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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Pittsfield, MA

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 301 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$197,570
  2. Process Engineering Manager$197,570
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$197,570
  4. VP of Engineering$197,570
  5. Director of R&D$197,570
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$197,570
  7. NPI Manager$197,570
  8. Capital Projects Manager$197,570
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$197,570
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$197,570
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$197,570
  12. Director of Automation$197,570
  13. Automation Manager$197,570
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$197,570
  15. R&D Manager$197,570
  16. R&D Engineer$197,570
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$197,570
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$197,570
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$197,570
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$161,980
  21. Corporate Controller$161,980
  22. Plant Controller$161,980
  23. VP of Finance$161,980
  24. Division Controller$161,980
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$161,980

Bars show the top 25 of 301 ranked. The table below lists all 301. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Pittsfield, MA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$165,360$197,570$216,3901001.2
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,080$161,980$208,6502700.87
29Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
30EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
31EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
32Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
33Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
34Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
35S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
36Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
37Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
38Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
39Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
40Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
41EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
42Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$118,470$157,520$190,820600.28
43PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$122,610$154,860$195,2902800.46
44MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$122,610$154,860$195,2902800.46
45SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$122,610$154,860$195,2902800.46
46Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$122,610$154,860$195,2902800.46
47Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$122,610$154,860$195,2902800.46
48Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$111,060$145,640$199,710500.67
49VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
50Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
51Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
52National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
53Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
54National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
55Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
56Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
57Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
58Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
59Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
60Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
61Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
62Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,620$144,320$209,3101200.53
63Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
64Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
65Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
66Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
67Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
68Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
69Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
70Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
71Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
72VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
73Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
74Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
75QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
76Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
77Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
78FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
79FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
80Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
81QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
82Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
83Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
84Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
85Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
86Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
87Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
88Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
89Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
90QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
91Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
92CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
93Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
94Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
95Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,110$134,440$189,380600.65
96Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
97Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
98Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
99Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
100Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
101Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$107,130$125,350$153,470500.84
102Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
103Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
104Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
105Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
106Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
107Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
108Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
109Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
110Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$73,010$114,930$147,170901.2
111Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
112Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
113Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
114Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
115Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
116Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
117Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
118Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
119Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
120Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
121Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
122CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$94,010$108,570$127,200700.68
123Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,630$104,640$133,9202100.54
124Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,630$104,640$133,9202100.54
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$92,210$103,750$125,6301100.84
160Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,540$98,560$137,120801.48
161Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,540$98,560$137,120801.48
162Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,540$98,560$137,120801.48
163VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
164VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
165Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
166General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
167Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
168EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
169Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
170Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,300$98,210$145,8401,5001.17
171VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
172Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
173Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
174Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
175Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
176Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
177Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
178Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
179Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
180Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
181Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
182Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
183Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
184Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,520$97,280$130,960400.55
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,590$84,990$104,560400.73
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,590$84,990$104,560400.73
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,590$84,990$104,560400.73
188Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,000$84,640$101,9604800.91
189Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,000$84,640$101,9604800.91
190Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,000$84,640$101,9604800.91
191Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,000$84,640$101,9604800.91
192Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,540$83,460$120,0301100.7
193Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,540$83,460$120,0301100.7
194Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,540$83,460$120,0301100.7
195Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
196Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
197Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
198Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
199Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
200Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
201Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
202Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
203Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,520$77,900$99,5302401.07
204Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,660$74,780$85,6503201.15
205Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
206Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
207Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
208Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
209Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
210CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
211Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
212Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,330$74,220$83,8802701.11
213Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
214Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
215Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
216Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,040$64,990$82,3501600.91
218Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
219Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
220Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
221Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
222Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
223Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
224Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
225Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
226Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
227Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
228Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
229Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
230End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
231Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,140$64,990$82,9301100.7
232Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$54,100$63,900$80,6001901.24
233CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
2345-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
235Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
236CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
237Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
238Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
239EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
240CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
241Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
242Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
243Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
244Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
245Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$51,190$61,500$72,5201101.04
246Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,420$59,620$73,6501500.65
247Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,420$59,620$73,6501500.65
248Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
249Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
250Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
251Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
252Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
253Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,160$57,390$69,280800.56
254Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
255Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
256CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
257Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
258Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
259First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
260Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
261Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
262Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
263Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
264Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
265Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,610$55,560$60,7801300.59
266Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,940$47,350$62,250400.44
267Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,940$47,350$62,250400.44
268SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,940$47,350$62,250400.44
269Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,940$47,350$62,250400.44
270Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
271Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
272Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
273Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
274Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
275Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
276Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,530$46,900$59,1902200.73
277Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,090$44,920$56,700500.18
278Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,020$39,830$46,6309201.14
279Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,020$39,830$46,6309201.14
280Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,310$38,960$44,650701.2
281Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,890$38,340$43,420901.47
282Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,890$38,340$43,420901.47
283Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
284Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
285Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
286Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
287CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
288Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
289Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
290Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
291Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
292Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
293Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
294Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
295Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
296Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
297Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
298Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
299Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
300Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53
301Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$31,200$48,900500.53

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State figures for Massachusetts

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

In the Pittsfield, MA area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median annual salary of $197,570. This represents a significant deviation from the previous median of $162,770, as reported in May 2024. The local middle band width is $51,030, which is tighter than the national middle band width of $73,140 for this occupational category.

For the aerospace parts manufacturing industry, the national median is $192,800, providing a context for regional pay alignment. This specific regional wage highlights a strong compensation environment for engineering leadership.

The local location quotient for this role is 1.2, suggesting a relatively dense concentration of engineering managers compared to the rest of the country. This concentration is a factor that recruiters should acknowledge when planning outreach strategies. Manufacturing Headhunters frequently review these shifts to help regional manufacturers remain competitive with national aerospace industry peers. The data demonstrates that local pay for these managers has successfully outpaced the broader national median.

For manufacturing occupations in Pittsfield, MA, 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. While these figures help set a baseline, they do not account for individual qualifications, such as tenure or specific technical certifications in complex manufacturing environments. Use the national aerospace median of $192,800 as a benchmarking tool against the local $197,570 to determine whether the regional market is attracting talent at competitive rates. Focus on matching a candidate's specific background in advanced materials or production efficiency rather than strictly following these reported medians.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Pittsfield, MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It should be treated as a strong indicator that current compensation must be refreshed to remain competitive.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Pittsfield, MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It should be treated as a strong indicator that current compensation must be refreshed to remain competitive.

Why is the local middle band width smaller than the national one?

The narrower local band width suggests less variance in compensation among regional roles. This often happens in localized markets with higher concentrations of specific industry sectors.

Does the 1.2 location quotient mean I can easily find local talent?

The quotient measures employment concentration, not the availability of active candidates. It indicates the regional economy is built around these roles, which can be an advantage for recruitment.

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