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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

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

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BLS published a median for 341 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$216,530
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$216,530
  3. Senior Director of Operations$216,530
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$156,420
  5. Process Engineering Manager$156,420
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$156,420
  7. VP of Engineering$156,420
  8. Director of R&D$156,420
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$156,420
  10. NPI Manager$156,420
  11. Capital Projects Manager$156,420
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$156,420
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$156,420
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$156,420
  15. Director of Automation$156,420
  16. Automation Manager$156,420
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$156,420
  18. R&D Manager$156,420
  19. R&D Engineer$156,420
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$156,420
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$156,420
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$156,420
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$124,920
  24. Corporate Controller$124,920
  25. Plant Controller$124,920

Bars show the top 25 of 341 ranked. The table below lists all 341. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$154,940$216,530$364,0502700.79
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$154,940$216,530$364,0502700.79
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$154,940$216,530$364,0502700.79
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,190$156,420$174,9402100.59
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,500$124,920$164,9509200.67
32PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,020$119,960$140,8307300.26
33MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,020$119,960$140,8307300.26
34SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,020$119,960$140,8307300.26
35Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,020$119,960$140,8307300.26
36Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,020$119,960$140,8307300.26
37Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$86,170$119,920$142,510600.42
38Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$86,170$119,920$142,510600.42
39Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$86,170$119,920$142,510600.42
40Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$86,170$119,920$142,510600.42
41Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$86,170$119,920$142,510600.42
42VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
43Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
44Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
45National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
46Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
47National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
48Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
49Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
50Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
51Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
52Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
53Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
54Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
55Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,010$116,120$161,1206000.57
56Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
57EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
58EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
59Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
60Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
61Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
62S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
63Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
64Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
65Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
66Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
67Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
68EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
69Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,400$111,970$146,6605400.53
70Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$81,380$110,000$141,2602700.74
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,500$104,990$134,7704701.15
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,920$103,640$127,2201200.36
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,850$99,540$122,4904601.25
127Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
128Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
129Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
130Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
131Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
132Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$73,860$96,410$122,690900.37
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,510$93,820$131,7006,0101.04
141Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,700$93,500$111,970500.55
142Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,700$93,500$111,970500.55
143Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,700$93,500$111,970500.55
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,050$93,100$100,9605100.85
179Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,870$91,820$122,2708700.49
180Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,870$91,820$122,2708700.49
181Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,690$91,250$111,5003301.3
182Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,690$91,250$111,5003301.3
183Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,690$91,250$111,5003301.3
184Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$68,690$88,530$126,570800.61
185Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
186Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
187Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
188Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
189Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
190Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
191Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
192Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
193Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
194Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
195Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
196CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,890$83,920$102,7703600.75
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,750$82,220$100,1601800.78
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,750$82,220$100,1601800.78
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,750$82,220$100,1601800.78
200QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$76,020$79,910$85,0501000.34
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,980$77,940$97,3309100.9
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,040$73,160$84,7901,5101.36
218Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$56,610$71,770$72,030500.68
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,450$70,480$88,4601,6400.69
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,450$70,480$88,4601,6400.69
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,450$70,480$88,4601,6400.69
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$52,450$70,480$88,4601,6400.69
223Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,870$69,540$98,2701,0500.84
224CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$63,020$67,710$73,020300.68
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,220$65,780$83,9905700.84
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,220$65,780$83,9905700.84
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,220$65,780$83,9905700.84
228Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,740$65,030$74,9201,6101.57
229Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,740$65,030$74,9201,6101.57
230Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,630$64,530$74,3901201.3
231Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,630$64,530$74,3901201.3
232Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,700$64,210$80,2005100.63
233Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
234Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
235Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
236Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
237Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
238Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
239Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
240Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
241Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
242Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
243Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
244Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
245Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
246Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
247Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
248Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
249End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
250Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,000$63,770$76,0701,2501.73
251Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$63,630$63,630$72,910401.37
252Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,170$61,750$73,1706500.96
253QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,250$61,740$82,840600.65
254CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,070$58,570$64,4802500.89
255Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
256Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
257Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
258Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
259Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
260Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,650$55,440$61,8604400.68
261Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,570$52,630$63,2007502.65
262Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,570$52,630$63,2007502.65
263Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,930$51,220$51,2203500.86
264Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,930$51,220$51,2203500.86
265SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,930$51,220$51,2203500.86
266Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,930$51,220$51,2203500.86
267Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$45,020$50,860$60,060400.81
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$49,850$61,9304300.92
281Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,060$49,840$61,1503703.69
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,210$49,090$59,4105600.82
294Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,140$48,860$57,7004,2403.33
295Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,040$47,340$60,2604501.88
296Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,110$47,110$60,010Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
297NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$43,180$46,760$80,250700.71
298Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
299Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
300CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
301Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
302Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
303First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
304Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
305Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
306Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
307Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
308Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
309Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,740$46,460$56,8201,2601.28
310GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,440$45,180$50,3401700.76
311Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,440$45,180$50,3401700.76
312Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,830$45,020$49,5603501.41
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,840$44,350$49,1602,0801.55
320Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,020$40,910$45,930500.46
321Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
322Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
323Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
324Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
325CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
326Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
327Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
328Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
329Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
330Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
331Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
332Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
333Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
334Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
335Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
336Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
337Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
338Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
339Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,050$37,030$45,8104601.12
340Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,060$36,570$38,8603,4000.94
341Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,060$36,570$38,8603,4000.94

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, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, 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 Pennsylvania

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters provides market analysis for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre region. The BLS reports a median annual salary of $216,530, slightly exceeding the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

While the national industry-specific median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is reported at $409,320, this serves as broader context rather than local specific data. The local middle-band width is $209,110, calculated from a P25 of $154,940 and a P75 of $364,050.

The SOC 11-1011 classification is broad, encompassing various executive leadership roles across all industries. In the context of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre manufacturing sector, executives often manage distinct operational challenges, such as regional supply chain integration or specific machinery maintenance schedules. For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 0.79, reflecting that the density of this executive role is lower than the national average. Employers should assess individual leadership scope against these baselines rather than relying solely on median points.

Comparisons to nearby labor markets like Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton and Binghamton help set the regional context for broader industrial management. For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because these BLS metrics aggregate data across industries, the wage results for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre region provide an essential but general indicator for recruitment strategy. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that total rewards, including non-monetary benefits and specific technical requirements, remain crucial for successful executive hiring. Utilizing these objective salary figures allows for a reality-based discussion of candidate expectations during the search process.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle-band width is $209,110, derived from a P25 salary of $154,940 and a P75 salary of $364,050. For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

What is the middle-band width for CEOs in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre?

The middle-band width is $209,110, derived from a P25 salary of $154,940 and a P75 salary of $364,050. For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This matches the current published data for May 2025.

Are private benefits included in the reported salary figures?

For manufacturing occupations in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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