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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-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 332 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$261,280
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$261,280
  3. Senior Director of Operations$261,280
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$144,900
  5. Process Engineering Manager$144,900
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$144,900
  7. VP of Engineering$144,900
  8. Director of R&D$144,900
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$144,900
  10. NPI Manager$144,900
  11. Capital Projects Manager$144,900
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$144,900
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$144,900
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$144,900
  15. Director of Automation$144,900
  16. Automation Manager$144,900
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$144,900
  18. R&D Manager$144,900
  19. R&D Engineer$144,900
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$144,900
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$144,900
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$144,900
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$128,370
  24. Corporate Controller$128,370
  25. Plant Controller$128,370

Bars show the top 25 of 332 ranked. The table below lists all 332. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$165,440$261,280$342,390600.35
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$165,440$261,280$342,390600.35
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$165,440$261,280$342,390600.35
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,110$144,900$169,7001100.59
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,740$128,370$176,0105800.81
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$100,740$128,250$154,3401300.7
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,800$121,560$163,0103500.65
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,510$106,280$131,7703301.6
80VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
81VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
82Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
83General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
84Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
85EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
86Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
87Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,710$104,500$166,0602,0700.7
88Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
89Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
90Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
91Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
92Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
93Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,640$100,630$126,210400.29
94VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
95Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
96Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
97Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
98Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
99Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
100Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
101Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
102Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
103Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
104Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
105Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
106Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
107Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,990$100,100$126,0301300.67
108Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
109Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
110Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
111Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
112Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
113Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
114Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
115Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
116Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,140$98,870$117,8401100.68
117PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,010$95,500$125,2603500.24
118MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,010$95,500$125,2603500.24
119SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,010$95,500$125,2603500.24
120Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,010$95,500$125,2603500.24
121Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,010$95,500$125,2603500.24
122Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,980$94,630$117,1801401.08
123Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,980$94,630$117,1801401.08
124Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,980$94,630$117,1801401.08
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,110$93,940$101,0803401.1
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,850$88,770$107,7401900.76
172Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
173EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
174EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
175Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
176Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
177Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
178S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
179Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
180Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
181Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
182Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
183Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
184EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
185Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$54,260$86,750$123,7001200.23
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,300$84,820$114,8204100.46
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,300$84,820$114,8204100.46
188Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
189Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
190Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
191Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
192Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
193Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
194Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
195Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
196Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,640$79,960$102,7705701.09
197Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,940$78,160$104,2001400.4
198Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,940$78,160$104,2001400.4
199Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,940$78,160$104,2001400.4
200Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,030$77,940$98,5101,0200.83
201Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,030$77,940$98,5101,0200.83
202Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,030$77,940$98,5101,0200.83
203Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,030$77,940$98,5101,0200.83
204Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,140$74,890$95,080701.03
205Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,010$74,150$95,7507501.17
206Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,030$73,200$88,8301000.87
207Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,030$73,200$88,8301000.87
208Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,030$73,200$88,8301000.87
209MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$67,420$67,750$73,280301.03
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,460$67,340$80,1209201.61
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,870$64,840$83,6603900.94
219Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,040$63,250$77,0904400.84
220Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,040$63,250$77,0904400.84
221CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$56,410$63,100$77,730602.32
222PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,600$62,820$72,520300.62
223Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,600$62,820$72,520300.62
224Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,600$62,820$72,520300.62
225Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,600$62,820$72,520300.62
226Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$53,830$61,760$65,9001402.83
227Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$53,830$61,760$65,9001402.83
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,590$60,750$74,8904501.2
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,710$59,460$81,3403701.07
247Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
248Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
249Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
250Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
251Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
252Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,810$55,150$64,4402900.87
253CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
2545-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
255Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
256CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
257Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
258Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
259EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
260CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
261Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
262Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
263Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
264Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
265Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,190$51,990$61,5706302.61
266Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$48,100$49,440$53,920401.08
267CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,180$48,270$55,4702902.05
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,250$47,670$58,0303601.01
280QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$37,950$47,300$58,790601.2
281Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
282Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
283CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
284Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
285Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
286First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
287Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
288Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
289Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
290Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
291Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
292Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,230$46,900$57,4407201.43
293Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,530$46,460$61,050602.26
294Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,480$46,270$52,3603802.62
295Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,480$46,270$52,3603802.62
296Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
297Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
298Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
299Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
300Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
301Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
302Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,520$44,820$49,5709601.38
303Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,590$44,350$50,0205900.89
304Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,060$43,990$48,8501000.85
305GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,100$43,550$56,1202402.01
306Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,100$43,550$56,1202402.01
307Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
308Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
309Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
310Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
311CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
312Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
313Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
314Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
315Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
316Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
317Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
318Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
319Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
320Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
321Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
322Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
323Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
324Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
325Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,130$39,130$60,3601200.58
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$38,050$42,2402101.01
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$38,050$42,2402101.01
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$38,050$42,2402101.01
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$38,050$42,2402101.01
330Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,740$37,650$45,0804203.31
331Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,590$35,820$40,3002,1401.14
332Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,590$35,820$40,3002,1401.14

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, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, 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 Indiana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-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?

Manufacturing Headhunters reviews the South Bend-Mishawaka market. Nearby Elkhart-Goshen reports a plant manager median of $109,750, while Niles sits at $109,470. These benchmarks help assess Industrial Production Managers locally. The national data provides a broad industry view, but local manufacturing roles often require unique oversight of technical production lines.

Recruiters should remember that these figures are based on the broader SOC occupation and do not separate the various levels of management complexity.

The CEO role reports a local median of $261,280, exceeding the national $213,990. The middle band width here is $176,950, which is narrower than the national $226,660. The prior median of $195,850 reveals a substantial change, likely due to specific local market forces or industry pivots. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in South Bend have a median of $144,900, which is lower than the national $171,270. Local band width is $42,590, significantly tighter than the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role maps to Architectural and Engineering Managers, so individual responsibilities vary widely. Managers should check their specific production engineering requirements against these local numbers to stay competitive.

CFO positions here report a median of $128,370, trailing the national $166,570. The local middle band width is $81,270, slightly narrower than the $94,490 national bandwidth. Compensation for this role saw a reduction of $5,350 since the previous release. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, 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. Local manufacturing firms should emphasize total compensation when hiring to overcome the lower salary median reported in this dataset.

The Injection Molding Technician role shows a median of $37,650, which is below the national $44,350. Local middle band width is $10,340, narrower than the $13,750 national figure. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These roles involve technical precision in metal and plastic machine operation, even though the broader SOC covers many other lower-skill activities.

Sanitation Technician data shows a median of $35,820, close to the national $36,840. The local band width is $9,710, compared to the $11,820 national width. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. As this role is categorized under the broader Janitors and Cleaners SOC, the data aggregates janitorial tasks across all service and industrial sectors. For plant hiring, recruiters should prioritize experience with industrial safety standards over the general occupation data.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

What is the significance of the 3.31 location quotient for injection molding?

A location quotient of 3.31 means the South Bend area has a very high concentration of metal and plastic molding work. This high density implies a strong labor market presence but also intense competition for skilled technicians.

Why is the local CEO median higher than the national figures?

The local median of $261,280 reflects specific regional industry demands that are significantly higher than the aggregate national median. This could be influenced by the presence of niche manufacturing sectors in the South Bend area.

How should I interpret the South Bend-Mishawaka CFO salary drop?

For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, 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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