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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, 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 277 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$250,670
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$250,670
  3. Senior Director of Operations$250,670
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$181,690
  5. Process Engineering Manager$181,690
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$181,690
  7. VP of Engineering$181,690
  8. Director of R&D$181,690
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$181,690
  10. NPI Manager$181,690
  11. Capital Projects Manager$181,690
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$181,690
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$181,690
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$181,690
  15. Director of Automation$181,690
  16. Automation Manager$181,690
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$181,690
  18. R&D Manager$181,690
  19. R&D Engineer$181,690
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$181,690
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$181,690
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$181,690
  23. Purchasing Manager$167,220
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$167,220
  25. Procurement Manager$167,220

Bars show the top 25 of 277 ranked. The table below lists all 277. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$176,290$250,670$471,560900.52
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$176,290$250,670$471,560900.52
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$176,290$250,670$471,560900.52
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,020$181,690$222,5203602
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,890$167,220$205,700701.05
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,890$167,220$205,700701.05
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,890$167,220$205,700701.05
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,890$167,220$205,700701.05
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,890$167,220$205,700701.05
28Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
29Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
30Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
31Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
32Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
33Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
34Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
35Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
36Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
37VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
38Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
39Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
40QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
41Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
42Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
43FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
44FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
45Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
46QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
47Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
48Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
49Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
50Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
51Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
52Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
53Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
54Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
55QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
56Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
57CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
58Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
59Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
60Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$116,340$156,710$179,7601900.97
61CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
62Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
63Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
64VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
65Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
66Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
67FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
68Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
69Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,510$154,190$206,8606800.99
70VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
71Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
72Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
73National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
74Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
75National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
76Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
77Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
78Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
79Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
80Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
81Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
82Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
83Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$104,680$146,690$177,6203800.73
84Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,770$141,030$172,9101400.77
85QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$106,280$138,090$167,5004803.43
86Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
87EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
88EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
89Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
90Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
91Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
92S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
93Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
94Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
95Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
96Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
97Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
98EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
99Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,490$137,120$198,9403300.64
100Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
101Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
102Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
103Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
104Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
105Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,420$132,580$151,3901501.18
106VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
107VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
108Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
109General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
110Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
111EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
112Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
113Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$82,690$126,870$189,2302,1400.75
114PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,380$123,780$162,9901,0600.77
115MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,380$123,780$162,9901,0600.77
116SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,380$123,780$162,9901,0600.77
117Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,380$123,780$162,9901,0600.77
118Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,380$123,780$162,9901,0600.77
119Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$84,930$121,770$136,9702103.14
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,340$115,870$141,5403601.22
155Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,220$109,800$135,1009201.06
156Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$83,220$109,800$135,1009201.06
157Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,620$107,890$132,1002001.56
158Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,620$107,890$132,1002001.56
159Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,620$107,890$132,1002001.56
160Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
161Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
162Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
163Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
164Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
165CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
166Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
167Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$89,920$105,690$135,4901,0001.83
168VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
169Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
170Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
171Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
172Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
173Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
174Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
175Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
176Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
177Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
178Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
179Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
180Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
181Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,770$105,650$149,1901100.64
182Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,570$101,750$103,610502.96
183Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,570$101,750$103,610502.96
184MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,570$101,750$103,610502.96
185Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,570$101,750$103,610502.96
186Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,570$101,750$103,610502.96
187Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
188Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
189Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
190Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
191Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
192Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
193Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
194Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
195Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,650$93,290$114,6404300.86
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,070$89,870$116,780900.78
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,070$89,870$116,780900.78
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,070$89,870$116,780900.78
199Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
200Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
201Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
202Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
203Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
204Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
205Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
206Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
207Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
208Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
209Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
210Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
211Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
212Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
213Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
214Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
215End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
216Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$66,990$89,830$115,7002300.64
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,760$83,700$104,0503601.05
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,760$83,700$104,0503601.05
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,760$83,700$104,0503601.05
220Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,410$82,530$106,7407400.63
221Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,410$82,530$106,7407400.63
222Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,410$82,530$106,7407400.63
223Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,410$82,530$106,7407400.63
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,540$82,450$102,6005501.39
225Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,820$79,020$80,280601.19
226Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,820$79,020$80,280601.19
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,290$91,320701.24
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,290$91,320701.24
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,290$91,320701.24
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,440$77,290$91,320701.24
231Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,030$74,990$78,7302500.75
232Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,970$72,240$78,6907001.14
233Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,000$70,890$81,700501.38
234QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$59,900$65,420$80,660501.03
235GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,120$64,600$74,690800.71
236Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$59,550$64,600$76,230400.74
237Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,120$64,600$74,690800.71
238Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$54,950$64,380$79,020401.63
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,330$63,730$80,2403900.76
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,330$63,730$80,2403900.76
241CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,340$50,400$65,200500.34
242Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,970$48,200$64,1802500.39
243Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,440$47,300$56,890400.32
244Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,440$47,300$56,890400.32
245Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
246Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
247Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
248Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
249Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
250Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
251Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,900$45,310$52,4204000.6
252Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
253Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
254Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
255Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
256CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
257Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
258Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
259Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
260Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
261Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
262Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
263Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
264Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
265Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
266Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
267Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
268Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
269Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
270Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,830$42,240$56,650600.3
271Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,520$39,080$47,910700.55
272Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$38,210$44,7801300.66
273Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$38,210$44,7801300.66
274SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$38,210$44,7801300.66
275Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,530$38,210$44,7801300.66
276Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,090$35,460$46,0402,0201.12
277Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,090$35,460$46,0402,0201.12

