Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Reading, PA
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 334 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$229,740
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$229,740
- Senior Director of Operations$229,740
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager$159,720
- Process Engineering Manager$159,720
- Controls / Automation Manager$159,720
- VP of Engineering$159,720
- Director of R&D$159,720
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering$159,720
- NPI Manager$159,720
- Capital Projects Manager$159,720
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer$159,720
- Senior Industrial Engineer$159,720
- Senior Packaging Engineer$159,720
- Director of Automation$159,720
- Automation Manager$159,720
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$159,720
- R&D Manager$159,720
- R&D Engineer$159,720
- Engineering Manager (Product)$159,720
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$159,720
- Lead Product Development Engineer$159,720
- CFO (Manufacturing)$133,900
- Corporate Controller$133,900
- Plant Controller$133,900
Bars show the top 25 of 334 ranked. The table below lists all 334. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $155,580 | $229,740 | $387,770 | 140 | 0.63 |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $155,580 | $229,740 | $387,770 | 140 | 0.63 |
| 3 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $155,580 | $229,740 | $387,770 | 140 | 0.63 |
| 4 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 5 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 6 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 7 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 8 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 9 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 10 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 11 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 12 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 13 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 14 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 15 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 16 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 17 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 18 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 19 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 20 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 21 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 22 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $134,400 | $159,720 | $179,700 | 260 | 1.07 |
| 23 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 24 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 25 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 26 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 27 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 28 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 29 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 30 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 31 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $102,630 | $133,900 | $181,260 | 760 | 0.8 |
| 32 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 33 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 34 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 35 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 36 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 37 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 38 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 39 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 40 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 41 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 42 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 43 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 44 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 45 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $89,990 | $129,230 | $177,250 | 540 | 0.75 |
| 46 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $97,910 | $128,310 | $164,160 | 220 | 0.87 |
| 47 | Purchasing Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $97,120 | $127,290 | $155,560 | 70 | 0.71 |
| 48 | Strategic Sourcing Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $97,120 | $127,290 | $155,560 | 70 | 0.71 |
| 49 | Procurement Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $97,120 | $127,290 | $155,560 | 70 | 0.71 |
| 50 | Director of Procurement | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $97,120 | $127,290 | $155,560 | 70 | 0.71 |
| 51 | Commodity Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $97,120 | $127,290 | $155,560 | 70 | 0.71 |
| 52 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $93,520 | $120,920 | $136,210 | 640 | 0.34 |
| 53 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $93,520 | $120,920 | $136,210 | 640 | 0.34 |
| 54 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $93,520 | $120,920 | $136,210 | 640 | 0.34 |
| 55 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $93,520 | $120,920 | $136,210 | 640 | 0.34 |
| 56 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $93,520 | $120,920 | $136,210 | 640 | 0.34 |
| 57 | Automation Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 58 | Robotics Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 59 | Machine Vision Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 60 | Product Development Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 61 | Applications Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 62 | Applications Engineering Manager | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $89,710 | $118,870 | $136,290 | 40 | 0.25 |
| 63 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 64 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 65 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 66 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 67 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 68 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 69 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 70 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 71 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 72 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 73 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 74 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 75 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 76 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 77 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 78 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 79 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 80 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 81 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 82 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 83 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 84 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 85 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 86 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 87 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 88 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 89 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 90 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 91 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 92 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 93 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 94 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 95 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $92,020 | $118,830 | $135,450 | 450 | 1.61 |
