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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Toledo, OH

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 359 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$168,830
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$168,830
  3. Senior Director of Operations$168,830
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$146,180
  5. Process Engineering Manager$146,180
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$146,180
  7. VP of Engineering$146,180
  8. Director of R&D$146,180
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$146,180
  10. NPI Manager$146,180
  11. Capital Projects Manager$146,180
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$146,180
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$146,180
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$146,180
  15. Director of Automation$146,180
  16. Automation Manager$146,180
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$146,180
  18. R&D Manager$146,180
  19. R&D Engineer$146,180
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$146,180
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$146,180
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$146,180
  23. Purchasing Manager$136,590
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$136,590
  25. Procurement Manager$136,590

Bars show the top 25 of 359 ranked. The table below lists all 359. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Toledo, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$117,150$168,830$341,1201800.48
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$117,150$168,830$341,1201800.48
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$117,150$168,830$341,1201800.48
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,710$146,180$177,9604601.12
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,430$136,590$170,3901701.05
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,430$136,590$170,3901701.05
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,430$136,590$170,3901701.05
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,430$136,590$170,3901701.05
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,430$136,590$170,3901701.05
28Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$111,180$132,760$174,680701.81
29Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$111,180$132,760$174,680701.81
30MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$111,180$132,760$174,680701.81
31Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$111,180$132,760$174,680701.81
32Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$111,180$132,760$174,680701.81
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,630$129,720$172,9708900.74
47CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
48Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
49Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
50VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
51Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
52Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
53FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
54Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
55Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$88,420$125,330$165,9401,0600.67
56Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,860$125,130$164,8603600.87
57Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
58EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
59EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
60Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
61Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
62Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
63S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
64Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
65Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
66Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
67Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
68Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
69EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
70Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,320$113,100$173,8803500.3
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,800$110,760$137,3008801.91
104Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,070$110,620$132,0402606
105Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,070$110,620$132,0402606
106Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$87,070$110,620$132,0402606
107Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$109,890$109,890$109,910401.21
108PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,560$104,360$133,1108800.28
109MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,560$104,360$133,1108800.28
110SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,560$104,360$133,1108800.28
111Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,560$104,360$133,1108800.28
112Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,560$104,360$133,1108800.28
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,470$100,290$122,8003700.98
122VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
123Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
124Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
125Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
126Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
127Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
128Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
129Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
130Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
131Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
132Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
133Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
134Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
135Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,820$98,970$125,6604301.03
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,370$98,490$109,1501,1501.68
171Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,450$97,550$121,1003301.13
172Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,450$97,550$121,1003301.13
173Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,450$97,550$121,1003301.13
174Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
175Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
176Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
177Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
178Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
179Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
180Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
181Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
182Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
183Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
184Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
185CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,880$95,170$108,5106201.11
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,140$95,120$142,7307,3201.12
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,830$91,560$115,1703301.23
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,830$91,560$115,1703301.23
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,830$91,560$115,1703301.23
197Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,140$89,780$100,270500.5
198Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,140$89,780$100,270500.5
199Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,140$89,780$100,270500.5
200MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$69,000$83,280$83,2802803.74
201QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,970$82,250$99,0201600.5
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,660$81,940$111,5901,3400.67
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,660$81,940$111,5901,3400.67
204Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
205Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
206Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
207Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
208Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
209Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,660$81,210$122,3202000.7
210Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,870$78,250$99,4801500.99
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,460$78,180$97,5201,1601
220Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$77,400$101,5102,1300.78
221Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$77,400$101,5102,1300.78
222Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$77,400$101,5102,1300.78
223Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$77,400$101,5102,1300.78
224Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
225Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
226Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
227Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
228Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
229Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$75,770$75,770$75,7703104.9
230Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,920$74,710$91,6201,6601.17
231PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,860$72,250$85,3501501.22
232Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,860$72,250$85,3501501.22
233Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,860$72,250$85,3501501.22
234Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,860$72,250$85,3501501.22
235Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
236Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
237Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
238Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
239Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
240CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
241Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
242Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,700$71,920$83,2601,9301.53
243Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
244Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
245Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
246Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
247Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
248Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
249Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
250Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
251Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
252Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
253Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
254Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
255Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
256Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
257Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
258Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
259End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
260Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,200$70,230$77,1101,6001.95
261Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,790$69,310$89,9903800.49
262Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,790$69,310$89,9903800.49
263Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,790$69,310$89,9903800.49
264NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,500$69,110$82,780400.33
265Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,210$68,850$83,6508900.97
266Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,980$66,630$83,4605405.03
267Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,980$66,630$83,4605405.03
268CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$55,850$64,940$76,350500.94
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,020$62,460$78,9106500.85
270CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
2715-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
272Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
273CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
274Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
275Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
276EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
277CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
278Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
279Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
280Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
281Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
282Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,640$62,190$80,1701,1402.12
283Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,370$61,360$74,2701,4501.24
284Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,370$61,360$74,2701,4501.24
285GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,030$60,830$65,1902901.11
286Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,030$60,830$65,1902901.11
287QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,350$60,000$72,7501101.06
288Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
289Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
290Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
291Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
292Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
293Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,610$58,810$75,7308001.1
294Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$47,010$57,020$64,1601201.52
295Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,060$51,760$60,030500.41
296Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,040$49,960$49,9604000.86
297Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,040$49,960$49,9604000.86
298SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,040$49,960$49,9604000.86
299Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,040$49,960$49,9604000.86
300Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
301TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
302Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
303Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
304Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
305Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
306Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
307Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
308Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
309Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
310Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
311Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,810$49,130$57,0209601.23
312Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,990$48,110$48,1101702.81
313Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,430$47,210$52,7101601.44
314CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,100$47,190$52,8608502.67
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,580$46,860$50,8601,8001.18
322Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
323Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
324CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
325Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
326Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
327First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
328Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
329Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
330Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
331Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
332Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
333Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,710$46,790$59,5601,7501.56
334Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,600$45,500$51,4808502.64
335Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,600$45,500$51,4808502.64
336Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,570$45,100$59,8403,2802.26
337Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,690$41,350$44,9707002.47
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,720$40,050$48,5103901.43
339Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
340Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
341Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
342Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
343CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
344Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
345Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
346Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
347Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
348Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
349Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
350Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
351Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
352Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
353Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
354Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
355Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
356Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
357Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$38,380$46,7206401.35
358Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,540$35,240$41,1604,2201.02
359Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,540$35,240$41,1604,2201.02

