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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in State College, 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 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$203,960
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$203,960
  3. Senior Director of Operations$203,960
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$150,520
  5. Process Engineering Manager$150,520
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$150,520
  7. VP of Engineering$150,520
  8. Director of R&D$150,520
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$150,520
  10. NPI Manager$150,520
  11. Capital Projects Manager$150,520
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$150,520
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$150,520
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$150,520
  15. Director of Automation$150,520
  16. Automation Manager$150,520
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$150,520
  18. R&D Manager$150,520
  19. R&D Engineer$150,520
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$150,520
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$150,520
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$150,520
  23. Plant HR Manager$127,570
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$125,550
  25. Corporate Controller$125,550

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

Roles in State College, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$156,020$203,960$357,660700.81
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$156,020$203,960$357,660700.81
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$156,020$203,960$357,660700.81
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,140$150,520$164,980700.73
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,700$127,570$161,060600.65
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,460$125,550$163,6402600.69
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,130$109,200$154,7501400.49
47Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$80,840$107,890$107,890501.47
48Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
49EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
50EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
51Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
52Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
53Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
54S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
55Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
56Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
57Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
58Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
59Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
60EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
61Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,720$105,580$144,2101800.65
62Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,770$104,440$119,3901402.03
63Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,770$104,440$119,3901402.03
64Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,770$104,440$119,3901402.03
65Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
66Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
67Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
68Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
69Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
70Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
71Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
72Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
73Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
74VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
75Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
76Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
77QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
78Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
79Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
80FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
81FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
82Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
83QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
84Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
85Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
86Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
87Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
88Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
89Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
90Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
91Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
92QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
93Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
94CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
95Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
96Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
97Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,770$103,700$134,750800.72
98PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,750$103,620$132,1604500.6
99MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,750$103,620$132,1604500.6
100SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,750$103,620$132,1604500.6
101Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,750$103,620$132,1604500.6
102Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$88,750$103,620$132,1604500.6
103Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
104Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
105Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
106Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
107Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
108Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
109Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
110Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
111Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,770$97,450$121,880901.04
112VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
113VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
114Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
115General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
116Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
117EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
118Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
119Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$91,120$129,7501,4700.95
120Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
121Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
122Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
123Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
124Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
125Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
126Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
127Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
128Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
129Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
130Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
131CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,010$90,530$102,9201100.81
132Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
133Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
134Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
135Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
136Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
137Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
138Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
139Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
140Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
141Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
142Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
143Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
144Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
145Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
146Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
147Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
148Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
149Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
150Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
151Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
152Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
153Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
154Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
155Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
156Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
157Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
158EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
159VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
160Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
161Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
162Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
163Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
164Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
165Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
166Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$88,690$104,6401000.59
167Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,810$81,820$107,9004700.99
168Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,810$81,820$107,9004700.99
169Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,690$79,540$95,530500.8
170Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,690$79,540$95,530500.8
171Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,690$79,540$95,530500.8
172VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
173Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
174Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
175Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
176Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
177Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
178Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
179Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
180Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
181Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
182Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
183Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
184Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
185Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,220$76,640$100,160300.33
186Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
187Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
188Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
189Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
190Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
191Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
192Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
193Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
194Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,650$75,450$88,4902500.92
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,900$73,040$87,0604600.71
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,900$73,040$87,0604600.71
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,900$73,040$87,0604600.71
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,900$73,040$87,0604600.71
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$70,450$89,5001700.92
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$70,450$89,5001700.92
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,900$70,450$89,5001700.92
202Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
203Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
204Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
205Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
206Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
207CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
208Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
209Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,730$66,730$81,1402500.84
210Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,920$62,390$77,1701100.52
211Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,020$62,000$80,5301304.22
212Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
213Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
214Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
215Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
216Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
217Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
218Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
219Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
220Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
221Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
222Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
223Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
224Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
225Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
226Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
227Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
228End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
229Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,160$59,160$71,6501400.7
230Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,100$57,970$61,5501901.04
231Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,430$57,600$61,8601800.54
232Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,350$55,290$72,7101400.5
233Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,350$55,290$72,7101400.5
234Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
235TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
236Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
237Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
238Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
239Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
240Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
241Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
242Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
243Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
244Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
245Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,850$51,030$56,5801400.76
246CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
2475-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
248Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
249CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
250Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
251Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
252EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
253CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
254Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
255Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
256Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
257Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
258Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,230$50,900$61,1101200.98
259Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
260Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
261Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
262Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
263Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
264Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,570$50,680$58,660500.27
265Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
266Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
267Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
268Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
269CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
270Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
271Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
272Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
273Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
274Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
275Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
276Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
277Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
278Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
279Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
280Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
281Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
282Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
283Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,650$46,750$56,380500.45
284CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,660$45,100$56,720500.66
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,010$44,860$50,1002300.87
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,590$43,860$44,880700.22
298Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,010$40,190$48,9603503.22
299Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,010$40,190$48,9603503.22
300SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,010$40,190$48,9603503.22
301Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,010$40,190$48,9603503.22
302Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,060$39,940$44,690400.56
303Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,060$39,940$44,690400.56
304Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
305Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
306Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
307Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
308Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
309Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
310Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,280$39,060$48,7502300.63
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,040$35,850$38,0401,3601.39
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$32,040$35,850$38,0401,3601.39

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: State College, 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 assesses the industrial market in State College. Altoona reports a plant manager median of $99,660, while Williamsport reports $100,060. These help assess Industrial Production Managers. National data anchors these metrics, but keep in mind that local management responsibilities are often tied to specific technical production environments.

Recruiting for these roles requires an understanding of how local complexity matches the broader SOC average to ensure candidates are aligned with the job requirement.

CEO salaries report a median of $203,960, trailing the national $213,990. Local band width is $201,640, slightly narrower than the $226,660 national figure. For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, 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 State College, 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. Offer packages should lean into long-term wealth creation to win over the best executive talent.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in State College show a median of $150,520, which is lower than the national $171,270. Local band width is $33,840, notably tighter than the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in State College, 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 roles map to Architectural and Engineering Managers, the duties are broad. Firms should emphasize their unique technical production environment to attract candidates who might otherwise consider larger regional hubs.

Local band width is $61,360, compared to the $88,180 national width. For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These managers handle complex compliance and labor relations.

Shipping & Receiving Lead data reflects a median of $39,060, below the national $45,260. Local band width is $13,470, which is extremely close to the $13,370 national band. For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The SOC code 43-5071 covers many warehouse roles. Recruiters should look for candidates with specific industrial logistics experience, as this is a key driver for successful manufacturing operations and justifies the lower median salary.

Sanitation Technician data reports a median of $35,850, close to the national $36,840. The local middle band width is $6,000, much tighter than the $11,820 national width. For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For this role, the tight band indicates that employers have clear, standardized expectations for sanitation labor. Recruiters should focus on consistency and safety track records when interviewing to ensure candidates can hit the ground running with little retraining.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Firms are clearly investing more in retention and HR management infrastructure.

What is driving the $27,520 median change for Plant HR Managers?

For manufacturing occupations in State College, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Firms are clearly investing more in retention and HR management infrastructure.

How do I account for the lower median pay for Shipping & Receiving Leads?

The median of $39,060 reflects the broad nature of the SOC category, which includes lower-skill logistics tasks. To get higher quality leads, emphasize your firm's specific production logistics challenges during the interview.

Why is the Sanitation Technician band so much tighter locally?

A local band of $6,000 indicates a very consistent standard for industrial sanitation in State College. It suggests the local employers share a common baseline for the experience and duties required.

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