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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Peoria, IL

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 343 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$270,090
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$270,090
  3. Senior Director of Operations$270,090
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$212,820
  5. Process Engineering Manager$212,820
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$212,820
  7. VP of Engineering$212,820
  8. Director of R&D$212,820
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$212,820
  10. NPI Manager$212,820
  11. Capital Projects Manager$212,820
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$212,820
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$212,820
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$212,820
  15. Director of Automation$212,820
  16. Automation Manager$212,820
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$212,820
  18. R&D Manager$212,820
  19. R&D Engineer$212,820
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$212,820
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$212,820
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$212,820
  23. Purchasing Manager$174,430
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$174,430
  25. Procurement Manager$174,430

Bars show the top 25 of 343 ranked. The table below lists all 343. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Peoria, IL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$159,080$270,090$487,4401000.44
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$159,080$270,090$487,4401000.44
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$159,080$270,090$487,4401000.44
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$171,250$212,820$219,0705402.28
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,670$174,430$212,8502102.37
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,670$174,430$212,8502102.37
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,670$174,430$212,8502102.37
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,670$174,430$212,8502102.37
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$141,670$174,430$212,8502102.37
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$112,180$155,840$208,1501,1701.3
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,580$154,490$199,8603101.32
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,280$132,900$170,7106400.96
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,730$131,660$184,7706000.89
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,280$130,590$158,0601,6500.92
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,280$130,590$158,0601,6500.92
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,280$130,590$158,0601,6500.92
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,280$130,590$158,0601,6500.92
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,280$130,590$158,0601,6500.92
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$129,500$167,4203701.41
104Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
105Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
106Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
107Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
108Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
109Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
110Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
111Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
112Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
113Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
114Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
115CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,700$128,710$159,5702,1206.7
116Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$90,960$123,730$153,6407300.64
117Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$90,960$123,730$153,6407300.64
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,720$120,250$167,2003201.36
132Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
133Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
134Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
135Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
136Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
137Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
138Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
139Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
140Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
141Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
142Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
143Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
144Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
145Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
146Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
147Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
148Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
149Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
150Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
151Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
152Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
153Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
154Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
155Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
156Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
157Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
158EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
159VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
160Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
161Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
162Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
163Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
164Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
165Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
166Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$95,550$117,180$164,3301,5003.85
167Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
168Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
169Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
170Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
171Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
172Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,330$114,820$140,1601200.71
173Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,470$111,880$122,740301.44
174Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,470$111,880$122,740301.44
175MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,470$111,880$122,740301.44
176Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,470$111,880$122,740301.44
177Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,470$111,880$122,740301.44
178Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,400$105,370$166,000500.56
179Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
180Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
181Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
182Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
183Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
184Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
185Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
186Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
187Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,700$101,500$132,0801600.75
188Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,660$98,460$124,5803001.77
189Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,660$98,460$124,5803001.77
190Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,660$98,460$124,5803001.77
191VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
192VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
193Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
194General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
195Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
196EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
197Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
198Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,050$98,290$151,2204,1401.11
199Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$63,330$96,880$128,1807201.38
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,770$94,520$115,1401200.82
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,770$94,520$115,1401200.82
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,770$94,520$115,1401200.82
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,990$82,470$109,5605900.9
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,950$80,460$103,9308801.09
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,680$79,540$102,1501,3500.87
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,680$79,540$102,1501,3500.87
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,680$79,540$102,1501,3500.87
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,680$79,540$102,1501,3500.87
217Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$60,170$78,710$99,5703700.85
218Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,830$77,830$107,7301900.42
219Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,830$77,830$107,7301900.42
220Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,830$77,830$107,7301900.42
221QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$72,750$76,420$93,520600.35
222Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
223Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
224Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
225Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
226Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
227Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
228Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
229Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
230Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
231Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
232Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
233Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
234Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
235Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
236Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
237Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
238End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
239Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,750$74,780$78,8308801.88
240Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
241Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
242Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
243Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
244Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
245CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
246Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
247Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,130$74,200$93,1409801.36
248Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$53,290$72,120$79,440500.65
249CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,900$68,640$73,000401.48
250NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$33,970$66,370$73,920400.59
251Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
252Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
253Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
254Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
255CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
256Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
257Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
258Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
259Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
260Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
261Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
262Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
263Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
264Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
265Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
266Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
267Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
268Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
269Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,030$63,780$72,8807402.77
270Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,250$62,950$78,9001302.12
271Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,250$62,950$78,9001302.12
272QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,510$62,830$69,330400.64
273GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,510$62,500$75,6801701.14
274Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$58,510$62,500$75,6801701.14
275MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$46,420$61,870$85,610601.44
276Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,860$59,560$72,1804900.74
277Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,860$59,560$72,1804900.74
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,050$58,960$65,9201,2302.77
290Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
291Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
292Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
293Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
294Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
295Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,450$58,320$69,1303700.88
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,350$56,770$62,1809501.49
308Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$46,630$56,720$56,7203302.05
309PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,650$54,830$63,200300.47
310Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,650$54,830$63,200300.47
311Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,650$54,830$63,200300.47
312Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,650$54,830$63,200300.47
313CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
3145-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
315Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
316CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
317Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
318Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
319EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
320CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
321Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
322Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
323Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
324Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
325Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,380$51,680$61,0205001.62
326CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,450$50,420$57,4402701.48
327Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,460$46,280$48,2702101.14
328Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$44,460$46,280$48,2702101.14
329Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
330Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
331Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
332Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
333Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
334Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
335Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,250$45,620$48,9301,0801.24
336Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,730$44,840$57,4806700.8
337Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,100$44,750$52,0002301.48
338Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,970$39,840$49,1001800.7
339Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,970$39,840$49,1001800.7
340SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,970$39,840$49,1001800.7
341Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$33,970$39,840$49,1001800.7
342Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,870$35,870$36,7803,6201.53
343Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,870$35,870$36,7803,6201.53