| 96 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 97 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 98 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 99 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 100 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 101 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 102 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 103 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 104 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 105 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 106 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 107 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 108 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 109 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $93,610 | $111,360 | $155,390 | 340 | 0.49 |
| 110 | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 111 | Electrical Engineer (Plant) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 112 | Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 113 | Electrical Design Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 114 | Senior Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 115 | Lead Controls Technician | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 116 | Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 117 | Lead Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 118 | Controls Supervisor | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $82,220 | $102,500 | $131,500 | 260 | 1.16 |
| 119 | Injection Molding Process Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $82,000 | $100,190 | $100,190 | 50 | 2.16 |
| 120 | Extrusion Process Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $82,000 | $100,190 | $100,190 | 50 | 2.16 |
| 121 | MS&T Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $82,000 | $100,190 | $100,190 | 50 | 2.16 |
| 122 | Process Development Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $82,000 | $100,190 | $100,190 | 50 | 2.16 |
| 123 | Tech Transfer Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $82,000 | $100,190 | $100,190 | 50 | 2.16 |
| 124 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 125 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 126 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 127 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 128 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 129 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 130 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 131 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $71,980 | $99,920 | $147,370 | 4,290 | 1.09 |
| 132 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 133 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 134 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 135 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 136 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 137 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 138 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 139 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 140 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 141 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 142 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 143 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 144 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 145 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,740 | $99,570 | $129,950 | 270 | 1.08 |
| 146 | Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 147 | Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 148 | Industrial Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 149 | Yield Engineer (Semiconductor) | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 150 | Battery Cell Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 151 | Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 152 | Supplier Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 153 | Customer Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 154 | Design Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 155 | Validation Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 156 | Reliability Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 157 | Reliability Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 158 | Continuous Improvement Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 159 | Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 160 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 161 | Director of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 162 | Supplier Development Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 163 | Lean Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 164 | Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 165 | Senior Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 166 | Mold / Die Design Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 167 | Test Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 168 | Senior Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 169 | Quality Engineering Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 170 | Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 171 | Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 172 | EHS Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 173 | VP of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 174 | Director of Continuous Improvement | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 175 | Lean Specialist / Coordinator | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 176 | Master Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 177 | Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 178 | Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 179 | Supplier Development Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 180 | Material Flow / Logistics Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $80,550 | $99,520 | $121,270 | 440 | 1.08 |
| 181 | Materials Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $79,360 | $99,040 | $122,410 | 50 | 1.86 |
| 182 | Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $79,360 | $99,040 | $122,410 | 50 | 1.86 |
| 183 | Polymer / Plastics Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $79,360 | $99,040 | $122,410 | 50 | 1.86 |
| 184 | Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger | Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021) | $61,610 | $98,860 | $98,860 | 60 | 1.22 |
| 185 | Packaging Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 186 | Tooling Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 187 | Welding Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 188 | Plant Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 189 | Mechanical Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 190 | Packaging Development Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 191 | Plant Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 192 | Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 193 | Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 194 | Product Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 195 | Systems Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 196 | CAD Designer / Drafter | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $77,900 | $98,540 | $121,920 | 430 | 1.28 |
