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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

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 292 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$225,760
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$225,760
  3. Senior Director of Operations$225,760
  4. VP of Sales (Industrial)$146,080
  5. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$146,080
  6. Director of Sales$146,080
  7. National Sales Manager$146,080
  8. Key Account Manager$146,080
  9. National Account Manager$146,080
  10. Business Development Manager$146,080
  11. Territory Sales Manager$146,080
  12. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$146,080
  13. Product Manager (Industrial)$146,080
  14. Field Service Manager$146,080
  15. Senior Applications Engineer$146,080
  16. Lead Field Service Engineer$146,080
  17. Traveling Field Service Engineer$146,080
  18. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$144,480
  19. Process Engineering Manager$144,480
  20. Controls / Automation Manager$144,480
  21. VP of Engineering$144,480
  22. Director of R&D$144,480
  23. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$144,480
  24. NPI Manager$144,480
  25. Capital Projects Manager$144,480

Bars show the top 25 of 292 ranked. The table below lists all 292. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$151,230$225,760$391,440400.56
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$151,230$225,760$391,440400.56
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$151,230$225,760$391,440400.56
4VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
5Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
6Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
7National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
8Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
9National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
10Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
11Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
12Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
13Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
14Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
15Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
16Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
17Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,870$146,080$188,990700.32
18Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
19Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
20Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
21VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
22Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
23Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
24NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
25Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
26Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
27Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
28Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
29Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
30Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
31Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
32R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
33R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
34Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
35Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
36Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,840$144,480$165,790400.54
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,950$137,420$193,9001200.45
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,040$133,190$170,420500.66
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,600$125,100$170,730600.74
80Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
81EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
82EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
83Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
84Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
85Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
86S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
87Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
88Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
89Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
90Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
91Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
92EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
93Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$84,850$117,480$142,110800.38
94PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,840$115,610$148,7801400.25
95MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,840$115,610$148,7801400.25
96SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,840$115,610$148,7801400.25
97Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,840$115,610$148,7801400.25
98Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,840$115,610$148,7801400.25
99Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
100Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
101Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
102Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
103Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
104Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
105Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
106Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
107Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,540$114,280$130,490400.62
108Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
109Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
110Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
111Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
112Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
113Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
114Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
115Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
116Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
117Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
118Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
119Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
120Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
121Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
122Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
123Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
124Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
125Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
126Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
127Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
128Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
129Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
130Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
131Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
132Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
133Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
134EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
135VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
136Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
137Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
138Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
139Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
140Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
141Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
142Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,920$100,980$124,5201100.92
143VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
144VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
145Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
146General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
147Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
148EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
149Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
150Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,210$96,450$133,3209800.84
151VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
152Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
153Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
154Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
155Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
156Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
157Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
158Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
159Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
160Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
161Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
162Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
163Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
164Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,310$95,700$116,830701
165Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,800$89,020$110,1002200.63
166Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,800$89,020$110,1002200.63
167Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
168Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
169Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
170Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
171Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
172Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
173Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
174Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
175Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
176Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
177Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
178CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,610$84,370$107,8701901.89
179Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
180Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
181Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
182Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
183Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
184CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
185Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
186Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,090$79,460$84,1603801.7
187Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,180$77,300$100,5203200.67
188Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,180$77,300$100,5203200.67
189Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,180$77,300$100,5203200.67
190Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,180$77,300$100,5203200.67
191Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
192Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
193Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
194Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
195Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
196Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
197Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
198Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
199Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,430$76,320$97,3402601.25
200Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
201Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
202Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
203Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
204Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
205Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
206Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
207Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
208Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
209Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
210Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
211Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
212Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
213Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
214Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
215Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
216End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
217Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,750$76,210$89,8502701.86
218Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,270$72,890$95,270701.58
219Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,270$72,890$95,270701.58
220Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,270$72,890$95,270701.58
221Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,250$67,130$73,720402.08
222Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,250$67,130$73,720402.08
223Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,390$67,120$89,9901200.88
224Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,390$67,120$89,9901200.88
225Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,390$67,120$89,9901200.88
226Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
227TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
228Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
229Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
230Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
231Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
232Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
233Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
234Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
235Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
236Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
237Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$55,660$64,470$65,2203902.81
238Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,990$63,340$76,7303101.5
239Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,990$63,340$76,7303101.5
240Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,250$63,250$79,9501701.04
241Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,880$62,350$70,3602301.72
242Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,350$62,150$73,2902000.8
243CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
2445-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
245Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
246CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
247Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
248Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
249EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
250CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
251Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
252Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
253Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
254Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
255Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,580$60,410$73,7701301.34
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,280$59,840$66,9801601.24
262Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$49,840$58,850$58,850701.53
263Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,200$55,790$61,5101306.51
264Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
265Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
266CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
267Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
268Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
269First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
270Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
271Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
272Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
273Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
274Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
275Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,500$52,690$62,5401900.97
276CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,600$49,600$63,440701.17
277Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,460$47,160$60,610601.1
278Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,460$47,160$60,610601.1
279Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,510$45,850$49,520Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
280Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
281Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
282Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
283Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
284Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
285Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
286Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,170$44,840$56,8603801.39
287Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$38,370$45,1401001.23
288Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$38,370$45,1401001.23
289SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$38,370$45,1401001.23
290Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,950$38,370$45,1401001.23
291Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,130$36,270$40,4208101.1
292Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,130$36,270$40,4208101.1

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Virginia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA. 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 evaluates the industrial market in Staunton-Stuarts Draft. Harrisonburg reports a plant manager median of $136,090, and Charlottesville reports $120,380. These provide clear benchmarks for local Industrial Production Managers. While national industry data is available, local recruiters should consider how these figures relate to the specific production line complexity required in their local facilities.

Balancing these benchmarks against local market competitiveness will help in setting standard offer structures for regional leadership.

CEO salaries in Staunton-Stuarts Draft show a median of $225,760, higher than the national $213,990. Local band width is $240,210, slightly broader than the $226,660 national figure. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

VP of Sales (Industrial) shows a median of $146,080, which is essentially on par with the national $148,270. Local band width is $77,120, compared to the $106,980 national width. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 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 Sales Managers, and local industrial firms must compete with larger sectors for this talent. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 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 this region show a median of $144,480, trailing the national $171,270. Local band width is $38,950, which is significantly narrower than the $73,140 national band. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 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, suggesting these local managers are focused on specific, stable technical processes. Focus your pitch on the continuity of your production engineering career paths.

Electronics Assembler / Solderer data reports a median of $38,370, below the national $45,850. Local middle band width is $8,190, much tighter than the $13,290 national band. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Given that this maps to Electrical/Electronic Assemblers, the role covers various precision tasks. Recruiters should look for candidates with specific soldering credentials to ensure their productivity aligns with the standard plant wage expectations in this region.

Sanitation Technician data reports a median of $36,270, almost identical to the national $36,840. The local middle band width is $10,290, slightly narrower than the $11,820 national band. For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. As this falls under the Janitors and Cleaners SOC, the data aggregates diverse janitorial settings. In Staunton-Stuarts Draft, the wage stability suggests manufacturers are well-aligned with market rates for essential plant safety work.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. You may be able to hire experienced talent at a competitive price compared to prior periods.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. You may be able to hire experienced talent at a competitive price compared to prior periods.

Why is the Manufacturing Engineering Manager band width so narrow?

The band width of $38,950 shows a high level of uniformity in local job expectations for this role. It is a stable, reliable area for recruiting where you can expect candidates to have clear, repeatable engineering backgrounds.

What does the high median change for the VP of Sales mean?

For manufacturing occupations in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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