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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Saginaw, MI

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 321 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$200,190
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$200,190
  3. Senior Director of Operations$200,190
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$134,640
  5. Process Engineering Manager$134,640
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$134,640
  7. VP of Engineering$134,640
  8. Director of R&D$134,640
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$134,640
  10. NPI Manager$134,640
  11. Capital Projects Manager$134,640
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$134,640
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$134,640
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$134,640
  15. Director of Automation$134,640
  16. Automation Manager$134,640
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$134,640
  18. R&D Manager$134,640
  19. R&D Engineer$134,640
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$134,640
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$134,640
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$134,640
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$129,020
  24. Corporate Controller$129,020
  25. Plant Controller$129,020

Bars show the top 25 of 321 ranked. The table below lists all 321. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Saginaw, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,700$200,190$329,260900.82
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,700$200,190$329,260900.82
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,700$200,190$329,260900.82
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,360$134,640$161,6001501.28
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,590$129,020$167,0704100.94
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,400$127,720$172,9402500.77
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,820$124,990$161,8101100.35
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,730$123,120$148,690900.81
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,650$111,860$134,1302301.78
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,440$109,440$140,120900.91
103Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,770$104,760$114,5401001.3
104Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,770$104,760$114,5401001.3
105Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,770$104,760$114,5401001.3
106Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,370$103,440$147,960401.39
107Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,370$103,440$147,960401.39
108Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$80,370$103,440$147,960401.39
109PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,000$101,430$123,7402300.27
110MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,000$101,430$123,7402300.27
111SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,000$101,430$123,7402300.27
112Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,000$101,430$123,7402300.27
113Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,000$101,430$123,7402300.27
114Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
115Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
116Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
117Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
118Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
119Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$89,960$98,380$123,650700.86
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,210$96,190$114,1704102.2
155Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,860$94,960$120,3904000.74
156Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,860$94,960$120,3904000.74
157VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
158Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
159Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
160Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
161Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
162Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
163Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
164Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
165Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
166Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
167Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
168Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
169Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
170Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,920$94,000$117,5401201.06
171Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
172Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
173Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
174Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
175Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
176Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
177Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
178Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
179Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
180Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
181Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
182CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,790$91,040$101,8302501.66
183MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$81,150$91,010$91,0101004.63
184Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,980$82,400$96,740500.74
185Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,980$82,400$96,740500.74
186Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,980$82,400$96,740500.74
187VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
188VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
189Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
190General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
191Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
192EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
193Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
194Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,070$81,950$129,9501,4800.82
195Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,460$79,860$89,5803000.78
196Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,310$76,750$94,030301.55
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,490$76,310$96,5807901.06
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,490$76,310$96,5807901.06
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,490$76,310$96,5807901.06
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,490$76,310$96,5807901.06
201Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
202Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
203Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
204Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
205Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
206CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
207Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
208Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,510$75,710$95,7304001.17
209Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,090$74,130$78,6402803.59
210Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
211Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
212Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
213Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
214Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
215Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
216Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
217Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
218Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,920$73,590$94,3503100.98
219Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,590$71,910$82,7802508.47
220Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,590$71,910$82,7802508.47
221CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$59,730$68,260$77,800302.26
222Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
223Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
224Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
225Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
226Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
227Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,030$65,880$83,2901400.71
228Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,930$65,770$82,1501500.71
229Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,930$65,770$82,1501500.71
230Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,930$65,770$82,1501500.71
231Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,090$64,940$79,9902400.95
232Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
233Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
234Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
235Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
236Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
237Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
238Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
239Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
240Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
241Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
242Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
243Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
244Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
245Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
246Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
247Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
248End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
249Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$60,850$79,6002901.28
250Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,740$60,060$79,4502100.98
251Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,890$57,330$70,9402000.62
252Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,890$57,330$70,9402000.62
253Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,620$55,630$69,3003904.45
254Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,620$55,630$69,3003904.45
255CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
2565-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
257Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
258CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
259Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
260Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
261EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
262CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
263Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
264Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
265Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
266Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
267Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,870$52,360$61,8506504.43
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,120$48,820$57,6702201.03
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,290$47,780$64,3603501.14
292Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
293Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
294Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
295Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
296Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
297Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
298Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,520$42,350$47,4404501.06
299Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,770$41,360$48,0002700.68
300Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
301Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
302Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
303Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
304CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
305Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
306Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
307Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
308Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
309Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
310Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
311Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
312Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
313Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
314Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
315Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
316Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
317Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
318Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,480$36,700$43,6501401.07
319Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,420$34,720$39,8001,5201.34
320Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,420$34,720$39,8001,5201.34
321Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$27,300$28,490$39,840901.22

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, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, CNC Setup Machinist, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity 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, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Michigan

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Saginaw, MI labor market, manufacturing positions show diverse pay outcomes relative to the national manufacturing industry averages. The CEO/President (Manufacturing) role reports a local median annual wage of $200,190, slightly below the national median of $213,990. The local middle-band width for this executive position is $190,560, which is narrower than the national middle-band width of $226,660.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Saginaw earn a median of $134,640, compared to the national median of $171,270. This local role has a middle-band width of $36,240, significantly tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. CFOs (Manufacturing) in the area receive a median of $129,020, which is below the national median of $166,570. The local CFO middle-band width is $64,480, less than the national middle-band width of $94,490. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these results reflect direct cash compensation, as survey data excludes benefits.

Operational and technical roles in Saginaw present additional benchmarks for hiring managers. The Sanitation Technician, categorized under Janitors and Cleaners, shows a local median of $34,720, trailing the national median of $36,840, with a middle-band width of $10,380. The Flexographic Press Operator, mapped to Printing Press Operators, earns a median of $28,490, which is substantially below the national median of $45,780. The local middle-band width for this position is $12,540 compared to the national $18,350. For manufacturing occupations in Saginaw, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employment concentration varies, with an LQ of 1.34 for Sanitation Technicians and 1.22 for the Flexographic Press Operator. These statistics are based on broad SOC definitions and should be compared with specific plant duties to ensure accuracy in compensation planning.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Saginaw, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This can result from shifts in the local hiring mix rather than individual salary cuts.

What is the implication of a negative median change?

For manufacturing occupations in Saginaw, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This can result from shifts in the local hiring mix rather than individual salary cuts.

How are these occupational roles mapped for this report?

The roles are mapped to standard SOC occupations as defined by the BLS. Because these are broad categories, duties performed in specific manufacturing facilities may vary compared to the general description of the occupation.

Does the local median change account for inflation?

For manufacturing occupations in Saginaw, MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It represents the nominal change in reported wage levels for the region.

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