| 197 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $76,640 | $98,040 | $122,940 | 780 | 0.65 |
| 198 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $76,640 | $98,040 | $122,940 | 780 | 0.65 |
| 199 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $74,680 | $93,880 | $118,530 | 120 | 0.79 |
| 200 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $74,680 | $93,880 | $118,530 | 120 | 0.79 |
| 201 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $74,680 | $93,880 | $118,530 | 120 | 0.79 |
| 202 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $77,260 | $93,050 | $117,930 | 170 | 0.99 |
| 203 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $77,260 | $93,050 | $117,930 | 170 | 0.99 |
| 204 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $77,260 | $93,050 | $117,930 | 170 | 0.99 |
| 205 | Sales Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $72,430 | $92,370 | $107,850 | 30 | 0.52 |
| 206 | Inside Sales Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $72,430 | $92,370 | $107,850 | 30 | 0.52 |
| 207 | Proposal / Quotation Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $72,430 | $92,370 | $107,850 | 30 | 0.52 |
| 208 | QC Microbiology Manager | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042) | $70,790 | $87,280 | $100,640 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 209 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 210 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 211 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 212 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 213 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 214 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 215 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 216 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 217 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $69,940 | $84,380 | $100,760 | 760 | 1.09 |
| 218 | Formulation Chemist | Chemists (19-2031) | $67,480 | $81,520 | $102,610 | 90 | 1.01 |
| 219 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 220 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 221 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 222 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 223 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 224 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 225 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 226 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $67,680 | $78,200 | $79,270 | 1,890 | 2.5 |
| 227 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,810 | $75,550 | $96,780 | 1,230 | 0.75 |
| 228 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,810 | $75,550 | $96,780 | 1,230 | 0.75 |
| 229 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,810 | $75,550 | $96,780 | 1,230 | 0.75 |
| 230 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,810 | $75,550 | $96,780 | 1,230 | 0.75 |
| 231 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $57,810 | $75,070 | $93,190 | 820 | 0.96 |
| 232 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $58,140 | $72,640 | $84,240 | 510 | 0.92 |
| 233 | CNC Programmer | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162) | $62,640 | $70,060 | $75,540 | 40 | 1.11 |
| 234 | NDT Technician | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029) | $60,480 | $66,770 | $86,800 | 50 | 0.71 |
| 235 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 236 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 237 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 238 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 239 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 240 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 241 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 242 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 243 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 244 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 245 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 246 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 247 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 248 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 249 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 250 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 251 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 252 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $62,950 | $65,620 | $72,920 | 1,360 | 2.76 |
| 253 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,700 | $65,520 | $82,630 | 260 | 0.55 |
| 254 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,700 | $65,520 | $82,630 | 260 | 0.55 |
| 255 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,700 | $65,520 | $82,630 | 260 | 0.55 |
| 256 | Tool and Die Maker | Tool and Die Makers (51-4111) | $57,830 | $65,440 | $78,210 | 100 | 1.57 |
| 257 | Mold Maker | Tool and Die Makers (51-4111) | $57,830 | $65,440 | $78,210 | 100 | 1.57 |
| 258 | PLC / Controls Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $62,370 | $64,040 | $84,170 | 40 | 0.58 |
| 259 | Robotics Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $62,370 | $64,040 | $84,170 | 40 | 0.58 |
| 260 | Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $62,370 | $64,040 | $84,170 | 40 | 0.58 |
| 261 | Semiconductor Equipment Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $62,370 | $64,040 | $84,170 | 40 | 0.58 |
| 262 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $49,840 | $62,770 | $75,260 | 790 | 1.13 |
| 263 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $49,840 | $62,770 | $75,260 | 790 | 1.13 |
| 264 | Millwright | Millwrights (49-9044) | $47,690 | $62,580 | $75,860 | 70 | 1.49 |
| 265 | QC Lab Technician | Chemical Technicians (19-4031) | $47,410 | $61,790 | $65,880 | 110 | 1.69 |
| 266 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $50,330 | $61,740 | $75,360 | 510 | 1.11 |
| 267 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 268 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 269 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 270 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 271 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 272 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $49,890 | $61,250 | $76,420 | 360 | 0.81 |
| 273 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 274 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 275 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 276 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 277 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 278 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 279 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 280 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 281 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 282 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 283 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 284 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 285 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,420 | $59,550 | $65,020 | 440 | 1.38 |
