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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Providence-Warwick, RI-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 358 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$243,620
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$243,620
  3. Senior Director of Operations$243,620
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,640
  5. Process Engineering Manager$172,640
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$172,640
  7. VP of Engineering$172,640
  8. Director of R&D$172,640
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,640
  10. NPI Manager$172,640
  11. Capital Projects Manager$172,640
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,640
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,640
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,640
  15. Director of Automation$172,640
  16. Automation Manager$172,640
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,640
  18. R&D Manager$172,640
  19. R&D Engineer$172,640
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,640
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,640
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,640
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$167,570
  24. Corporate Controller$167,570
  25. Plant Controller$167,570

Bars show the top 25 of 358 ranked. The table below lists all 358. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,260$243,620$414,4706500.69
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,260$243,620$414,4706500.69
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$181,260$243,620$414,4706500.69
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,010$172,640$212,3206200.61
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,230$167,570$219,9203,2800.85
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$124,370$163,290$213,9407300.73
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,290$160,040$195,8401,0000.35
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$110,980$148,880$196,1101,7700.61
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,130$135,850$178,9803000.78
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,130$135,850$178,9803000.78
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,130$135,850$178,9803000.78
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,130$135,850$178,9803000.78
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,130$135,850$178,9803000.78
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,950$130,690$159,5405,0200.65
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,950$130,690$159,5405,0200.65
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,950$130,690$159,5405,0200.65
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,950$130,690$159,5405,0200.65
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,950$130,690$159,5405,0200.65
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,680$124,810$162,3101,2301.09
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,560$114,710$144,6408300.91
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,950$111,360$144,6401,7501.29
125Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
126Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
127Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
128Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
129Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
130Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$84,200$110,520$157,7704300.61
131VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
132VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
133Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
134General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
135Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
136EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
137Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
138Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,200$110,360$165,47014,1100.88
139VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
140Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
141Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
142Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
143Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
144Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
145Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
146Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
147Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
148Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
149Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
150Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
151Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
152Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,410$110,000$141,0607800.77
153Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,690$107,310$136,8607601.06
154Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,690$107,310$136,8607601.06
155Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,690$107,310$136,8607601.06
156Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,120$106,950$145,470800.83
157Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,120$106,950$145,470800.83
158MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,120$106,950$145,470800.83
159Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,120$106,950$145,470800.83
160Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,120$106,950$145,470800.83
161QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$81,720$106,670$136,4707300.93
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$90,330$106,290$128,9701,5700.94
197Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,330$104,850$144,6301300.53
198Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,330$104,850$144,6301300.53
199Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,330$104,850$144,6301300.53
200Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,760$104,510$132,7504,2300.86
201Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,760$104,510$132,7504,2300.86
202Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,180$101,670$117,5701301.26
203Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,180$101,670$117,5701301.26
204Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,180$101,670$117,5701301.26
205Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$81,310$100,730$124,7501900.49
206Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$80,860$98,320$120,4303500.55
207Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$80,860$98,320$120,4303500.55
208Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$80,860$98,320$120,4303500.55
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,780$95,020$119,1908,2501.24
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,780$95,020$119,1908,2501.24
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,780$95,020$119,1908,2501.24
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,780$95,020$119,1908,2501.24
213NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$77,500$94,570$107,2104301.55
214Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$65,500$89,880$118,8601300.64
215Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,230$87,620$108,8501,4800.77
216Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,230$87,620$108,8501,4800.77
217Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$70,230$87,620$108,8501,4800.77
218Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$77,730$86,150$90,000701.14
219Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$77,730$86,150$90,000701.14
220Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,080$84,590$94,1802,4101.07
221Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$59,490$81,390$84,200700.93
222Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
223Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
224Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
225Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
226Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
227Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
228Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
229Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
230Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,650$80,320$101,9602,3100.81
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,630$78,680$98,7603,9901.29
239PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,950$76,000$81,9702200.73
240Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,950$76,000$81,9702200.73
241Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,950$76,000$81,9702200.73
242Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,950$76,000$81,9702200.73
243Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,370$73,980$94,4703,5601.02
244Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,560$70,170$81,1802,6000.91
245Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$56,560$70,170$81,1802,6000.91
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$51,440$67,380$84,4901,9301.03
247Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
248Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
249Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
250Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
251Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
252Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
253Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
254Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
255Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
256Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
257Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
258Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
259Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
260Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
261Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
262Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
263End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
264Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,270$64,770$78,3501,4600.72
265CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,250$64,660$80,8901300.99
266Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$58,970$64,390$73,380700.9
267Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,610$64,270$79,2403901.48
268Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,610$64,270$79,2403901.48
269MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,730$62,520$77,0001100.6
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,070$61,890$76,8601,4100.79
276QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,860$61,680$70,7302400.92
277GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,840$61,660$100,2405800.9
278Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,840$61,660$100,2405800.9
279CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
2805-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
281Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
282CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
283Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
284Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
285EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
286CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
287Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
288Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
289Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
290Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
291Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,280$58,950$72,6001,2900.98
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,250$57,790$62,1707400.94
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$44,560$56,850$77,0301700.54
294Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,990$56,020$66,9606502.33
295Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
296TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
297Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
298Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
299Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
300Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
301Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
302Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
303Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
304Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
305Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
306Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,580$52,800$68,6402,4901.3
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,330$49,790$63,7602,7901.02
319Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$47,480$49,260$63,3502202.94
320Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,050$48,820$59,8202401.66
321Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,010$46,540$56,8208901.13
322Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,010$46,540$56,8208901.13
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,800$45,850$53,8404,0101.07
330Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,600$45,390$58,5107801.17
331Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,340$44,490$50,8402,5700.72
332Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,260$43,750$52,3501,0101.46
333Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,490$41,600$48,3201,6001.41
334Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,490$41,600$48,3201,6001.41
335SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,490$41,600$48,3201,6001.41
336Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,490$41,600$48,3201,6001.41
337Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,540$38,160$46,7109,6600.95
338Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,540$38,160$46,7109,6600.95
339Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
340Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
341Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
342Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
343CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
344Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
345Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
346Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
347Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
348Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
349Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
350Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
351Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
352Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
353Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
354Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
355Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
356Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
357Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,650$36,720$45,1007400.64
358Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$31,200$34,770$39,4302200.72

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Rhode Island

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Providence-Warwick, RI-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?

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area reports a median annual wage of $243,620. This data point is part of a broad chief executive category. The middle band width for this occupation is $233,210, highlighting significant compensation variance common to senior leadership.

For comparison, the national broad median for this occupation is $213,990, while the national communications equipment manufacturing industry median is $409,320. This positions regional leadership compensation comfortably above the national general average.

The regional location quotient of 0.69 points to a concentration of executive talent that is lower than the national average. This metric is a useful reference when evaluating the competitive market for senior leadership talent. Manufacturing Headhunters review these salary figures in the context of broader economic shifts, noting that the prior median was $209,330. For manufacturing occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For manufacturing occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-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. As these figures cover general chief executive roles, ensure candidates demonstrate deep experience in operational efficiency and specific manufacturing methodologies. For manufacturing occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the local median for CEOs higher than the national median?

For manufacturing occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does the 0.69 location quotient suggest a talent shortage?

The low quotient means executive-level roles are less concentrated locally compared to national levels. It indicates that high-level searches may benefit from reaching outside the local immediate talent market.

How should I structure an offer given the high middle band width?

The large band width confirms that compensation varies widely. For manufacturing occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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