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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Trenton-Princeton, NJ

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$196,870
  2. Process Engineering Manager$196,870
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$196,870
  4. VP of Engineering$196,870
  5. Director of R&D$196,870
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$196,870
  7. NPI Manager$196,870
  8. Capital Projects Manager$196,870
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$196,870
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$196,870
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$196,870
  12. Director of Automation$196,870
  13. Automation Manager$196,870
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$196,870
  15. R&D Manager$196,870
  16. R&D Engineer$196,870
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$196,870
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$196,870
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$196,870
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$191,360
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$191,360
  22. Senior Director of Operations$191,360
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$184,800
  24. Corporate Controller$184,800
  25. Plant Controller$184,800

Bars show the top 25 of 346 ranked. The table below lists all 346. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Trenton-Princeton, NJ, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$156,280$196,870$220,9303200.94
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,110$191,360$313,5502000.65
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,110$191,360$313,5502000.65
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$181,110$191,360$313,5502000.65
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$147,120$184,800$264,6202,4601.89
32VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
33VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
34Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
35General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
36Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
37EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
38Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
39Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$120,590$181,450$299,6403,1000.57
40Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$153,610$180,340$227,7003302.53
41Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$153,610$180,340$227,7003302.53
42Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$153,610$180,340$227,7003302.53
43Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$153,610$180,340$227,7003302.53
44Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$153,610$180,340$227,7003302.53
45VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
46Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
47Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
48National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
49Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
50National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
51Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
52Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
53Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
54Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
55Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
56Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
57Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
58Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$131,440$178,360$224,7708500.86
59Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$129,420$161,720$212,9905301.55
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$123,760$157,160$177,4803200.84
93VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
94Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
95Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
96Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
97Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
98Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
99Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
100Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
101Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
102Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
103Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
104Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
105Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
106Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$110,500$138,760$182,4703701.09
107Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
108EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
109EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
110Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
111Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
112Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
113S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
114Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
115Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
116Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
117Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
118Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
119EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
120Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$107,200$135,180$172,5402,3402.43
121Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$104,330$135,110$176,880401.24
122Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$104,330$135,110$176,880401.24
123MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$104,330$135,110$176,880401.24
124Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$104,330$135,110$176,880401.24
125Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$104,330$135,110$176,880401.24
126QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$110,520$133,870$147,8307002.61
127Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,470$133,300$157,080500.57
128Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,470$133,300$157,080500.57
129Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,470$133,300$157,080500.57
130Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,200$131,140$165,9703401.41
131Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,200$131,140$165,9703401.41
132Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,200$131,140$165,9703401.41
133PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,440$128,770$159,7903,3901.3
134MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,440$128,770$159,7903,3901.3
135SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,440$128,770$159,7903,3901.3
136Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,440$128,770$159,7903,3901.3
137Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,440$128,770$159,7903,3901.3
138Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
139Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
140Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
141Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
142Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
143Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,520$125,320$149,2302401
144Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$89,760$113,750$146,2801,6801.02
145Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$89,760$113,750$146,2801,6801.02
146Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
147Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
148Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
149Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
150Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
151Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
152Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
153Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
154Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,700$110,990$140,9501700.54
155Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,360$103,660$110,990501.35
156Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,360$103,660$110,990501.35
157Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$93,360$103,660$110,990501.35
158Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
159Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
160Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
161Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
162Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
163Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
164Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
165Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
166Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
167Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
168Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
169CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,300$101,470$129,5802000.43
170Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,380$100,000$110,9907303.35
171Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,380$100,000$110,9907303.35
172Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,380$100,000$110,9907303.35
173Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
174Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
175Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
176Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
177Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
178Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
179Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
180Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
181Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
182Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
183Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
184Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
185Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
186Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
187Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
188Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
189Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
190Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
191Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
192Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
193Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
194Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
195Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
196Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
197Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
198Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
199EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
200VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
201Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
202Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
203Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
204Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
205Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
206Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
207Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,800$99,920$131,1203200.56
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,940$99,550$125,1802,8901.29
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,940$99,550$125,1802,8901.29
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,940$99,550$125,1802,8901.29
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,940$99,550$125,1802,8901.29
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$62,850$98,210$123,4106000.51
213Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$75,650$93,060$110,2807500.99
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$74,050$90,190$111,9106800.71
223Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,620$87,970$110,9901,8802.91
224Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,620$87,970$110,9901,8802.91
225Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,620$87,970$110,9901,8802.91
226NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,310$84,140$106,260600.68
227Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,110$81,500$119,3504803.73
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$62,760$78,410$85,0802600.38
246Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
247Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
248Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
249Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
250Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
251CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
252Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
253Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,350$78,240$97,4905500.53
254Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$58,980$77,170$83,7801801.71
255MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,830$77,160$91,120300.5
256Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,740$75,240$93,8204300.68
257CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
2585-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
259Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
260CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
261Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
262Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
263EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
264CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
265Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
266Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
267Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
268Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
269Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$53,730$71,290$84,0201200.27
270PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$55,440$68,690$77,620300.33
271Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$55,440$68,690$77,620300.33
272Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$55,440$68,690$77,620300.33
273Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$55,440$68,690$77,620300.33
274Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
275Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
276Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
277Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
278Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
279Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$54,050$68,470$81,9007801.3
280Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,200$67,500$79,8501,0001.04
281Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,200$67,500$79,8501,0001.04
282Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$45,230$55,920$63,9201800.82
283QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,450$55,670$71,1601501.67
284GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,990$55,230$62,0002000.95
285Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,990$55,230$62,0002000.95
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,700$54,640$66,6701800.28
298CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,990$53,680$65,110500.18
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,170$48,990$62,2405700.62
311Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,460$47,490$59,0502600.67
312Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,460$47,490$59,0502600.67
313SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,460$47,490$59,0502600.67
314Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,460$47,490$59,0502600.67
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,190$45,090$52,4409800.78
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,130$43,090$48,3608600.72
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,750$39,000$47,510900.35
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,750$39,000$47,510900.35
325Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,080$37,790$44,550400.16
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,650$37,640$43,3603,8401.13
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,650$37,640$43,3603,8401.13
328Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
329Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
330Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
331Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
332CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
333Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
334Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
335Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
336Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
337Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
338Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
339Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
340Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
341Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
342Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
343Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
344Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
345Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52
346Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,440$34,440$38,0202000.52

