Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

CEO / President (Manufacturing)$297,350
Chief Operating Officer (COO)$297,350
Senior Director of Operations$297,350
CFO (Manufacturing)$163,940
Corporate Controller$163,940
Plant Controller$163,940
VP of Finance$163,940
Division Controller$163,940
Assistant Plant Controller$163,940
FP&A Manager (Operations)$163,940
Senior Plant Controller$163,940
Senior Cost Accountant$163,940
Manufacturing Engineering Manager$161,340
Process Engineering Manager$161,340
Controls / Automation Manager$161,340
VP of Engineering$161,340
Director of R&D$161,340
Director of Manufacturing Engineering$161,340
NPI Manager$161,340
Capital Projects Manager$161,340
Lead Manufacturing Engineer$161,340
Senior Industrial Engineer$161,340
Senior Packaging Engineer$161,340
Director of Automation$161,340
Automation Manager$161,340

Bars show the top 25 of 349 ranked. The table below lists all 349. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
Rank	Role	BLS occupation	25th	Median	75th	Employment	LQ
1	CEO / President (Manufacturing)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$190,920	$297,350	$464,990	530	0.53
2	Chief Operating Officer (COO)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$190,920	$297,350	$464,990	530	0.53
3	Senior Director of Operations	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$190,920	$297,350	$464,990	530	0.53
4	CFO (Manufacturing)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
5	Corporate Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
6	Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
7	VP of Finance	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
8	Division Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
9	Assistant Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
10	FP&A Manager (Operations)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
11	Senior Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
12	Senior Cost Accountant	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$127,590	$163,940	$204,380	2,290	0.55
13	Manufacturing Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
14	Process Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
15	Controls / Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
16	VP of Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
17	Director of R&D	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
18	Director of Manufacturing Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
19	NPI Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
20	Capital Projects Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
21	Lead Manufacturing Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
22	Senior Industrial Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
23	Senior Packaging Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
24	Director of Automation	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
25	Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
26	Chief Technology Officer (CTO)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
27	R&D Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
28	R&D Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
29	Engineering Manager (Product)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
30	Senior Mechanical Design Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
31	Lead Product Development Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$141,900	$161,340	$188,720	750	0.7
32	VP of Sales (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
33	Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
34	Director of Sales	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
35	National Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
36	Key Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
37	National Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
38	Business Development Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
39	Territory Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
40	Channel / Distributor Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
41	Product Manager (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
42	Field Service Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
43	Senior Applications Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
44	Lead Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
45	Traveling Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$99,110	$158,750	$208,020	1,270	0.41
46	Regulatory Affairs Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
47	EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
48	EHS Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
49	Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
50	Environmental Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
51	Process Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
52	Purchasing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$128,490	$143,230	$167,250	500	1.21
53	Strategic Sourcing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$128,490	$143,230	$167,250	500	1.21
54	S&OP Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
55	Trade Compliance Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
56	Service / Aftermarket Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
57	Procurement Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$128,490	$143,230	$167,250	500	1.21
58	Environmental Engineer	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
59	Sustainability Manager / Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
60	Senior EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
61	EHS Coordinator	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
62	Director of Procurement	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$128,490	$143,230	$167,250	500	1.21
63	Commodity Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$128,490	$143,230	$167,250	500	1.21
64	Director of Planning	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$121,200	$143,230	$164,280	2,300	0.75
65	Plant HR Manager	Human Resources Managers (11-3121)	$119,620	$140,410	$173,560	680	0.63
66	Automation Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
67	Robotics Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
68	Machine Vision Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
69	Product Development Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
70	Applications Engineer	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
71	Applications Engineering Manager	Engineers, All Other (17-2199)	$110,930	$138,590	$164,610	1,250	1.65
72	Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
73	Plant Director / Site Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
74	Assistant Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
75	Operations Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
76	Manufacturing Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
77	Production Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
78	Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
79	Plant Startup / Launch Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
80	Sanitation Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
81	VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
82	Director of Quality	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
83	Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
84	QC Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
85	Supplier Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
86	Quality Systems Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
87	FSQA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
88	FSQA Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
89	Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
90	QA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
91	Production Superintendent	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
92	Area Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
93	Value Stream Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
94	Department Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
95	Sanitation Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
96	Bilingual Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
97	Second Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
98	Third Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
99	QC Lab Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
100	Validation / CQV Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
101	CAPA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
102	Metrology / Calibration Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
103	Lead Quality Engineer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
104	Quality Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$105,060	$130,850	$167,450	380	0.32
105	PLC Programmer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$99,230	$129,090	$160,550	7,160	0.86
106	MES Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$99,230	$129,090	$160,550	7,160	0.86
107	SCADA / HMI Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$99,230	$129,090	$160,550	7,160	0.86
108	Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$99,230	$129,090	$160,550	7,160	0.86
109	Firmware / Embedded Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$99,230	$129,090	$160,550	7,160	0.86
110	Materials Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$83,840	$116,720	$139,010	190	1.69
