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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

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 332 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$233,760
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$233,760
  3. Senior Director of Operations$233,760
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$142,060
  5. Process Engineering Manager$142,060
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$142,060
  7. VP of Engineering$142,060
  8. Director of R&D$142,060
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$142,060
  10. NPI Manager$142,060
  11. Capital Projects Manager$142,060
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$142,060
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$142,060
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$142,060
  15. Director of Automation$142,060
  16. Automation Manager$142,060
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$142,060
  18. R&D Manager$142,060
  19. R&D Engineer$142,060
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$142,060
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$142,060
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$142,060
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$137,120
  24. Corporate Controller$137,120
  25. Plant Controller$137,120

Bars show the top 25 of 332 ranked. The table below lists all 332. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$165,190$233,760$388,7301701.38
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$165,190$233,760$388,7301701.38
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$165,190$233,760$388,7301701.38
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$124,430$142,060$166,3801801.34
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,600$137,120$172,6905801.14
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,850$131,830$168,9701601.21
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,000$129,640$170,5603700.97
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,110$126,920$163,810801.52
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,110$126,920$163,810801.52
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,110$126,920$163,810801.52
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,110$126,920$163,810801.52
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,110$126,920$163,810801.52
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$89,640$122,310$163,1104301.16
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,320$111,840$142,0704402.94
99VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
100VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
101Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
102General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
103Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
104EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
105Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
106Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,260$111,210$174,0401,1000.52
107Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,580$110,050$131,100600.61
108Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,580$110,050$131,100600.61
109Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,580$110,050$131,100600.61
110PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$104,000$130,9806000.59
111MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$104,000$130,9806000.59
112SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$104,000$130,9806000.59
113Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$104,000$130,9806000.59
114Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$104,000$130,9806000.59
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$102,910$134,5002802.1
129Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
130Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
131Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
132Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
133Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
134Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
135Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
136Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
137Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$100,810$122,3801401.16
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,500$97,180$110,0206703.06
173Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,240$94,030$102,9008601.34
174Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,240$94,030$102,9008601.34
175Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
176Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
177Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
178Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
179Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
180Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
181Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
182Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
183Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$70,690$84,050$98,9102800.76
184Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
185Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
186Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
187Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
188Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
189Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
190Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
191Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
192Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
193Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
194Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
195CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,820$82,800$102,2203301.82
196Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
197Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
198Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
199Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
200Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
201Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$48,690$80,170$80,170904.19
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,340$77,580$98,6506900.79
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,340$77,580$98,6506900.79
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,340$77,580$98,6506900.79
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,340$77,580$98,6506900.79
206Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,880$77,080$96,9908101.78
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,560$76,770$97,970901.02
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,560$76,770$97,970901.02
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,560$76,770$97,970901.02
210Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,020$76,430$95,1503801.28
211QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,730$76,370$96,9001301.24
212Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
213Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
214Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
215Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
216Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
217CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
218Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
219Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,040$76,160$83,1001,0402.56
220Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
221Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
222Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
223Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
224Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
225Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
226Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
227Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
228Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
229Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
230Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
231Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
232Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
233Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
234Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
235Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
236End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
237Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,600$75,680$83,0705302
238MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$74,890$75,610$91,290803.15
239CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,430$67,160$73,210301.95
240Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$53,240$64,760$68,25045012.3
241Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,140$63,720$72,260701.91
242Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,140$63,720$72,260701.91
243Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
244Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
245Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
246Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
247Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
248Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,850$63,170$71,3805202.19
249Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$51,510$62,250$66,4505605.38
250Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$51,510$62,250$66,4505605.38
251Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,250$61,820$77,3403801
252Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,250$61,820$77,3403801
253Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
254TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
255Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
256Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
257Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
258Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
259Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
260Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
261Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
262Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
263Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
264Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,560$60,720$65,9005402.15
265Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,790$60,530$78,3201300.52
266CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
2675-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
268Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
269CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
270Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
271Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
272EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
273CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
274Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
275Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
276Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
277Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
278Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,750$60,070$64,4603401.97
279Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,300$59,300$80,0602200.89
280Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,300$59,300$80,0602200.89
281Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,300$59,300$80,0602200.89
282Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$46,370$58,750$63,3506107.06
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,810$57,260$66,5406201.71
295CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,360$53,730$63,0302001.97
296Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$44,190$50,120$63,340703.78
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,470$49,900$57,5603000.64
298GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,860$49,520$58,660700.89
299Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,860$49,520$58,660700.89
300Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,950$48,890$50,6302602.88
301Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
302Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
303Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
304Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
305Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
306Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
307Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,740$47,730$57,0606701.36
308Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,240$43,970$58,8906104.07
309Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,240$43,970$58,8906104.07
310SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,240$43,970$58,8906104.07
311Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,240$43,970$58,8906104.07
312Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
313Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
314Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
315Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
316CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
317Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
318Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
319Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
320Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
321Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
322Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
323Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
324Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
325Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
326Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
327Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
328Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
329Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
330Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,580$39,220$50,3601500.99
331Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,530$36,140$42,2901,2100.91
332Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,530$36,140$42,2901,2100.91

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State figures for Wisconsin

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Oshkosh-Neenah, WI. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters monitors the CEO / President role in Oshkosh-Neenah, where the median is $233,760 for the 170 individuals employed in this category. This figure compares against the broader national manufacturing industry median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this executive position is $223,540, showing a high level of variance similar to the $226,660 seen across the country.

38, this metro demonstrates a higher concentration of leadership talent than the national average for the broader category.

For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The current middle-band width of $41,950 in Oshkosh-Neenah is significantly narrower than the $73,140 width observed nationally. Although national aerospace manufacturing roles report a $192,800 median, local managers occupy a different pay profile. Engineering managers here demonstrate a strong location quotient of 1.34, emphasizing the area's manufacturing backbone.

For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, 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 these positions is $70,090, which is narrower than the $94,490 wide national manufacturing industry standard. This variation highlights the unique pay dynamics in the Oshkosh-Neenah financial sector. With 580 employees and a location quotient of 1.14, the area maintains a sound financial footprint within its industrial base.

For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This figure sits below the national median of $40,110. The local middle-band width is $12,780, very similar to the national middle-band width of $12,980. The location quotient of 0.99 indicates that the local concentration of this workforce is essentially proportional to the national average across all sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, 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 $6,760, which is notably tighter than the national middle-band width of $11,820. The local median of $36,140 is slightly lower than the national median of $36,840. The area features a location quotient of 0.91, suggesting these roles remain essential despite a density slightly lower than the national average.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The median for this role declined by $5,930, dropping from $143,050 to $137,120. For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How has the median for local CFO roles shifted in Oshkosh-Neenah?

The median for this role declined by $5,930, dropping from $143,050 to $137,120. For manufacturing occupations in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the pay spread for local Manufacturing Engineering Managers compared to the national benchmark?

The local middle-band width is $41,950, which is narrower than the $73,140 national band. This indicates a more tightly defined pay range for engineering leadership within the metro.

Does the local CEO pay reflect the broader national manufacturing industry?

The local median of $233,760 is higher than the national manufacturing industry median of $213,990. Local compensation for this executive role remains competitive relative to the national scope.

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