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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in New Haven, CT

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 348 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$311,110
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$311,110
  3. Senior Director of Operations$311,110
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$167,080
  5. Process Engineering Manager$167,080
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$167,080
  7. VP of Engineering$167,080
  8. Director of R&D$167,080
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$167,080
  10. NPI Manager$167,080
  11. Capital Projects Manager$167,080
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$167,080
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$167,080
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$167,080
  15. Director of Automation$167,080
  16. Automation Manager$167,080
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$167,080
  18. R&D Manager$167,080
  19. R&D Engineer$167,080
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$167,080
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$167,080
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$167,080
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$166,990
  24. Corporate Controller$166,990
  25. Plant Controller$166,990

Bars show the top 25 of 348 ranked. The table below lists all 348. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in New Haven, CT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$207,170$311,110$470,1102700.73
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$207,170$311,110$470,1102700.73
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$207,170$311,110$470,1102700.73
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,510$167,080$203,2805501.37
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,050$166,990$216,5802,0301.33
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,950$160,590$212,4601,0900.94
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$116,310$153,820$193,1203600.91
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,680$140,590$183,1601,0400.92
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,150$134,810$169,3401901.27
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,150$134,810$169,3401901.27
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,150$134,810$169,3401901.27
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,150$134,810$169,3401901.27
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$119,150$134,810$169,3401901.27
66VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
67VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
68Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
69General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
70Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
71EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
72Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
73Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,650$134,450$197,5105,7500.91
74PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,160$133,040$164,3401,1900.39
75MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,160$133,040$164,3401,1900.39
76SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,160$133,040$164,3401,1900.39
77Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,160$133,040$164,3401,1900.39
78Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,160$133,040$164,3401,1900.39
79Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
80Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
81Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
82Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
83Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
84Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
85Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
86Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
87Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
88VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
89Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
90Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
91QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
92Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
93Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
94FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
95FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
96Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
97QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
98Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
99Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
100Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
101Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
102Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
103Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
104Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
105Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
106QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
107Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
108CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
109Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
110Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
111Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,370$128,550$161,5403700.83
112Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,210$109,450$138,2005501.94
113Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,210$109,450$138,2005501.94
114Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,210$109,450$138,2005501.94
115Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,490$107,940$130,0401201.29
116Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,490$107,940$130,0401201.29
117Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,490$107,940$130,0401201.29
118Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
119Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
120Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
121Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
122Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
123Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
124Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
125Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
126Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,670$105,250$129,6303100.87
127Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
128Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
129Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
130Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
131Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
132Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
133Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
134Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
135Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
136Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
137Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
138CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,080$104,950$133,5405300.98
139QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$79,210$104,310$138,5806502.09
140Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
141Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
142Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
143Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
144Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
145Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,460$103,800$146,6503101.11
146Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,170$103,780$117,9502500.98
147Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,170$103,780$117,9502500.98
148Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$83,170$103,780$117,9502500.98
149Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,590$103,710$131,1901,1500.59
150Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,590$103,710$131,1901,1500.59
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,160$103,070$130,2107401.11
186Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,420$102,850$119,080601.56
187Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,420$102,850$119,080601.56
188MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,420$102,850$119,080601.56
189Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,420$102,850$119,080601.56
190Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,420$102,850$119,080601.56
191VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
192Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
193Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
194Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
195Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
196Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
197Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
198Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
199Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
200Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
201Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
202Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
203Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
204Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,990$101,750$133,9303600.9
205Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$59,620$99,130$106,980300.4
206Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$78,470$97,610$132,8302001.32
207Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,410$96,220$122,2305000.67
208Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,410$96,220$122,2305000.67
209Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$74,410$96,220$122,2305000.67
210Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
211Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
212Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
213Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
214Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
215Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
216Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
217Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
218Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,560$95,420$116,9901,1100.99
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,060$94,960$111,6802,0000.76
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,060$94,960$111,6802,0000.76
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,060$94,960$111,6802,0000.76
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,060$94,960$111,6802,0000.76
223CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,680$83,200$98,210400.77
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,490$80,290$101,4808000.9
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,340$78,770$98,2901,0600.87
233Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,120$77,410$83,0202302.22
234Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,120$77,410$83,0202302.22
235Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,760$77,410$98,3409900.73
236Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,460$76,880$97,0505500.74
237Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
238Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
239Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
240Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
241Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
242Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
243Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
244Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
245Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
246Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
247Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
248Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
249Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
250Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
251Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
252Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
253End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
254Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,990$74,100$84,4505200.66
255Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,700$69,390$79,2209200.81
256Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,700$69,390$79,2209200.81
257PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,780$64,400$78,880700.6
258Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,780$64,400$78,880700.6
259Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,780$64,400$78,880700.6
260Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,780$64,400$78,880700.6
261NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$53,500$63,980$79,320700.6
262Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
263Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
264Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
265Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
266Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
267Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,210$61,880$74,9605100.72
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,780$61,630$77,1001800.24
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,960$59,780$75,7504100.8
293GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,350$58,490$65,9301100.45
294Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,350$58,490$65,9301100.45
295QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,840$58,420$72,630600.62
296CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,450$55,520$65,3802600.86
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,150$50,060$61,7709300.86
309Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,360$49,590$57,0402802.57
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,390$49,540$57,9006700.48
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$45,330$48,320$60,250701.28
312Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$44,940$47,390$60,2603301.26
313Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,150$47,240$54,3903101.01
314Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,150$47,240$54,3903101.01
315Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,490$46,070$60,0701200.45
316Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
317Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
318Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
319Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
320Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
321Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
322Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,340$45,680$53,5801,1300.77
323Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$45,310$48,9307701.72
324Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$45,310$48,9307701.72
325SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$45,310$48,9307701.72
326Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$45,310$48,9307701.72
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,050$41,110$48,9804701.04
346Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,920$38,500$39,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
347Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,850$37,890$48,0406,2101.55
348Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,850$37,890$48,0406,2101.55

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Connecticut

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role, the New Haven area reports a median of $311,110. This is significantly above the national median of $213,990. The local mean is $361,010, which exceeds the national mean of $269,630. The middle band width locally is $262,940, notably higher than the $226,660 national figure. This SOC 11-1011 mapping covers all Chief Executives.

73 location quotient, the sample size is limited. National data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a median of $409,320. These figures omit non-salary executive benefits. Comparison metros are Waterbury-Shelton, CT and Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Neither provide separate CEO-specific wages, reporting instead for broader industrial production management.

This is lower than the previous $168,790. The national median is $171,270. Local mean pay is $172,520, versus $181,540 nationally. Middle band width is $69,770 locally, tighter than the $73,140 national mark. This SOC 11-9041 mapping is a broad architecture and engineering category. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing has a national median of $192,800. For manufacturing occupations in New Haven, CT, 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 New Haven, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $166,570. The local mean is $183,210, close to the national mean of $186,910. The local middle band width is $99,530, slightly wider than the $94,490 national bandwidth. Mapping to SOC 11-3031, this includes all financial management duties across sectors. There are 2,030 employed in the area with a 1.33 location quotient. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing reports a $210,870 national median. Manufacturing Headhunters notes this excludes equity grants.

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Why is the local CEO median higher than the national median?

For manufacturing occupations in New Haven, CT, 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.

Does the engineering manager data account for specific industrial certifications?

No: BLS data captures all architecture and engineering managers within the defined SOC, regardless of specific credentials.

How should I interpret the negative median change for engineering managers?

For manufacturing occupations in New Haven, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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