111	Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$83,840	$116,720	$139,010	190	1.69
112	Polymer / Plastics Engineer	Materials Engineers (17-2131)	$83,840	$116,720	$139,010	190	1.69
113	VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
114	Supply Chain Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
115	Materials Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
116	Logistics Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
117	Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
118	Chief Supply Chain Officer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
119	Category Manager (Direct Materials)	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
120	Inventory Control Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
121	Senior Production Planner	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
122	Senior Buyer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
123	Director of Logistics	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
124	Transportation Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
125	Warehouse Supervisor	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
126	Shipping & Receiving Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,960	$108,430	$139,010	630	0.58
127	Facilities Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$86,940	$107,720	$139,260	470	0.61
128	Facilities Engineer	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$86,940	$107,720	$139,260	470	0.61
129	Utilities / Energy Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$86,940	$107,720	$139,260	470	0.61
130	Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$78,930	$104,920	$132,370	6,040	1.15
131	Program Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$78,930	$104,920	$132,370	6,040	1.15
132	Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
133	Electrical Engineer (Plant)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
134	Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
135	Electrical Design Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
136	Senior Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
137	Lead Controls Technician	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
138	Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
139	Lead Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
140	Controls Supervisor	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$91,780	$103,210	$127,500	1,410	1.45
141	Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
142	Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
143	Industrial Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
144	Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
145	Battery Cell Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
146	Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
147	Supplier Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
148	Customer Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
149	Design Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
150	Validation Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
151	Reliability Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
152	Reliability Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
153	Continuous Improvement Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
154	Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
155	Lean Six Sigma Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
156	Director of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
157	Supplier Development Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
158	Lean Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
159	Senior Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
160	Senior Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
161	Mold / Die Design Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
162	Test Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
163	Senior Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
164	Quality Engineering Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
165	Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
166	Maintenance Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
167	EHS Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
168	VP of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
169	Director of Continuous Improvement	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
170	Lean Specialist / Coordinator	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
171	Master Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
172	Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
173	Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
174	Supplier Development Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
175	Material Flow / Logistics Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$80,730	$101,500	$132,590	1,060	0.59
176	VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
177	VP of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
178	Regional VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
179	General Manager (Manufacturing)	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
180	Director of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
181	EVP / SVP Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
182	Division / Business Unit General Manager	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
183	Director of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$64,650	$100,340	$151,650	17,400	1.01
184	Packaging Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
185	Tooling Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
186	Welding Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
187	Plant Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
188	Mechanical Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
189	Packaging Development Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
190	Plant Engineering Manager	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
191	Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
192	Product Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
193	Product Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
194	Systems Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
195	CAD Designer / Drafter	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$80,020	$100,280	$123,200	2,210	1.52
196	Safety Specialist / Coordinator	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$70,040	$89,920	$104,920	940	1.36
197	Industrial Hygienist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$70,040	$89,920	$104,920	940	1.36
198	Environmental Permitting Specialist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$70,040	$89,920	$104,920	940	1.36
199	CNC Programmer	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)	$68,240	$84,260	$87,020	100	0.73
200	Formulation Chemist	Chemists (19-2031)	$64,190	$81,990	$110,590	200	0.49
201	Maintenance Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
202	Director of Maintenance	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
203	Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
204	Maintenance & Engineering Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
205	Asset Management / CMMS Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
206	Tool Room Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
207	Lead Maintenance Technician	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
208	Senior Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
209	Lead Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$62,400	$79,660	$98,530	3,360	1.11
210	Production Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
211	Line Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
212	Shift Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
213	Packaging Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
214	Production Team Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
215	CNC Machining Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
216	Welding Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
217	Packaging Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$60,330	$79,620	$99,510	2,510	0.76
218	Cost Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$63,910	$79,450	$102,430	6,160	0.87
219	Cost Accounting Manager	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$63,910	$79,450	$102,430	6,160	0.87
220	Senior Cost Analyst	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$63,910	$79,450	$102,430	6,160	0.87
221	Inventory Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$63,910	$79,450	$102,430	6,160	0.87
222	Buyer / Senior Buyer	Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)	$62,220	$79,380	$107,990	4,390	1.82
223	Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$60,510	$78,330	$100,640	2,320	1.13
224	Document Control Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$60,510	$78,330	$100,640	2,320	1.13
225	Regulatory Compliance Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$60,510	$78,330	$100,640	2,320	1.13
226	PLC / Controls Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$62,320	$72,380	$79,360	500	1.57
227	Robotics Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$62,320	$72,380	$79,360	500	1.57
228	Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$62,320	$72,380	$79,360	500	1.57
