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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Traverse City, MI

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 319 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$248,510
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$248,510
  3. Senior Director of Operations$248,510
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$136,170
  5. Process Engineering Manager$136,170
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$136,170
  7. VP of Engineering$136,170
  8. Director of R&D$136,170
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$136,170
  10. NPI Manager$136,170
  11. Capital Projects Manager$136,170
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$136,170
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$136,170
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$136,170
  15. Director of Automation$136,170
  16. Automation Manager$136,170
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$136,170
  18. R&D Manager$136,170
  19. R&D Engineer$136,170
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$136,170
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$136,170
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$136,170
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$119,810
  24. Corporate Controller$119,810
  25. Plant Controller$119,810

Bars show the top 25 of 319 ranked. The table below lists all 319. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Traverse City, MI, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,310$248,510$400,060600.72
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$129,310$248,510$400,060600.72
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$129,310$248,510$400,060600.72
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,610$136,170$170,470700.77
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$91,830$119,810$169,5803100.85
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,570$110,070$136,970800.3
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$94,430$109,140$138,840700.7
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,470$104,390$130,1701501.41
80VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
81Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
82Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
83National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
84Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
85National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
86Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
87Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
88Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
89Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
90Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
91Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
92Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
93Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,600$104,090$152,0802400.87
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,830$101,210$131,160600.64
103Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
104Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
105Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
106Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
107Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
108Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
109Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
110Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
111Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
112Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
113Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
114CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,040$98,900$116,1601401.06
115PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,170$95,860$126,5901400.19
116MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,170$95,860$126,5901400.19
117SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,170$95,860$126,5901400.19
118Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,170$95,860$126,5901400.19
119Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,170$95,860$126,5901400.19
120VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
121Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
122Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
123Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
124Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
125Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
126Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
127Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
128Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
129Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
130Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
131Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
132Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
133Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$70,250$93,260$109,5301001.03
134Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
135Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
136Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
137Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
138Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
139Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
140Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
141Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
142Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
143Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
144Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
145Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
146Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
147Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
148Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
149Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
150Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
151Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
152Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
153Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
154Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
155Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
156Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
157Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
158Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
159Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
160EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
161VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
162Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
163Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
164Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
165Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
166Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
167Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
168Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,530$86,560$100,6301300.81
169VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
170VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
171Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
172General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
173Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
174EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
175Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
176Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,630$84,300$131,5301,5801.03
177Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,620$83,720$101,1302600.55
178Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,620$83,720$101,1302600.55
179Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,640$82,780$106,880301.35
180Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,640$82,780$106,880301.35
181Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$78,640$82,780$106,880301.35
182Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$79,770$105,030801.15
183Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$79,770$105,030801.15
184Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$79,770$105,030801.15
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,150$79,400$100,990400.61
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,150$79,400$100,990400.61
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,150$79,400$100,990400.61
188Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
189Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
190Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
191Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
192Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
193Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
194Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
195Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
196Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,220$75,170$95,3002300.86
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$74,820$90,1706100.95
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$74,820$90,1706100.95
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$74,820$90,1706100.95
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,440$74,820$90,1706100.95
201CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$63,810$66,780$75,870403.14
202Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
203Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
204Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
205Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
206Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
207CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
208Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
209Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,760$65,460$80,5302700.9
210Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,240$63,260$75,160602.58
211Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,240$63,260$75,160602.58
212Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,020$62,130$79,1001800.67
213Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,020$62,130$79,1001800.67
214Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,740$61,920$79,5601800.83
215Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,990$61,870$79,640900.51
216Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,990$61,870$79,640900.51
217Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,990$61,870$79,640900.51
218Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
219Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
220Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
221Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
222Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
223Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
224Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
225Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
226Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
227Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
228Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
229Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
230Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
231Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
232Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
233Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
234End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
235Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,240$61,790$76,0202701.39
236Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,560$61,650$77,1003901.18
237Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
238Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
239Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
240Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
241Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
242Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,750$61,190$76,210700.39
243Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,220$60,590$72,1702101.18
244CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
2455-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
246Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
247Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
248TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
249Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
250CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
251Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
252Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
253EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
254CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
255Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
256Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
257Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
258Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
259Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,010$49,420$59,9202602.07
260Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
261Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
262Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
263Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
264Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
265Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
266Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
267Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
268Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,710$49,420$60,5801300.71
269Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,430$47,340$52,9502300.67
270CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,660$46,570$58,470600.84
271Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,920$44,380$47,780801.31
272Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
273Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
274Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
275Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
276Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
277Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
278Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,710$44,310$50,4903000.84
279Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
280Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
281CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
282Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
283Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
284First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
285Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
286Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
287Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
288Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
289Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
290Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,060$44,190$50,4902200.82
291Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
292Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
293Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
294Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
295CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
296Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
297Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
298Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
299Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
300Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
301Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
302Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
303Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
304Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
305Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
306Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
307Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
308Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
309Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,870$41,420$50,440800.73
310Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,360$40,150$46,460600.59
311Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,360$40,150$46,460600.59
312SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,360$40,150$46,460600.59
313Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,360$40,150$46,460600.59
314Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,100$39,600$48,210700.98
315Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,100$39,600$48,210700.98
316Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,230$38,420$43,0408800.9
317Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$33,230$38,420$43,0408800.9
318Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,070$38,070$48,180600.89
319Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$35,410$36,260$42,470403.18

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State figures for Michigan

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Traverse City, MI. 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 sector in Traverse City. As a metro hub, it maintains distinct wages for specialized roles. The CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) median is $248,510, exceeding the national median of $213,990. The middle band width is 270750. Communications Equipment Manufacturing national industry medians are $409,320. Executive pay reflects the importance of niche technology manufacturers in the local market.

For manufacturing occupations in Traverse City, MI, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) in Traverse City report a median of $136,170. The national median is $171,270. The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry median is $192,800. These engineers are essential for precision manufacturing, yet local pay remains more modest compared to the national average.

The CFO role (SOC 11-3031) has a median of $119,810 locally. The middle band width is 77750. National industry median for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing is $210,870. Financial leadership compensation in this area is scaled to support specific production outputs rather than global corporate structures.

Injection Molding Technicians (SOC 51-4072) earn a median of $38,070 in Traverse City. The national median is $44,350. Iron and Steel Mills industry medians are $65,420. The technical requirements for injection molding allow for standardized pay across the regional manufacturing base.

Robotic Welding Technicians (SOC 51-4122) report a median of $36,260. The national median is $47,920. The middle band width is 7060. Chemical Manufacturing national industry data shows a $75,830 median. These positions are often critical to plant efficiency and require specialized welding certifications that influence the salary range.

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How does the local CEO median relate to the national figure?

At $248,510, the local median is higher than the national $213,990. This reflects the competitive necessity of attracting top talent to regional industrial hubs.

What factors impact the pay of Robotic Welding Technicians?

The $36,260 median reflects local operational needs. Compensation is often dictated by the specific programming knowledge and mechanical aptitude required by the employer.

Is the middle band width of 270750 for CEOs common?

Yes, this wide band signifies that executive pay is not uniform. Compensation varies by company size and the complexity of the manufacturing output at each site.

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