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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Monroe, MI

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 317 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$244,760
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$244,760
  3. Senior Director of Operations$244,760
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$158,170
  5. Process Engineering Manager$158,170
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$158,170
  7. VP of Engineering$158,170
  8. Director of R&D$158,170
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$158,170
  10. NPI Manager$158,170
  11. Capital Projects Manager$158,170
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$158,170
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$158,170
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$158,170
  15. Director of Automation$158,170
  16. Automation Manager$158,170
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$158,170
  18. R&D Manager$158,170
  19. R&D Engineer$158,170
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$158,170
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$158,170
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$158,170
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$140,110
  24. Corporate Controller$140,110
  25. Plant Controller$140,110

Bars show the top 25 of 317 ranked. The table below lists all 317. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Monroe, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,860$244,760$463,960400.75
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$131,860$244,760$463,960400.75
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$131,860$244,760$463,960400.75
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,320$158,170$172,5001202.13
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,520$140,110$175,8801500.67
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$137,040$171,640600.36
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,950$133,510$161,810400.73
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,560$129,620$166,9601300.8
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,530$125,410$161,8901602.44
94Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
95Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
96Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
97Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
98Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
99Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,090$119,400$119,400701.74
100Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$80,610$116,210$146,850400.99
101Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$80,610$116,210$146,850400.99
102Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$80,610$116,210$146,850400.99
103Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
104Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
105Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
106Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
107Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
108Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
109Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
110Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
111Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$90,000$107,400$131,7901102.02
112Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,500$100,290$125,2701200.45
113Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,500$100,290$125,2701200.45
114PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,410$98,270$129,5301000.23
115MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,410$98,270$129,5301000.23
116SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,410$98,270$129,5301000.23
117Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,410$98,270$129,5301000.23
118Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,410$98,270$129,5301000.23
119Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
120Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
121Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
122Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
123Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
124Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
125Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
126Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
127Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
128Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
129Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
130Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
131Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
132Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
133Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
134Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
135Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
136Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
137Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
138Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
139Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
140Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
141Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
142Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
143Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
144Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
145EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
146VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
147Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
148Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
149Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
150Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
151Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
152Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
153Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,510$97,770$121,5101701.77
154Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
155Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
156Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
157Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
158Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
159Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
160Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
161Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
162Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
163Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
164Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
165CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,190$95,190$121,9001602.02
166VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
167VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
168Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
169General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
170Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
171EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
172Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
173Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,630$93,690$149,7007300.8
174VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
175Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
176Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
177Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
178Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
179Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
180Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
181Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
182Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
183Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
184Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
185Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
186Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
187Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,500$86,780$106,470801.43
188MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$83,970$83,970$83,970605.76
189Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
190Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
191Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
192Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
193Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
194Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
195Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
196Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
197Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,230$83,340$119,8501600.99
198Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$66,080$80,620$91,0901500.76
199Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,470$76,080$102,0402900.77
200Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,470$76,080$102,0402900.77
201Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,470$76,080$102,0402900.77
202Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,470$76,080$102,0402900.77
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,530$75,230$99,8203501.97
211Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,490$74,000$95,170500.42
212Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,490$74,000$95,170500.42
213Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,490$74,000$95,170500.42
214Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,570$72,470$98,830401.05
215Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,570$72,470$98,830401.05
216Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,570$72,470$98,830401.05
217Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
218Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
219Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
220Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
221Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
222Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
223Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
224Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
225Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
226Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
227Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
228Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
229Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
230Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
231Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
232Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
233End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
234Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,550$67,720$89,3702201.91
235Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,560$66,890$97,5001501.13
236Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
237Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
238Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
239Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
240Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
241Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,020$61,310$84,700800.78
242Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,520$60,840$71,990805.44
243Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,520$60,840$71,990805.44
244CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
2455-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
246Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
247CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
248Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
249Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
250EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
251CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
252Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
253Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
254Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
255Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
256Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$60,210$65,1102102.77
257Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,240$59,340$77,6001301.17
258Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,550$58,840$74,2601901.14
259Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,550$58,840$74,2601901.14
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,590$49,570$58,9102402.25
272Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$45,780$49,480$61,340605.7
273CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,130$48,210$56,990501.13
274Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
275Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
276Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
277Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
278Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
279Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
280Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,810$43,930$51,2302201.05
281Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
282Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
283CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
284Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
285Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
286First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
287Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
288Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
289Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
290Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
291Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
292Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,890$43,100$54,2803302.12
293Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,100$42,990$47,2002701.34
294Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,400$38,410$43,2802605.8
295Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,400$38,410$43,2802605.8
296Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,260$37,050$45,0002105.29
297Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,570$35,880$41,9103600.61
298Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,570$35,880$41,9103600.61
299Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
300Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
301Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
302Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
303CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
304Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
305Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
306Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
307Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
308Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
309Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
310Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
311Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
312Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
313Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
314Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
315Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
316Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26
317Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$28,250$32,210$40,1201502.26

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, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Michigan

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position in Monroe, MI, posts a median salary of $158,170 for May 2025, falling below the national median of $171,270. 13, which reveals a high concentration of these professionals compared to the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, MI, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is $51,180, which is tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. Manufacturing Headhunters highlight that the high local location quotient often correlates with specialized roles in sectors like Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, which reports a national industry median of $192,800. However, the BLS provides occupational wages, not industry-specific ones, meaning the local manager data includes varied engineering management sectors. The P25 locally stands at $121,320, with a P75 of $172,500. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, MI, 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 data reflects the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers classification, which aggregates diverse management tasks within the manufacturing plant environment. While the local median saw a strong positive shift, this measure is limited to the reported salary bands for the specified period. The proximity to Toledo and Ann Arbor provides a broader regional context, where the employment concentration of managers in the latter is lower than the high density found within the Monroe manufacturing hub. The analysis is built exclusively on the provided OEWS data sets, with no additional weighting for plant size, tenure, or specific manufacturing technologies used by local employers.

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Why is the Monroe location quotient so high?

The location quotient of 2.13 indicates that Monroe has more than double the national concentration of this occupation. This reflects a specialized manufacturing economy.

Does the $158,170 median include relocation benefits?

For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, MI, 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. It focuses exclusively on annual earnings.

What defines the local salary range?

The local salary range is bounded by the P25 of $121,320 and the P75 of $172,500. These points define the pay for the central 50 percent of the local workforce.

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