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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Syracuse, NY

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$216,610
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$216,610
  3. Senior Director of Operations$216,610
  4. VP of Sales (Industrial)$170,090
  5. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$170,090
  6. Director of Sales$170,090
  7. National Sales Manager$170,090
  8. Key Account Manager$170,090
  9. National Account Manager$170,090
  10. Business Development Manager$170,090
  11. Territory Sales Manager$170,090
  12. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$170,090
  13. Product Manager (Industrial)$170,090
  14. Field Service Manager$170,090
  15. Senior Applications Engineer$170,090
  16. Lead Field Service Engineer$170,090
  17. Traveling Field Service Engineer$170,090
  18. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$169,980
  19. Process Engineering Manager$169,980
  20. Controls / Automation Manager$169,980
  21. VP of Engineering$169,980
  22. Director of R&D$169,980
  23. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$169,980
  24. NPI Manager$169,980
  25. Capital Projects Manager$169,980

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Syracuse, NY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,250$216,610$336,3702400.6
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,250$216,610$336,3702400.6
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$174,250$216,610$336,3702400.6
4VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
5Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
6Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
7National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
8Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
9National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
10Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
11Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
12Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
13Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
14Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
15Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
16Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
17Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$126,030$170,090$213,9906400.52
18Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
19Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
20Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
21VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
22Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
23Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
24NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
25Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
26Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
27Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
28Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
29Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
30Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
31Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
32R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
33R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
34Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
35Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
36Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,900$169,980$202,6304701.1
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$129,120$169,270$226,1101,2200.75
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$106,600$148,810$209,9704300.36
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,370$146,160$177,9302900.68
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,680$140,590$188,4701300.82
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,680$140,590$188,4701300.82
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,680$140,590$188,4701300.82
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,680$140,590$188,4701300.82
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,680$140,590$188,4701300.82
66QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$105,440$138,940$299,4301600.47
67Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
68Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
69Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
70Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
71Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
72Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
73Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
74Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
75Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
76VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
77Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
78Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
79QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
80Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
81Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
82FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
83FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
84Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
85QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
86Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
87Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
88Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
89Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
90Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
91Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
92Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
93Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
94QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
95Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
96CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
97Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
98Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
99Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,610$131,100$170,2304000.85
100PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,280$129,100$163,6902,1800.67
101MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,280$129,100$163,6902,1800.67
102SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,280$129,100$163,6902,1800.67
103Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,280$129,100$163,6902,1800.67
104Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,280$129,100$163,6902,1800.67
105Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
106Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
107Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
108Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
109Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
110Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,290$126,400$140,6703401.13
111Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,610$118,440$143,7502600.87
112Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,610$118,440$143,7502600.87
113Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$96,610$118,440$143,7502600.87
114Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
115Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
116Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
117Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
118Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
119Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
120Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
121Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
122Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$99,340$111,070$134,2607001.81
123VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
124VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
125Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
126General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
127Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
128EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
129Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
130Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,400$108,140$164,9505,7300.85
131Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,600$105,390$134,2801,8000.87
132Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$81,600$105,390$134,2801,8000.87
133Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
134Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
135Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
136Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
137Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
138Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
139Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
140Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
141Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
142Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
143Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
144CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,400$105,020$130,5306201.08
145Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$104,810$131,8901101.08
146Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$104,810$131,8901101.08
147Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,400$104,810$131,8901101.08
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,430$104,360$129,7408301.18
183VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
184Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
185Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
186Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
187Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
188Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
189Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
190Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
191Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
192Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
193Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
194Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
195Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
196Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,640$104,340$132,0402800.66
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,220$95,180$109,3002801.03
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,220$95,180$109,3002801.03
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,220$95,180$109,3002801.03
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,150$82,410$134,960700.47
201Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,920$82,230$106,1002,7100.97
202Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,920$82,230$106,1002,7100.97
203Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,920$82,230$106,1002,7100.97
204Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$67,920$82,230$106,1002,7100.97
205Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
206Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
207Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
208Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
209Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
210Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
211Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
212Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
213Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,860$80,140$100,9601,3701.15
214Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,140$79,710$103,4605800.73
215Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,140$79,710$103,4605800.73
216Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,140$79,710$103,4605800.73
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,090$79,280$96,9401,2300.95
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$78,170$86,8203502.78
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$78,170$86,8203502.78
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$78,170$86,8203502.78
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,850$78,170$86,8203502.78
229Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,010$77,110$102,0601,1600.8
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,070$76,650$96,2908800.93
231Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
232Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
233Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
234Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
235Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
236Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
237Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
238Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
239Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
240Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
241Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
242Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
243Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
244Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
245Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
246Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
247End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
248Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,300$73,030$84,9308200.96
249Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$54,700$66,600$78,7509701.22
250CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$60,310$66,130$82,360500.89
251QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,320$65,060$80,3001201.05
252Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,770$64,540$77,9201,3201.1
253Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,770$64,540$77,9201,3201.1
254Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,680$64,010$79,930800.71
255Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,680$64,010$79,930800.71
256Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,230$63,060$63,4101701.27
257Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$56,660$62,850$78,730702.24
258NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,420$62,590$74,1901000.86
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,410$58,650$67,2504700.85
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,830$58,090$71,6801,3301.77
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,110$55,660$62,7604300.53
290Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,340$48,970$55,8408600.58
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,910$48,940$58,7003301.02
292Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
293Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
294CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
295Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
296Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
297First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
298Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
299Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
300Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
301Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
302Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
303Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,330$48,760$60,8301,3001.13
304Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,230$48,510$56,1803601.28
305GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,400$48,500$68,860900.32
306Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,400$48,500$68,860900.32
307Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,490$48,260$48,660700.63
308Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
309Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
310Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
311Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
312Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
313Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
314Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$45,380$51,1901,3900.88
315Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,490$45,010$46,7203201.09
316Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
317Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
318Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
319Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
320CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
321Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
322Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
323Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
324Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
325Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
326Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
327Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
328Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
329Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
330Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
331Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
332Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
333Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
334Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,960$43,810$51,0401700.35
335Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,490$43,610$46,3301300.41
336Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,490$43,610$46,3301300.41
337Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,310$42,830$49,8406901.45
338Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,310$42,830$49,8406901.45
339SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,310$42,830$49,8406901.45
340Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,310$42,830$49,8406901.45
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,600$38,230$45,2006,0101.41
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,600$38,230$45,2006,0101.41

