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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Muskegon-Norton Shores, 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 331 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$177,090
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$177,090
  3. Senior Director of Operations$177,090
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$154,140
  5. Process Engineering Manager$154,140
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$154,140
  7. VP of Engineering$154,140
  8. Director of R&D$154,140
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$154,140
  10. NPI Manager$154,140
  11. Capital Projects Manager$154,140
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$154,140
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$154,140
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$154,140
  15. Director of Automation$154,140
  16. Automation Manager$154,140
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$154,140
  18. R&D Manager$154,140
  19. R&D Engineer$154,140
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$154,140
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$154,140
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$154,140
  23. Plant HR Manager$130,580
  24. Plant Manager$124,100
  25. Plant Director / Site Director$124,100

Bars show the top 25 of 331 ranked. The table below lists all 331. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$114,770$177,090$225,260700.89
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$114,770$177,090$225,260700.89
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$114,770$177,090$225,260700.89
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,310$154,140$170,1201301.5
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,710$130,580$160,150500.61
24Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
25Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
26Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
27Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
28Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
29Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
30Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
31Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
32Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
33VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
34Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
35Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
36QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
37Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
38Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
39FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
40FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
41Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
42QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
43Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
44Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
45Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
46Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
47Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
48Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
49Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
50Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
51QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
52Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
53CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
54Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
55Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
56Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,310$124,100$136,4102802.88
57VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
58Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
59Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
60National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
61Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
62National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
63Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
64Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
65Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
66Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
67Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
68Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
69Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
70Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,050$121,460$159,9401700.68
71CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
72Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
73Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
74VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
75Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
76Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
77FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
78Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
79Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,770$120,070$150,5201800.54
80Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
81EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
82EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
83Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
84Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
85Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
86S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
87Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
88Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
89Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
90Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
91Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
92EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
93Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$91,480$116,820$157,850700.27
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,120$101,990$126,610901.07
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,420$101,940$127,450900.14
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,420$101,940$127,450900.14
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,420$101,940$127,450900.14
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,420$101,940$127,450900.14
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,420$101,940$127,450900.14
108Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
109Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
110Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
111Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
112Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
113Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
114Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
115Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
116Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
117Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
118Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
119CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,820$93,860$118,5202802.32
120Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$69,430$92,320$130,290702.25
121Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,420$88,070$124,880500.86
122Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,420$88,070$124,880500.86
123Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,420$88,070$124,880500.86
124Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
125Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
126Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
127Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
128Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
129Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,900$87,810$97,780400.73
130Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
131Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
132Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
133Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
134Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
135Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
136Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
137Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
138Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
139Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
140Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
141Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
142Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
143Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
144Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
145Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
146Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
147Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
148Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
149Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
150Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
151Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
152Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
153Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
154Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
155Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
156EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
157VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
158Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
159Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
160Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
161Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
162Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
163Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
164Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,860$86,680$99,8904302.96
165VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
166VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
167Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
168General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
169Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
170EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
171Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
172Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,410$86,200$133,7401,1400.81
173Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,470$84,430$93,6801000.6
174Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,470$84,430$93,6801000.6
175Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,470$84,430$93,6801000.6
176Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,050$83,360$105,3802400.56
177Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,050$83,360$105,3802400.56
178Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,770$82,270$98,750400.8
179Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,770$82,270$98,750400.8
180Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,770$82,270$98,750400.8
181VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
182Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
183Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
184Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
185Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
186Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
187Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
188Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
189Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
190Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
191Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
192Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
193Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
194Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,940$79,680$102,990901.05
195Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,650$77,100$78,2203401.12
196Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
197Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
198Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
199Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
200Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
201Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
202Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
203Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
204Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,150$75,920$96,0402300.93
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$75,480$96,5403000.51
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$75,480$96,5403000.51
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$75,480$96,5403000.51
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$75,480$96,5403000.51
209Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
210Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
211Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
212Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
213Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
214CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
215Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
216Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,610$74,850$81,0905301.95
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,690$66,210$82,7302301.16
218Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,440$64,990$78,3001600.65
219Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$55,440$64,990$78,3001600.65
220Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,430$63,240$72,5901807.69
221Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,430$63,240$72,5901807.69
222CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$56,510$61,470$71,510504.52
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,390$60,040$67,4803401.95
241Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
242Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
243Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
244Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
245Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
246Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,770$59,730$69,4701701.08
247Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
248Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
249CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
250Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
251Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
252First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
253Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
254Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
255Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
256Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
257Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
258Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,810$58,850$60,3207403.09
259GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,140$58,220$59,0802504.53
260Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,140$58,220$59,0802504.53
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,700$56,550$60,5201801.08
262CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,870$55,390$57,6905207.62
263CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
2645-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
265Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
266CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
267Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
268Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
269EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
270CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
271Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
272Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
273Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
274Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
275Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,300$48,280$58,6505304.63
276Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
277TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
278Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
279Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
280Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
281Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
282Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
283Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
284Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
285Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
286Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
287Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,730$47,850$59,5403902.34
288Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,810$47,330$49,8603605.19
289Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,810$47,330$49,8603605.19
290Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,020$45,300$59,1302103.41
291Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,310$45,010$49,790500.46
292Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,310$45,010$49,790500.46
293SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,310$45,010$49,790500.46
294Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,310$45,010$49,790500.46
295Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
296Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
297Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
298Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
299Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
300Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
301Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,600$43,600$50,7905101.57
302Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,170$42,900$47,240601.05
303Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$35,650$42,830$48,420907.18
304Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,650$42,720$47,9303100.99
305Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
306Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
307Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
308Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
309Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
310Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$33,670$40,360$47,190604.12
311Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
312Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
313Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
314Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
315CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
316Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
317Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
318Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
319Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
320Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
321Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
322Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
323Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
324Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
325Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
326Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
327Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
328Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
329Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,550$38,970$54,0002102.08
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,030$34,510$38,0807200.81
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,030$34,510$38,0807200.81

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State figures for Michigan

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Muskegon-Norton Shores, 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 in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, lists a median annual salary of $154,140 for May 2025, falling below the national median of $171,270. 50, the area exhibits a significantly higher concentration of these professionals than the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width locally is $41,810, which is notably tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. Manufacturing Headhunters point out that the high density of this occupation in Muskegon is driven by local industrial needs, despite the broad SOC classification used for reporting. While the national industry-specific median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is $192,800, the occupation-based data for this metro covers varied sectors. The P25 is $128,310, and the P75 is $170,120, showing a concentrated salary range for the majority of local earners. For manufacturing occupations in Muskegon-Norton Shores, 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 analysis rests strictly on the provided OEWS May 2025 data, acknowledging the limitations inherent in using the Architectural and Engineering Managers classification for specific manufacturing duties. This salary data is not a guarantee of future pay, nor does it account for individual qualifications beyond what is captured in the aggregate survey responses provided for this specific metro market.

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How does the local location quotient of 1.50 affect the role?

The 1.50 quotient shows that Muskegon-Norton Shores has a higher concentration of engineering managers compared to the U.S. average, reflecting a sound industrial base.

Is the $154,140 median reflective of all industries?

Yes, it is the median for the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which aggregates engineering managers across multiple industries.

Why is the middle-band width narrower than the national average?

The $41,810 width is narrower, indicating that salaries in Muskegon-Norton Shores are more tightly clustered than they are across the diverse U.S. market.

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