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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Niles, 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 324 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$210,620
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$210,620
  3. Senior Director of Operations$210,620
  4. Regulatory Affairs Manager$150,350
  5. EHS Manager$150,350
  6. EHS Director$150,350
  7. Safety Manager$150,350
  8. Environmental Manager$150,350
  9. Process Safety Manager$150,350
  10. S&OP Manager$150,350
  11. Trade Compliance Manager$150,350
  12. Service / Aftermarket Manager$150,350
  13. Environmental Engineer$150,350
  14. Sustainability Manager / Director$150,350
  15. Senior EHS Manager$150,350
  16. EHS Coordinator$150,350
  17. Director of Planning$150,350
  18. Plant HR Manager$148,360
  19. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$146,850
  20. Process Engineering Manager$146,850
  21. Controls / Automation Manager$146,850
  22. VP of Engineering$146,850
  23. Director of R&D$146,850
  24. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$146,850
  25. NPI Manager$146,850

Bars show the top 25 of 324 ranked. The table below lists all 324. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Niles, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,940$210,620$306,050600.81
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,940$210,620$306,050600.81
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$148,940$210,620$306,050600.81
4Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
5EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
6EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
7Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
8Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
9Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
10S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
11Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
12Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
13Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
14Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
15Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
16EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
17Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,020$150,350$173,150900.37
18Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$108,790$148,360$198,500700.86
19Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
20Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
21Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
22VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
23Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
24Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
25NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
26Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
27Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
28Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
29Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
30Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
31Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
32Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
33R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
34R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
35Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
36Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
37Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,750$146,850$171,2102402.79
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,600$136,880$167,8502400.99
52CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
53Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
54Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
55VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
56Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
57Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
58FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
59Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
60Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,440$127,650$169,3002600.79
61Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,800$113,680$126,880701.2
62Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,800$113,680$126,880701.2
63Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$91,800$113,680$126,880701.2
64PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,580$111,720$125,5701600.25
65MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,580$111,720$125,5701600.25
66SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,580$111,720$125,5701600.25
67Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,580$111,720$125,5701600.25
68Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,580$111,720$125,5701600.25
69Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
70Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
71Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
72Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
73Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
74Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
75Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
76Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
77Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
78VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
79Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
80Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
81QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
82Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
83Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
84FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
85FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
86Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
87QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
88Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
89Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
90Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
91Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
92Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
93Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
94Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
95Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
96QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
97Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
98CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
99Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
100Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
101Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,120$109,470$136,3202402.56
102VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
103Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
104Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
105Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
106Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
107Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
108Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
109Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
110Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
111Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
112Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
113Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
114Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
115Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,460$106,630$169,6601401.69
116Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
117Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
118Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
119Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
120Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
121Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
122Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
123Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
124Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
125Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
126Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
127CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,920$106,320$135,5905504.84
128Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
129Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
130Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
131Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
132Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
133Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
134Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
135Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
136Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,040$104,310$128,8201301.7
137Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,070$100,890$145,010401.26
138Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,070$100,890$145,010401.26
139Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,070$100,890$145,010401.26
140Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,070$100,890$145,010401.26
141Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,070$100,890$145,010401.26
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,350$92,820$112,9102801.98
177Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,330$90,590$121,1802400.59
178Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,330$90,590$121,1802400.59
179VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
180VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
181Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
182General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
183Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
184EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
185Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
186Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,030$85,850$130,1801,1000.82
187Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
188Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
189Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
190Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
191Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
192Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
193Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
194Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
195Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,030$78,220$107,0502501.04
196QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,200$77,840$108,960402.01
197Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,070$76,960$102,780801.35
198Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,070$76,960$102,780801.35
199Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$62,070$76,960$102,780801.35
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$75,140$97,5904000.72
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$75,140$97,5904000.72
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$75,140$97,5904000.72
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,370$75,140$97,5904000.72
204Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
205Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
206Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
207Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
208Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
209CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
210Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
211Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,400$72,720$88,9104801.83
212Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,420$70,390$87,5902101.09
213Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,160$64,060$80,5602400.82
214Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
215Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
216Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
217Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
218Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
219Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
220Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
221Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
222Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
223Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
224Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
225Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
226Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
227Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
228Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
229Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
230End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
231Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,230$63,230$71,8302701.57
232Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
233Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
234Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
235Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
236Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
237Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$52,910$62,560$79,5201000.69
238Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,850$61,800$80,680900.54
239Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,850$61,800$80,680900.54
240Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,850$61,800$80,680900.54
241Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,940$61,690$70,7201607.17
242Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,940$61,690$70,7201607.17
243CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,130$60,850$72,650403.88
244Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,330$58,130$63,2702401.49
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,530$50,440$66,7401500.64
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,530$50,440$66,7401500.64
247CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
2485-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
249Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
250CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
251Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
252Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
253EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
254CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
255Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
256Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
257Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
258Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
259Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,060$50,430$59,5205304.81
260Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,360$50,370$50,370806.64
261Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
262TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
263Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
264Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
265Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
266Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
267Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
268Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
269Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
270Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
271Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
272Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,880$49,040$58,4002301.43
273Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$47,190$58,290500.53
274Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$47,190$58,290500.53
275SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$47,190$58,290500.53
276Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$47,190$58,290500.53
277GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$26,100$44,750$48,740500.88
278Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$26,100$44,750$48,740500.88
279Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
280Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
281CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
282Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
283Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
284First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
285Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
286Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
287Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
288Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
289Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
290Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,440$43,870$51,0403701.61
291Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
292Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
293Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
294Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
295Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
296Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
297Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,780$43,700$47,6404101.29
298CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,230$43,680$55,5601201.91
299Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,840$41,690$49,5802900.97
300Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
301Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
302Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
303Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
304CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
305Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
306Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
307Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
308Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
309Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
310Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
311Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
312Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
313Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
314Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
315Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
316Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
317Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
318Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,970$41,350$43,650800.83
319Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,370$41,090$47,2603304.96
320Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,370$41,090$47,2603304.96
321Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,950$40,070$49,3701102.02
322Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,100$36,600$47,5402003.52
323Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,310$35,570$38,2201,0201.2
324Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,310$35,570$38,2201,0201.2