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State figures for New Jersey

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Trenton-Princeton, NJ. 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 analyzes the industrial talent market of Trenton-Princeton. For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager (SOC 11-9041), the median is $196,870. This surpasses the national median of $171,270. The middle band width is 64650. The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry median is $192,800 nationally.

Higher compensation levels reflect the high cost of regional labor and the concentration of technical manufacturing organizations in this industrial corridor.

The CEO/President role (SOC 11-1011) reports a median of $191,360, slightly lower than the national median of $213,990. Communications Equipment Manufacturing national industry medians reach $409,320. Executive pay here reflects a reliance on operational stability rather than high-risk industrial innovation in this specific regional sector.

The CFO role (SOC 11-3031) in Trenton-Princeton reports a median of $184,800. The middle band width is 117500. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing industry data points to $210,870. The higher median reflects competitive pressure for experienced financial leaders within the metro area.

Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011) command a median of $37,640. The national median is $36,840. The middle band width is 8710. The Iron and Steel Mills industry median is $52,820. This role’s wage is consistently aligned with the regional cost of living and the broader labor service market in New Jersey.

Production Technicians (SOC 51-9199) report a median of $34,440. The middle band width is 3580. National Tobacco Manufacturing industry medians are $77,630. The narrow band suggests that wages for production staff are standardized across local manufacturers.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the Manufacturing Engineering Manager median higher than the national benchmark?

At $196,870, the local median is above the $171,270 national level. The competitive market for engineering talent in this region forces higher compensation to secure specialized skillsets.

What is the impact of the 132440 band width for the CEO role?

The band indicates that pay is highly variable. Executive compensation is tightly coupled with individual facility performance and overall corporate structure complexity.

How does the Production Technician pay range reflect the local market?

With a median of $34,440 and a narrow band width of 3580, it indicates a stable but lower-than-national baseline for production labor in the Trenton-Princeton area.

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