228Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,240$59,010$70,6301800.94
229Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,000$58,710$69,0101407.74
230Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,000$58,710$69,0101407.74
231CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
2325-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
233Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
234CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
235Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
236Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
237EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
238CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
239Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
240Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
241Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
242Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
243Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,830$54,540$60,5602102.34
244Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
245Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
246Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
247Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
248Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
249Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,090$54,520$64,6001501.23
250Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$44,340$47,690$56,260403.86
251Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,540$44,430$48,2702601.07
252Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
253Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
254Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
255Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
256Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
257Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
258Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,050$44,150$48,6403701.44
259Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,850$43,850$47,3601702.2
260Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,850$43,850$47,3601702.2
261SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,850$43,850$47,3601702.2
262Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,850$43,850$47,3601702.2
263Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,750$43,200$47,440601.39
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,800$43,120$48,5503502.66
276Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,800$42,050$45,2702004.17
277Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
278Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
279CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
280Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
281Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
282First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
283Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
284Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
285Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
286Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
287Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
288Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,460$39,950$48,3505502.95
289CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,770$38,770$57,97056010.6
290Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,430$38,200$47,3302805.17
291Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,430$38,200$47,3302805.17
292Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,830$35,100$38,6805300.77
293Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,830$35,100$38,6805300.77
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,260$29,160$45,350600.77

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

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In Mansfield, OH, Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn a median of $130,900. For manufacturing occupations in Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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 under broad engineering management categories. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that while this baseline exists, specialized engineering managers in the aerospace product manufacturing sector often command more than the broad occupational average provided here.

For manufacturing occupations in Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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. These figures are based on broad human resources management series, which means the data includes roles across many industries. Consequently, the local figure does not capture the specific premiums associated with manufacturing labor relations, union management, or plant-level compliance initiatives that are common in this industrial sector.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) features a median of $124,990. For manufacturing occupations in Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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.

The Sanitation Technician role has a median of $35,100. For manufacturing occupations in Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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 data is based on janitorial series, meaning it captures general cleaning but excludes specialized training in high-pressure plant cleaning or chemical management. For hiring managers looking for industrial-grade sanitation, the median is a minimum threshold, not a peak for high-skilled applicants.

Production Technician roles see a median of $29,160. For manufacturing occupations in Mansfield, OH, 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 Mansfield, OH, 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 role is mapped to all-other production workers, a category that combines vastly different responsibilities.

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How should managers interpret the sharp medianChange of -12,050 for the Production Technician?

This negative change indicates a significant reduction in reported median pay for the local broader production worker category. It should signal a volatile labor market for that specific occupational designation in the Mansfield area.

Is the local median for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager competitive with the national level?

No, at $130,900, the local median is notably lower than the national median of $171,270. This reflects local market dynamics for engineering management within the Mansfield region.

Does the HR Manager pay reflect plant-level labor relations premiums?

No, the reported figures are drawn from a broad human resources management classification. They do not separate or account for premiums specific to manufacturing labor relations or unionized plant environments.

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