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, 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.

State figures for Michigan

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Niles, 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Niles, MI, 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 $213,990. The local middle band width is $157,110, much tighter than the $226,660 national width. The national median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320.

For manufacturing occupations in Niles, 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.

Regulatory Affairs Managers in Niles report a $150,350 median, slightly above the $141,900 national median. For manufacturing occupations in Niles, 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 is $67,130 locally, narrower than the national $83,420 band. The national median for Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing is $202,090. For manufacturing occupations in Niles, 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.

For manufacturing occupations in Niles, 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 is $89,710 locally, which is nearly identical to the $88,180 national band. The national median for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing is $229,560. As with other management roles, this figure aggregates all human resource management across all local industries. Injection Molding Technicians show a $36,600 median, below the $44,350 national median. The local middle band width is $13,440, nearly identical to the $13,750 national width. The national Iron and Steel Mills industry row median is $65,420. Sanitation Technicians earn $35,570, slightly under the national $36,840. The median grew by $1,160 since May 2024. The local middle band width is $7,910, compared to the $11,820 national width. While the national Iron and Steel Mills industry row median is $52,820, our local sanitation technician data aligns more closely with general occupational cleaning benchmarks.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The median reflects the specific occupational SOC, which is used for injection molding and casting across many industries. It does not represent pay in the specialized Iron and Steel sector, which is cited here only for broad national industry-row comparison.

What is the reason for the significant CEO median change of $32,420?

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

Why is the Injection Molding Technician median of $36,600 lower than the $65,420 Iron and Steel industry row?

The median reflects the specific occupational SOC, which is used for injection molding and casting across many industries. It does not represent pay in the specialized Iron and Steel sector, which is cited here only for broad national industry-row comparison.

Does the Plant HR Manager data distinguish between large and small facilities?

No, the SOC mapping aggregates all HR managers within the metro regardless of facility size or complexity. For manufacturing occupations in Niles, 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.

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