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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Roanoke, VA

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 336 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$258,310
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$258,310
  3. Senior Director of Operations$258,310
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$158,030
  5. Corporate Controller$158,030
  6. Plant Controller$158,030
  7. VP of Finance$158,030
  8. Division Controller$158,030
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$158,030
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$158,030
  11. Senior Plant Controller$158,030
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$158,030
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$139,170
  14. Process Engineering Manager$139,170
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$139,170
  16. VP of Engineering$139,170
  17. Director of R&D$139,170
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$139,170
  19. NPI Manager$139,170
  20. Capital Projects Manager$139,170
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$139,170
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$139,170
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$139,170
  24. Director of Automation$139,170
  25. Automation Manager$139,170

Bars show the top 25 of 336 ranked. The table below lists all 336. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Roanoke, VA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$186,720$258,310$374,9901000.51
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$186,720$258,310$374,9901000.51
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$186,720$258,310$374,9901000.51
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$119,090$158,030$221,0304900.59
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,140$139,170$167,3901400.66
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,400$138,380$192,9902500.4
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,100$137,510$171,5401600.72
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,650$133,010$166,1002600.42
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,270$121,110$141,2607700.46
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,270$121,110$141,2607700.46
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,270$121,110$141,2607700.46
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,270$121,110$141,2607700.46
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$90,270$121,110$141,2607700.46
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,600$119,180$154,1201800.75
99Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,430$118,430$158,830700.84
100Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,430$118,430$158,830700.84
101Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,430$118,430$158,830700.84
102Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,430$118,430$158,830700.84
103Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,430$118,430$158,830700.84
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,570$108,930$134,8702701.37
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,870$102,160$107,0802800.96
125Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,970$102,010$137,990901.8
126Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,970$102,010$137,990901.8
127Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,970$102,010$137,990901.8
128Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,660$101,800$122,240800.51
129Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,660$101,800$122,240800.51
130Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,660$101,800$122,240800.51
131VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
132Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
133Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
134Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
135Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
136Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
137Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
138Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
139Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
140Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
141Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
142Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
143Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
144Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,840$101,080$132,7401400.65
145VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
146VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
147Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
148General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
149Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
150EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
151Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
152Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,610$98,140$144,6603,0900.89
153Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
154Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
155Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
156Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
157Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
158Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,030$95,370$126,440700.49
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,500$93,520$105,7503701.03
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,500$91,170$120,3909300.88
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,500$91,170$120,3909300.88
196Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$58,820$86,720$113,950500.63
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,080$80,260$102,4501300.93
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,080$80,260$102,4501300.93
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,080$80,260$102,4501300.93
200Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
201Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
202Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
203Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
204Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
205Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
206Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
207Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
208Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,850$78,420$96,5708001.31
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,140$77,240$100,2501,2000.83
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,140$77,240$100,2501,2000.83
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,140$77,240$100,2501,2000.83
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,140$77,240$100,2501,2000.83
213Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
214Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
215Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
216Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
217Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
218CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
219Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
220Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,380$73,080$82,1801,0001.5
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,830$65,610$83,3905801.2
222Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,820$64,390$88,6103800.92
223Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,820$64,390$88,6103800.92
224Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,820$64,390$88,6103800.92
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,940$59,250$70,3506001.37
243Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,560$58,200$64,8106100.81
244PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,180$57,890$64,900300.51
245Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,180$57,890$64,900300.51
246Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,180$57,890$64,900300.51
247Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,180$57,890$64,900300.51
248Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
249TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
250Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
251Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
252Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
253Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
254Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
255Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
256Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
257Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
258Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
259Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,670$56,040$61,3209402.27
260Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,940$55,520$75,450400.64
261Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,080$55,130$72,5907901.28
262Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,080$55,130$72,5907901.28
263Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$43,990$52,540$63,260400.92
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,870$52,000$64,2102901.04
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,270$51,080$62,8804401.14
283CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,740$50,010$57,710800.48
284Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,240$49,230$61,4706601.63
285GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,470$48,770$60,780300.24
286Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,470$48,770$60,780300.24
287Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,300$48,700$52,8901701.02
288Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,300$48,700$52,8901701.02
289Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
290Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
291CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
292Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
293Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
294First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
295Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
296Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
297Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
298Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
299Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
300Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,190$48,470$61,9107801.32
301Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,670$47,630$56,1601300.89
302Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,790$45,770$49,0005300.69
303Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
304Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
305Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
306Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
307Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
308Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
309Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$45,020$50,8008501.06
310Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$42,670$50,4005202.12
311Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$42,670$50,4005202.12
312SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$42,670$50,4005202.12
313Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$42,670$50,4005202.12
314Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$39,340$40,530$44,2701903.17
315Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
316Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
317Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
318Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
319CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
320Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
321Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
322Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
323Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
324Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
325Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
326Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
327Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
328Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
329Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
330Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
331Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
332Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
333Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,570$39,770$60,0604601.83
334Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,180$37,760$39,3301400.95
335Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,990$34,880$39,1502,1200.97
336Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,990$34,880$39,1502,1200.97

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, 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 Virginia

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Roanoke, VA, the CEO/President role in manufacturing shows a median annual salary of $258,310. This is based on 100 employees in the metro. The local middleBandWidth is 188270, derived from a P25 of $186,720 and a P75 of $374,990. This figure reflects a positive medianChange from the prior reference of $230,320.

Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these figures represent the broader Chief Executives SOC 11-1011, as BLS data does not measure manufacturing-specific CEO job functions separately from other fields.

Context from nearby metros is provided by data for Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051). Blacksburg reports a median of $125,400, and Lynchburg reports $129,640 for this category. These figures serve to provide management pay hierarchies rather than direct role-to-role comparisons, as they fall under a different SOC. The national median for CEOs is $213,990, placing the local Roanoke median notably higher than the U.S. average for this classification.

National manufacturing industry data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a median of $409,320. This national industry metric is a reference point and should not be used as local occupational pay. BLS reporting excludes stock options, bonuses, and other executive incentives, which often comprise significant portions of total compensation; hiring managers should account for this. The location quotient for these executives in the Roanoke metro is 0.51, suggesting a lower density of these roles compared to the national average.

Our analysis relies on the May 2025 release. We do not provide estimates for missing roles; only verified data is included. For other plant-floor roles, the local Injection Molding Technician reports a median of $37,760, and the Sanitation Technician reports $34,880. These figures are exact as provided by the BLS. Manufacturing Headhunters uses this data to provide objective compensation benchmarks for regional hiring managers. It is essential to review the SOC definitions to ensure accuracy when using these figures for recruitment planning.

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How does the Roanoke CEO median compare to the national level?

The local median of $258,310 is significantly higher than the national median of $213,990 for this occupation.

What is the P25/P75 middle-band width for CEOs in Roanoke?

The middle-band width is 188270, calculated from the P75 of $374,990 and the P25 of $186,720.

Should I use the national industry median of $409,320 for local payroll planning?

No, that number is a national industry-level benchmark and not an occupational wage for employees in the Roanoke metro.

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