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State figures for Connecticut

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Norwich-New London-Willimantic, 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?

The Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT area presents a specialized labor market where Manufacturing Headhunters track critical roles. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in this region reports a median of $250,670. For manufacturing occupations in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The local middle band width is $295,270, which is notably higher than the national middle band width of $226,660. This wide local band points to diverse firm sizes and executive compensation structures within the broader top-executive SOC. Nationally, the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector reports a median of $409,320, which sets a high-end reference for manufacturing executives in specialized firms. The local employment count for this top executive category is 90, reflecting its concentration in the area.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the region command a median of $181,690, up from the prior $174,910. The local middle band width is $57,500, which is tighter than the national middle band of $73,140. A location quotient of 2.0 indicates a high concentration of this profession in the Norwich-New London area. The national median for this engineering role is $171,270, placing the local median above the national average. Meanwhile, the local mean salary for this group is $191,300, which exceeds the national mean of $181,540. These roles utilize the broad Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which encompasses various technical leadership duties.

Purchasing Managers and technical operational staff also demonstrate specific wage characteristics. For manufacturing occupations in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width for this group is $79,810, exceeding the $66,720 national width. Sanitation Technicians in the metro earn a median of $35,460. These figures for clerical and manual roles do not separate specific industry processes, shift patterns, or seniority, as the BLS aggregates them into broad occupational categories. Compensation packages in this area must align with both these local market medians and broader competitive indicators like national industry medians.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

0 indicates that this specific engineering management occupation is twice as concentrated in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic region as it is across the United States. This suggests the local manufacturing sector has a specialized focus on technical leadership and engineering project oversight.

What does the location quotient of 2.0 for Manufacturing Engineering Managers reveal about the local labor pool?

A location quotient of 2.0 indicates that this specific engineering management occupation is twice as concentrated in the Norwich-New London-Willimantic region as it is across the United States. This suggests the local manufacturing sector has a specialized focus on technical leadership and engineering project oversight.

Why is the CEO median for the region significantly higher than the national median?

The local median of $250,670 exceeds the national median of $213,990, likely reflecting the high cost of living and specific industrial base presence in this Connecticut metro. However, the data remains tied to a broad Chief Executives SOC, which covers top leadership roles across all regional industries.

Are the wages for Electronics Assembler / Solderer sensitive to specific industry types like Motor Vehicle Manufacturing?

The provided figures are occupation-based, so while Motor Vehicle Manufacturing offers a national median of $62,920 for this category, local salaries for assemblers remain tied to the regional broader occupation data. The electronics assembler salary is not adjusted for the specific manufacturer's industry.

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