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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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 366 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$292,770
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$292,770
  3. Senior Director of Operations$292,770
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$171,140
  5. Process Engineering Manager$171,140
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$171,140
  7. VP of Engineering$171,140
  8. Director of R&D$171,140
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$171,140
  10. NPI Manager$171,140
  11. Capital Projects Manager$171,140
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$171,140
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$171,140
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$171,140
  15. Director of Automation$171,140
  16. Automation Manager$171,140
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$171,140
  18. R&D Manager$171,140
  19. R&D Engineer$171,140
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$171,140
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$171,140
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$171,140
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$166,920
  24. Corporate Controller$166,920
  25. Plant Controller$166,920

Bars show the top 25 of 366 ranked. The table below lists all 366. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,280$292,770$450,1604,1201.08
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,280$292,770$450,1604,1201.08
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$181,280$292,770$450,1604,1201.08
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,790$171,140$204,6305,0601.23
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,490$166,920$217,48018,5201.18
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$107,710$156,500$217,61010,2000.86
46Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,560$155,500$182,9201,4700.94
47Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,560$155,500$182,9201,4700.94
48Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,560$155,500$182,9201,4700.94
49Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,560$155,500$182,9201,4700.94
50Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$125,560$155,500$182,9201,4700.94
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,410$154,490$201,7404,1901.02
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,660$140,750$180,18012,3001.06
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,920$133,040$165,14028,4800.91
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,920$133,040$165,14028,4800.91
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,920$133,040$165,14028,4800.91
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,920$133,040$165,14028,4800.91
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,920$133,040$165,14028,4800.91
71Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,660$127,770$161,5507902
72Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,660$127,770$161,5507902
73MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,660$127,770$161,5507902
74Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,660$127,770$161,5507902
75Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,660$127,770$161,5507902
76Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
77Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
78Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
79Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
80Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
81Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
82Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
83Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
84Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,790$127,730$144,2803,5200.95
85Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
86Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
87Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
88Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
89Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
90Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
91Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
92Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
93Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
94VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
95Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
96Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
97QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
98Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
99Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
100FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
101FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
102Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
103QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
104Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
105Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
106Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
107Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
108Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
109Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
110Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
111Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
112QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
113Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
114CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
115Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
116Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
117Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,700$126,160$164,4403,9100.85
118Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$94,670$125,190$159,7503200.75
119Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$94,670$125,190$159,7503200.75
120Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$94,670$125,190$159,7503200.75
121VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
122VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
123Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
124General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
125Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
126EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
127Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
128Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,740$121,630$176,82068,7301.05
129VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
130Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
131Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
132Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
133Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
134Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
135Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
136Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
137Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
138Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
139Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
140Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
141Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
142Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$95,510$121,570$157,9904,2701.04
143Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
144Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
145Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
146Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
147Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
148Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
149Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
150Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
151Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
152Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
153Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
154CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,960$104,410$129,8004,8500.88
155Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$82,200$104,160$133,10017,2100.87
156Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$82,200$104,160$133,10017,2100.87
157Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,740$103,570$133,0003,3301.14
158Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,740$103,570$133,0003,3301.14
159Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,740$103,570$133,0003,3301.14
160Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
161Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
162Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
163Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
164Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
165Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
166Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
167Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
168Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
169Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
170Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
171Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
172Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
173Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
174Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
175Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
176Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
177Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
178Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
179Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
180Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
181Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
182Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
183Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
184Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
185Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
186EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
187VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
188Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
189Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
190Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
191Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
192Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
193Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
194Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,060$103,370$131,7906,1700.9
195QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$81,200$102,950$162,7308,0202.5
196Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,850$102,340$130,6606700.7
197Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,850$102,340$130,6606700.7
198Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,850$102,340$130,6606700.7
199Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
200Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
201Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
202Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
203Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
204Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,800$97,590$135,4702,1600.75
205Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$76,270$96,210$119,1502300.93
206Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$76,270$96,210$119,1502300.93
207Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$65,450$95,440$133,5404,5202.93
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,310$88,090$113,4802,2100.84
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,310$88,090$113,4802,2100.84
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,310$88,090$113,4802,2100.84
211Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,370$85,990$110,42029,3701.09
212Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,370$85,990$110,42029,3701.09
213Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,370$85,990$110,42029,3701.09
214Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,370$85,990$110,42029,3701.09
215Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
216Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
217Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
218Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
219Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
220Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
221Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
222Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
223Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,370$85,870$102,9709,3500.81
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,890$83,000$107,4508,3701.08
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,890$83,000$107,4508,3701.08
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,890$83,000$107,4508,3701.08
227NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,830$81,470$101,6505700.51
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$65,190$81,470$107,4109,1701
229Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
230Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
231Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
232Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
233Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
234CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
235Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
236Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$62,240$79,520$97,6709,4600.75
237Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$62,760$77,260$94,6703101.01
238Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$62,760$77,260$94,6703101.01
239MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$63,610$77,120$109,6605100.68
240PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,860$76,320$92,8709800.81
241Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,860$76,320$92,8709800.81
242Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,860$76,320$92,8709800.81
243Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,860$76,320$92,8709800.81
244Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,780$76,300$85,9701400.48
245Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,900$74,590$104,23010,0900.72
246Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,550$74,070$81,5105100.48
247Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,550$74,070$81,5105100.48
248Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$60,160$72,010$94,3507900.98
249Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
250Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
251Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
252Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
253Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
254Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
255Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
256Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
257Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
258Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
259Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
260Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
261Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
262Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
263Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
264Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
265End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
266Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,430$70,340$80,8305,5000.67
267CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,280$67,400$77,9303500.67
268QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,530$66,940$82,5001,3701.28
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$52,000$64,580$79,0308,6101.13
270Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,370$62,820$78,10012,0501.04
271Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,370$62,820$78,10012,0501.04
272Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$51,350$62,450$80,8001700.54
273Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
274Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
275Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
276Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
277Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
278Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,900$61,710$75,0303,8100.52
279CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
2805-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
281Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
282CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
283Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
284Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
285EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
286CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
287Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
288Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
289Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
290Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
291Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,270$61,280$72,8103,3300.62
292Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,080$60,630$77,9801,9501.5
293GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,170$60,410$75,6504,1101.58
294Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,170$60,410$75,6504,1101.58
295Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
296TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
297Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
298Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
299Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
300Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
301Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
302Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
303Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
304Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
305Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
306Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,700$58,380$68,8904,6300.6
307CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,890$56,910$63,1801,8700.59
308Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$48,390$54,080$57,0505601.86
309Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
310Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
311CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
312Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
313Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
314First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
315Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
316Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
317Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
318Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
319Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
320Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,120$51,990$63,3608,5200.77
321Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,390$49,840$55,7503200.55
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,450$49,260$60,35015,6701.09
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,450$49,000$60,1301,8400.58
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,450$49,000$60,1301,8400.58
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,610$48,610$59,4002,9101.08
326Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,780$48,370$58,2007700.68
327Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,130$47,570$56,4404,0600.88
328Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,130$47,570$56,4404,0600.88
329SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,130$47,570$56,4404,0600.88
330Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,130$47,570$56,4404,0600.88
331Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
332Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
333Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
334Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
335Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
336Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,140$47,350$54,540700.1
337Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,450$46,510$57,9701,1500.41
338Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
339Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
340Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
341Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
342Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
343Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
344Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,330$46,140$53,02013,8200.91
345Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
346Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
347Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
348Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
349CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
350Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
351Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
352Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
353Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
354Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
355Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
356Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
357Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
358Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
359Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
360Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
361Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
362Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
363Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,640$42,760$49,9302,8500.61
364Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,510$40,460$44,4504800.39
365Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,400$36,930$45,10040,7900.99
366Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,400$36,930$45,10040,7900.99