| 286 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 287 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 288 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 289 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 290 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 291 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 292 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 293 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 294 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 295 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 296 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 297 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $48,790 | $54,840 | $58,000 | 870 | 1.86 |
| 298 | Press Brake Operator | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031) | $47,640 | $54,760 | $60,890 | 610 | 3.19 |
| 299 | Die Setter (Stamping) | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031) | $47,640 | $54,760 | $60,890 | 610 | 3.19 |
| 300 | Extrusion Technician | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021) | $47,980 | $54,490 | $61,860 | 140 | 2.09 |
| 301 | Injection Molding Technician | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072) | $47,510 | $54,470 | $54,470 | 690 | 4.09 |
| 302 | Electronics Assembler / Solderer | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $46,480 | $54,350 | $54,350 | 690 | 2.47 |
| 303 | Wire Harness & Cable Assembler | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $46,480 | $54,350 | $54,350 | 690 | 2.47 |
| 304 | SMT Technician | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $46,480 | $54,350 | $54,350 | 690 | 2.47 |
| 305 | Control Panel Builder | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $46,480 | $54,350 | $54,350 | 690 | 2.47 |
| 306 | CNC Setup Machinist | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161) | $46,830 | $52,150 | $61,120 | 260 | 1.35 |
| 307 | Bioprocess Technician | Biological Technicians (19-4021) | $45,020 | $50,400 | $50,400 | 40 | 0.5 |
| 308 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $44,250 | $49,280 | $61,840 | 1,820 | 2.09 |
| 309 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 310 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 311 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 312 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 313 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 314 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 315 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 316 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 317 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 318 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 319 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 320 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $41,880 | $49,170 | $62,800 | 1,010 | 1.5 |
| 321 | GMP Manufacturing Technician | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) | $42,440 | $49,070 | $61,090 | 250 | 1.57 |
| 322 | Aseptic Fill Operator | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) | $42,440 | $49,070 | $61,090 | 250 | 1.57 |
| 323 | Robotic Welding Technician | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122) | $45,710 | $47,960 | $53,470 | 40 | 1.23 |
| 324 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 325 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 326 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 327 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 328 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 329 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 330 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $40,370 | $47,960 | $56,330 | 1,290 | 1.4 |
| 331 | Flexographic Press Operator | Printing Press Operators (51-5112) | $37,110 | $47,240 | $57,330 | 300 | 1.83 |
| 332 | Food Process Operator | Food Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099) | $37,580 | $39,230 | $46,300 | 40 | 0.5 |
| 333 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $32,430 | $37,270 | $44,930 | 2,380 | 0.96 |
| 334 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $32,430 | $37,270 | $44,930 | 2,380 | 0.96 |
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State figures for Pennsylvania
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Reading, PA. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
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In Reading, PA, the CEO/President role in manufacturing reports a median salary of $229,740. This figure includes 140 individuals employed in the area. For manufacturing occupations in Reading, PA, 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. These results contrast with the national median of $213,990. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these figures represent a broader cross-industry executive SOC, as specific manufacturing leadership data is not isolated. Managers should note that this role reflects significant pay variance across the local market.
Looking at nearby areas, Lebanon reports a median of $99,160 for Industrial Production Managers, while Lancaster reports $111,860 for the same category. These roles utilize the SOC 11-3051 definition, which differs from the CEO SOC 11-1011, serving as a reminder that management hierarchies in manufacturing are categorized differently in the BLS data set. For manufacturing occupations in Reading, PA, 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.
The national manufacturing industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. This should be treated as an industry benchmark and not as a local payroll indicator. For manufacturing occupations in Reading, PA, 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. The location quotient for CEOs in Reading is 0.63. This metric signifies that executive employment density is lower in the Reading area compared to the national average of such management roles.
This analysis utilizes the May 2025 data set. For manufacturing occupations in Reading, PA, 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 Reading, PA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that hiring managers must align their job requirements with the published SOC descriptions to avoid pay misalignment. We do not provide estimates for missing roles; only exact data from the OEWS release is used to inform these compensation profiles.
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What is the median CEO salary in Reading compared to the U.S. median?
The Reading median of $229,740 is higher than the national median of $213,990 for this occupation category.
How do the P25 and P75 values define the middle-band width for Reading CEOs?
The middle-band width of 232190 is the difference between the P75 of $387,770 and the P25 of $155,580.
Is the $409,320 national communications industry figure applicable to Reading salaries?
No, that number is a national industry-wide metric and not a specific salary wage for local employees in Reading.
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