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State figures for Illinois

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

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In the Peoria, IL metro area, the CEO / President role reports a median of $270,090, which is a considerable increase from the prior median of $220,430. This current median is significantly higher than the national manufacturing-aligned median of $213,990.

The local middle-band width is $328,360, which is much wider than the $226,660 national middle-band width for the broader chief executives category. 44.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Peoria show a median of $212,820, an increase from the $182,390 reported in May 2024. This local median is much higher than the national median of $171,270. The local middle-band width is $47,820, significantly more compressed than the $73,140 national band width. These managers are highly concentrated in the Peoria labor market, with a location quotient of 2.28, illustrating the local importance of the aerospace manufacturing industry.

Purchasing Managers in this hub record a median of $174,430, a rise from $146,860 in the prior survey. This local median is higher than the national median of $148,080. The local middle-band width is $71,180, slightly wider than the $66,720 national middle-band width. With a high location quotient of 2.37, these procurement leaders are essential to the region's industrial sector and demonstrate a higher pay level than their national counterparts in this category.

Electronics Assembler / Solderer roles show a median of $39,840, increasing from $37,620 in May 2024. This median is lower than the national manufacturing-aligned median of $45,850. The middle-band width for this occupation in Peoria is $15,130, which is slightly wider than the $13,290 national middle-band width. With a location quotient of 0.7, the concentration of these electronic assembly specialists in the area is lower than the national industrial benchmark.

Sanitation Technician roles in Peoria report a median of $35,870, an increase from the $34,990 recorded last year. The middle-band width of $4,910 is significantly narrower than the $11,820 national width. The local median of $35,870 is slightly below the national median of $36,840 for the broader janitorial and cleaning occupation. With a location quotient of 1.53, Peoria has a strong concentration of sanitation professionals relative to the rest of the country.

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How does the Peoria Manufacturing Engineering Manager median compare to the national level?

Engineering managers in Peoria earn substantially more than the national standard for this broader category.

What is the pay trend for Peoria Purchasing Managers?

The median for this role rose by $27,570 to $174,430. This growth is notable and places local purchasing leadership ahead of the national benchmark.

Is the concentration of local Sanitation Technicians significant?

Yes, with a location quotient of 1.53, the concentration of sanitation workers in Peoria is much higher than the national average. This reflects the significant industrial footprint of the local manufacturing economy.

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