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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Sandusky, OH

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 312 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$149,370
  2. Process Engineering Manager$149,370
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$149,370
  4. VP of Engineering$149,370
  5. Director of R&D$149,370
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$149,370
  7. NPI Manager$149,370
  8. Capital Projects Manager$149,370
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$149,370
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$149,370
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$149,370
  12. Director of Automation$149,370
  13. Automation Manager$149,370
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$149,370
  15. R&D Manager$149,370
  16. R&D Engineer$149,370
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$149,370
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$149,370
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$149,370
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$127,100
  21. Corporate Controller$127,100
  22. Plant Controller$127,100
  23. VP of Finance$127,100
  24. Division Controller$127,100
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$127,100

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Sandusky, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,720$149,370$171,450600.78
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,050$127,100$159,2201500.56
29Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$91,130$122,930$156,570500.7
30CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$98,020$120,030$184,700300.5
31Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$98,020$120,030$184,700300.5
32Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$98,020$120,030$184,700300.5
33Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
34EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
35EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
36Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
37Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
38Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
39S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
40Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
41Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
46Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,890$119,250$133,470600.31
47VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
48Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
49Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
50National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
51Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
52National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
53Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
54Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
55Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
56Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
57Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
58Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
59Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
60Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,120$118,950$161,8301300.63
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,830$110,110$132,6301602.05
94PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,750$108,250$132,300900.17
95MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,750$108,250$132,300900.17
96SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,750$108,250$132,300900.17
97Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,750$108,250$132,300900.17
98Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,750$108,250$132,300900.17
99Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
100Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
101Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
102Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
103Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
104Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
105Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
106Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
107Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,900$100,900$125,060600.86
108Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
109Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
110Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
111Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
112Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
113Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
114Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
115Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
116Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
117Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
118Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
119CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,840$96,580$105,2701401.43
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,230$95,720$97,5402101.78
155Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,520$94,960$116,390501.11
156Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,520$94,960$116,390501.11
157Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,520$94,960$116,390501.11
158Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,440$94,440$129,6601400.4
159Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,440$94,440$129,6601400.4
160Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,140$94,020$118,170500.92
161Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,140$94,020$118,170500.92
162Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,140$94,020$118,170500.92
163VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
164Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
165Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
166Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
167Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
168Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
169Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
170Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
171Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
172Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
173Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
174Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
175Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
176Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,640$86,180$123,260600.87
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,240$81,790$127,6901,3801.23
185Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,860$76,140$99,970800.58
186Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,860$76,140$99,970800.58
187Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,860$76,140$99,970800.58
188Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
189Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
190Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
191Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
192Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
193CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
194Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
195Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,110$76,120$90,1603401.58
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,660$74,360$95,7002600.56
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,660$74,360$95,7002600.56
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,660$74,360$95,7002600.56
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,660$74,360$95,7002600.56
200Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
201Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
202Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
203Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
204Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
205Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
206Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
207Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
208Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$55,970$74,160$95,1502301.15
209Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,280$68,990$78,0401400.88
210MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$67,920$67,920$88,250503.88
211Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,260$65,460$80,210402.41
212Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,260$65,460$80,210402.41
213Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,640$64,060$79,8502601.08
214Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
215Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
216Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
217Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
218Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
219Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
220Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
221Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
222Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
223Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
224Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
225Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
226Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
227Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
228Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
229Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
230End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
231Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$62,400$76,0101901.33
232CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,800$61,360$85,7603005.45
233Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,800$61,040$75,5601200.92
234Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
235Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
236Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
237Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
238Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
239Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,880$61,010$73,1301401.14
240Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,140$58,440$75,3101900.96
241Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,140$58,440$75,3101900.96
242GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,450$57,240$59,8401002.24
243Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,450$57,240$59,8401002.24
244CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
2455-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
246Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
247CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
248Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
249Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
250EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
251CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
252Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
253Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
254Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
255Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
256Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,940$57,170$61,7301701.84
257Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
258Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
259CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
260Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
261Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
262First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
263Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
264Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
265Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
266Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
267Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
268Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,490$56,750$64,8703101.59
269Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,210$54,770$63,5002003.7
270Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,210$54,770$63,5002003.7
271Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
272TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
273Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
274Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
275Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
276Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
277Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
278Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
279Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
280Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
281Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
282Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,020$47,900$56,8202001.49
283Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,910$47,170$60,5802100.83
284Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
285Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
286Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
287Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
288CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
289Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
290Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
291Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
292Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
293Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
294Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
295Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
296Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
297Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
298Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
299Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
300Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
301Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
302Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,910$46,900$57,610400.47
303Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
304Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
305Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
306Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
307Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
308Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
309Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,360$44,350$48,8402701.03
310Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,040$40,130$52,180701.56
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,760$36,190$43,6906000.84
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,760$36,190$43,6906000.84

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State figures for Ohio

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

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In the Sandusky, OH area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median annual salary of $149,370. For manufacturing occupations in Sandusky, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this category is $171,270 with a middle band width of $73,140.

The national benchmark for aerospace product and parts manufacturing is $192,800. These results follow architectural and engineering management SOC definitions and are thus subject to broader occupational reporting limitations.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role reports a median annual salary of $127,100. For manufacturing occupations in Sandusky, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this category is $166,570, with a middle band width of $94,490. Nationally, the audio and video equipment manufacturing sector lists a median of $210,870. These figures aggregate financial managers across various industries, not just those in manufacturing finance.

For manufacturing occupations in Sandusky, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $149,280 with a middle band width of $88,180. In the computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing industry, the national median is $229,560. Local employment density is indicated by a 0.7 location quotient, which illustrates a specific regional labor market posture.

Flexographic Press Operators earn a median of $40,130, down $4,000 from $44,130. The national median for printing press operators is $45,780 with a middle band width of $18,350. Furniture manufacturing reports a national median of $66,800. This role maps to broader press operator metrics, which often fail to account for the specialized setup skills required for flexographic press machinery.

For manufacturing occupations in Sandusky, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $36,840 with a middle band width of $11,820. Iron and steel mills report a national median of $52,820. As this data tracks janitorial cleaning codes, it is essential to compare plant-specific duties against these broad definitions before salary setting.

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What is the primary industry context for the local Plant HR Manager median?

The local median is derived from aggregate human resources management data. The national industry benchmark mentioned is computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing, which is provided for national comparison.

Is the Flexographic Press Operator median salary reflective of modern high-speed printing roles?

The salary data is tied to broader printing operator occupations. It does not explicitly isolate high-speed flexographic machine operators, meaning individual wages may vary based on specific machine complexity.

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