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area provides a large, multifaceted data set for manufacturing recruiters. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) reports a median of $292,770, which reflects the scale and regional concentration of corporate headquarters. This figure is significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation.

They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn a median of $171,140, a figure that is remarkably close to the $171,270 national median for this engineering management SOC. The local middle band width of $62,840 is narrower than the national width of $73,140, pointing toward a mature, established salary expectation for engineering leaders locally.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role reports a median of $166,920, with a middle band width of $86,990. This median is slightly higher than the national benchmark of $166,570, suggesting that regional demand for financial leadership in this extensive manufacturing hub remains strong. These financial management figures represent an aggregate of many sectors, as Manufacturing Headhunters cautions that CFO pay is highly sensitive to firm complexity beyond just the BLS occupational definition. The Philadelphia metro area's 1.18 location quotient for financial management emphasizes the high density of these professional roles, creating a sound local market for executive talent.

Technical and labor-based manufacturing roles in this metro also show substantial activity. The Food Process Operator records a median of $40,460, up from $37,620. The national median for this broad occupational group is $39,680, placing local operators slightly ahead of the national benchmark. For manufacturing occupations in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, 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 sanitation roles is $11,700, nearly identical to the national width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The wide middle band width of $268,880 captures the vast spectrum of executive compensation across the varied corporate structures found in this multi-state, high-density metropolitan area. It reflects both smaller manufacturing firms and major regional headquarters that utilize the same top executive SOC.

Why is the middle band width for CEOs in Philadelphia so substantial?

The wide middle band width of $268,880 captures the vast spectrum of executive compensation across the varied corporate structures found in this multi-state, high-density metropolitan area. It reflects both smaller manufacturing firms and major regional headquarters that utilize the same top executive SOC.

What does the Food Process Operator median suggest about local industry competitiveness?

The local median of $40,460 for Food Process Operators being higher than the national $39,680 median suggests that local manufacturers compete for this talent pool in a way that pushes baseline pay slightly above the national norm for the broader processing worker category.

Does the Philadelphia location quotient for CFOs affect the local baseline salary?

The 1.18 location quotient indicates that financial managers are roughly 18% more concentrated in this metro area than in the rest of the nation. This density can correlate with higher baseline pay, as the market is deep and attracts specialized financial talent often associated with larger headquarters-based operations.

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