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State figures for New York

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Syracuse, NY. 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 reviews the Syracuse industrial market for key leadership and technical positions. The region functions as an employment hub, with local concentration reflected in the location quotient. For the Plant Manager role (SOC 11-3051), Syracuse sits between the Ithaca median of $146,500 and the Utica-Rome median of $117,720. Employers must account for these regional variances when determining mid-band compensation.

Compensation data represents base annual salary and does not include secondary benefits or equity.

The CEO/President position in Syracuse, under SOC 11-1011, reports a median salary of $216,610. In the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector, the national industry median is $409,320. Leadership duties remain highly dependent on the specific scale of the production facility.

VP of Sales (Industrial) roles, mapped to SOC 11-2022, show a median of $170,090 in Syracuse. The national median is $148,270. National data for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing shows an industry median of $215,500. This role relies on sales performance metrics often excluded from this base wage data.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, mapped to SOC 11-9041, has a median of $169,980 in Syracuse. This represents a medianChange of -2180. The national median is $171,270 with a middle band width of 73140. Local industry for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing reflects a national median of $192,800. These local figures reflect site-specific oversight requirements.

Electronics Assemblers and Solderers (SOC 51-2028) show a median of $42,830. The national median is $45,850. Local employment is supported by the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing sector, which reports a national industry median of $62,920. Variations in manual dexterity requirements and specialized soldering certifications contribute to the range of $34,570 to $62,630.

Sanitation Technicians, within SOC 37-2011, show a median of $38,230 in Syracuse. This compares to the national median of $36,840. The Iron and Steel Mills national industry median is $52,820. These figures summarize janitorial wage data and do not incorporate specialized hazardous material handling pay.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Syracuse CEO/President median compare to national industry benchmarks?

The local median of $216,610 is slightly higher than the national median of $213,990. This suggests competitive base pay for executive leadership in the Syracuse industrial sector.

What accounts for the pay difference in Electronics Assembly across sectors?

While the SOC category is broad, specific sector requirements like Motor Vehicle Manufacturing drive up the median. Differences reflect the complexity of the assembly process.

Is the sanitation technician median in Syracuse higher than the national standard?

Yes, the local median of $38,230 exceeds the national median of $36,840. Local demand for industrial-grade cleanliness often influences these base wage levels.

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