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State figures for Ohio

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Toledo, OH. 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 industrial talent pool in Toledo. The CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) earns a median of $168,830. National industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. Executive pay here is dictated by the diversity of industrial output, ranging from large-scale assembly to niche manufacturing units. This data excludes non-salary executive perks and equity grants.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager (SOC 11-9041) reports a median of $146,180. The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing sector median is $192,800. These figures suggest that local engineering roles are aligned with specific regional plant needs rather than global corporate engineering requirements.

Purchasing Managers (SOC 11-3061) in Toledo show a median of $136,590. National Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing data shows an industry median of $178,520. Purchasing roles reflect the local supply chain costs, which are lower than the broad national average.

Production Technicians (SOC 51-9199) report a median of $38,380. Tobacco Manufacturing national industry median is $77,630. These wages demonstrate the local reliance on the broader industrial manufacturing sector for talent allocation.

Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011) in Toledo show a median of $35,240. The national median is $36,840. Iron and Steel Mills national industry data reports $52,820. Similar to other roles, this janitorial wage reflects broader regional labor market standards that do not fully account for high-complexity industrial cleaning duties.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Toledo, OH, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

What drives the high middle band width for CEOs in Toledo?

For manufacturing occupations in Toledo, OH, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Executive compensation scales with the revenue and reach of each specific manufacturer.

Is the Purchasing Manager pay in Toledo competitive?

With a median of $136,590 compared to the national $148,080, it is below the national average. Local supply chain requirements have a smaller scope than national averages.

Does the Production Technician wage include specialized manufacturing process pay?

No, the $38,380 median is for the broader occupation. Specific manufacturing process pay is usually additive and distinct from the baseline occupational compensation provided here.

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