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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 320 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$203,220
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$203,220
  3. Senior Director of Operations$203,220
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$137,930
  5. Process Engineering Manager$137,930
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$137,930
  7. VP of Engineering$137,930
  8. Director of R&D$137,930
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$137,930
  10. NPI Manager$137,930
  11. Capital Projects Manager$137,930
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$137,930
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$137,930
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$137,930
  15. Director of Automation$137,930
  16. Automation Manager$137,930
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$137,930
  18. R&D Manager$137,930
  19. R&D Engineer$137,930
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$137,930
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$137,930
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$137,930
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,250
  24. Corporate Controller$134,250
  25. Plant Controller$134,250

Bars show the top 25 of 320 ranked. The table below lists all 320. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,360$203,220$317,3301201.23
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,360$203,220$317,3301201.23
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$148,360$203,220$317,3301201.23
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,560$137,930$167,8702001.84
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,000$134,250$169,1903200.77
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,780$132,230$171,8802400.78
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$112,040$130,520$158,990700.62
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,160$130,040$159,600501.18
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,160$130,040$159,600501.18
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,160$130,040$159,600501.18
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,160$130,040$159,600501.18
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,160$130,040$159,600501.18
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,250$117,190$136,380Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
85VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
86VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
87Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
88General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
89Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
90EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
91Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
92Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,230$106,740$163,5801,0100.59
93PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,680$101,220$129,3403000.37
94MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,680$101,220$129,3403000.37
95SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,680$101,220$129,3403000.37
96Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,680$101,220$129,3403000.37
97Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,680$101,220$129,3403000.37
98Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
99EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
100EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
101Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
102Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
103Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
104S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
105Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
106Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
107Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
108Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
109Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
110EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
111Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,370$99,990$138,4602700.87
112Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,830$99,470$121,790500.66
113Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,830$99,470$121,790500.66
114Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,830$99,470$121,790500.66
115VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
116Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
117Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
118Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
119Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
120Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
121Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
122Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
123Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
124Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
125Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
126Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
127Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
128Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,480$99,030$135,7601801.61
129Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
130Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
131Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
132Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
133Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
134Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
135Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
136Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
137Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,340$97,250$115,2401101.17
138Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,910$96,460$121,2804300.83
139Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,910$96,460$121,2804300.83
140Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
141Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
142Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
143Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
144Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
145Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
146Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
147Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
148Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
149Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
150Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
151CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,600$93,310$100,3902901.97
152Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
153Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
154Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
155Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
156Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
157Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
158Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
159Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
160Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
161Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
162Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
163Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
164Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
165Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
166Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
167Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
168Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
169Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
170Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
171Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
172Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
173Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
174Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
175Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
176Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
177Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
178EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
179VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
180Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
181Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
182Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
183Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
184Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
185Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
186Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,570$86,000$106,7605603.12
187Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,830$84,350$104,550600.81
188Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,830$84,350$104,550600.81
189Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,830$84,350$104,550600.81
190Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
191Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
192Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
193Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
194Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
195Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
196Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
197Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
198Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,770$82,540$100,1102800.94
199Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,740$82,510$96,4203500.93
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,990$78,260$98,8501303.27
201Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,750$78,180$109,200700.36
202Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,750$78,180$109,200700.36
203Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,750$78,180$109,200700.36
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,190$77,520$96,6505400.77
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,190$77,520$96,6505400.77
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,190$77,520$96,6505400.77
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,190$77,520$96,6505400.77
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,400$75,420$89,0202701.12
209Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
210Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
211Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
212Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
213Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
214CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
215Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
216Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,400$74,670$86,5508102.45
217Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
218Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
219Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
220Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
221Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
222Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
223Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
224Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
225Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
226Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
227Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
228Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
229Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
230Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
231Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
232Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
233End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
234Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,900$69,930$78,6704201.95
235Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,190$69,690$77,680802.81
236Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$61,190$69,690$77,680802.81
237Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,060$66,990$78,2503401.11
238Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,060$66,990$78,2503401.11
239Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$53,290$61,740$80,7001700.83
240Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
241Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
242Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
243Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
244Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
245Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,740$60,090$66,8702601.36
246Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
247TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
248Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
249Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
250Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
251Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
252Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
253Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
254Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
255Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
256Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
257Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$59,200$62,3503701.8
258CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
2595-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
260Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
261CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
262Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
263Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
264EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
265CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
266Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
267Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
268Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
269Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
270Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,020$57,720$61,7804503.22
271CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,670$57,020$64,6402503.01
272Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
273Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
274CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
275Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
276Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
277First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
278Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
279Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
280Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
281Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
282Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
283Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$50,030$59,7707902.69
284Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,870$48,920$60,1102102.55
285Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,870$48,920$60,1102102.55
286Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
287Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
288Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
289Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
290Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
291Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
292Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,360$50,6707501.88
293Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,230$46,940$46,9406905.73
294Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,230$46,940$46,9406905.73
295SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,230$46,940$46,9406905.73
296Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,230$46,940$46,9406905.73
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,760$46,770$54,5802600.69
298Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,120$46,250$48,9201502.09
299Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,170$46,110$58,2001502.09
300Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
301Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
302Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
303Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
304CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
305Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
306Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
307Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
308Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
309Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
310Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
311Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
312Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
313Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
314Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
315Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
316Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
317Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
318Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,940$41,990$47,6701601.26
319Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,580$36,480$43,0101,0901.01
320Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,580$36,480$43,0101,0901.01

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State figures for Wisconsin

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI market, the CEO/President role in manufacturing shows a median annual salary of $203,220. This data point is supported by 120 employees in the occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters highlights that this data comes from the broader Chief Executives SOC 11-1011, as the BLS does not isolate manufacturing executive roles.

Comparing this to national data, the U.S. median for Chief Executives is $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI, 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. Regional context provided by nearby metros shows a median of $119,610 for Industrial Production Managers in Milwaukee-Waukesha and $118,990 in Kenosha. Note that these nearby comparators represent a different SOC, illustrating the importance of matching titles to the correct classification before determining recruitment budgets.

The national manufacturing industry cut for Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320. This row serves as an industry indicator and is not a local wage. The BLS excludes non-cash compensation, which is standard for C-suite roles; hiring managers should adjust their expectations for total rewards accordingly. The local Racine-Mount Pleasant area demonstrates a location quotient of 1.23 for this executive category, suggesting a significant presence of leadership roles relative to the size of the total labor force.

The analysis provided relies on the May 2025 OEWS release. We do not provide estimates for topcoded data or missing roles. The local Racine-Mount Pleasant median has shifted upward from the previous reference of $187,830. Managers should review the duties within the SOC 11-1011 definition to ensure alignment with their internal job descriptions. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that internal plant responsibilities in Racine often require diverse competencies that align with these broader management definitions.

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What is the current median for CEOs in Racine-Mount Pleasant compared to the national median?

The local median is $203,220, whereas the national median for the broader category is $213,990. Local pay remains slightly below the U.S. median level.

How is the middle-band width of 168970 for the local CEO/President position calculated?

The width is derived from the difference between the P75 of $317,330 and the P25 of $148,360. This identifies the spread for the middle 50% of employees in this SOC.

Can I use the $409,320 industry median for local recruiting?

No, the $409,320 figure represents a national industry-wide median. It does not reflect specific local wage reporting for the Racine-Mount Pleasant metro area.

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