229	Semiconductor Equipment Technician	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)	$62,320	$72,380	$79,360	500	1.57
230	Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger	Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021)	$66,600	$71,400	$77,630	430	2.05
231	Calibration Technician	Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)	$61,380	$65,130	$77,910	120	1.46
232	Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)	$62,490	$64,700	$95,520	180	2.35
233	Field Service Engineer	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
234	Industrial Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
235	Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
236	Line Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
237	Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
238	Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
239	Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
240	Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
241	Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
242	Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
243	Maintenance Technician A	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
244	Maintenance Technician B	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
245	Maintenance Technician C	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
246	Traveling Millwright	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
247	Filler Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
248	Packaging Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
249	End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
250	Lead Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$53,790	$64,620	$79,500	1,680	0.78
251	Tool and Die Maker	Tool and Die Makers (51-4111)	$64,050	$64,050	$86,880	140	0.49
252	Mold Maker	Tool and Die Makers (51-4111)	$64,050	$64,050	$86,880	140	0.49
253	Maintenance Planner / Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
254	Production Planner / Master Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
255	Inventory Control Specialist	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
256	Demand Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
257	Supply Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
258	Production Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$59,560	$63,240	$79,280	2,920	1.52
259	CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
260	5-Axis CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
261	Swiss CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
262	CNC Machine Operator	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
263	Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
264	Manual Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
265	EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
266	CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
267	Lead Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
268	Machinist A	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
269	Machinist B	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
270	Machinist C	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
271	Senior CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$49,900	$62,900	$67,660	2,350	1.67
272	Production Welder (MIG)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
273	TIG Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
274	Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
275	Welder-Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
276	Fitter / Layout Fitter	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
277	Sheet Metal Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
278	Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
279	Heat Treat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
280	Plating / Anodizing Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
281	Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
282	Foundry Molder / Melt Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
283	Lead Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$49,950	$62,670	$71,090	3,740	1.83
284	Industrial Electrician	Electricians (47-2111)	$49,410	$62,350	$73,670	5,740	1.54
285	Logistics Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$46,790	$61,140	$76,270	3,460	1.13
286	Shipping Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$46,790	$61,140	$76,270	3,460	1.13
287	Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)	$47,880	$59,470	$70,280	2,840	1.41
288	Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
289	Quality Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
290	CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
291	Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
292	Food Safety / QA Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
293	First Article Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
294	Receiving / Source Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
295	Metrology Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
296	Microbiology Lab Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
297	Environmental Monitoring Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
298	Lead Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
299	Senior CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$49,010	$57,330	$64,560	2,370	0.81
300	CNC Setup Machinist	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)	$47,370	$52,240	$62,070	340	0.4
301	Millwright	Millwrights (49-9044)	$47,530	$50,590	$68,810	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
302	Injection Molding Technician	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)	$50,310	$50,310	$60,910	630	0.85
303	QC Lab Technician	Chemical Technicians (19-4031)	$39,830	$49,820	$59,750	200	0.7
304	Robotic Welding Technician	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)	$49,160	$49,160	$51,380	110	0.74
305	Bioprocess Technician	Biological Technicians (19-4021)	$43,010	$48,600	$54,120	160	0.48
306	Certified Forklift Operator	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)	$40,900	$47,040	$51,520	3,610	0.95
307	Extrusion Technician	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)	$44,700	$45,760	$54,440	80	0.27
308	Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
309	Setup Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
310	Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
311	Battery Cell Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
312	CIP Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
313	Skilled Machine Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
314	Utility / Relief Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
315	Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
316	Senior Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
317	Lead Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
318	Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
319	Batch Maker / Compounder	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
320	Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
321	Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
322	Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
323	Retort / Thermal Process Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
324	Brewer / Cellar Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
325	Senior Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
326	Lead Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$37,350	$45,530	$47,900	800	0.65
327	Press Brake Operator	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$37,440	$43,830	$57,140	150	0.17
328	Die Setter (Stamping)	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$37,440	$43,830	$57,140	150	0.17
329	Shipping & Receiving Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
330	Hazmat Shipping Specialist	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
331	Warehouse Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
332	Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
333	Production / Material Expediter	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
334	Kitting Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
335	Inventory Control Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$36,310	$43,630	$49,920	3,610	0.9
336	Flexographic Press Operator	Printing Press Operators (51-5112)	$37,120	$38,650	$48,070	510	0.71
337	Electronics Assembler / Solderer	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$36,710	$38,600	$48,250	850	0.7
338	Wire Harness & Cable Assembler	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$36,710	$38,600	$48,250	850	0.7
339	SMT Technician	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$36,710	$38,600	$48,250	850	0.7
340	Control Panel Builder	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)	$36,710	$38,600	$48,250	850	0.7
341	Food Process Operator	Food Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)	$37,460	$38,550	$41,950	180	0.56
342	Skilled Mechanical Assembler	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
343	Electronics Test Technician	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
344	Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
345	Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
346	Senior Electronics Test Technician	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
347	Lead Mechanical Assembler	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)	$36,030	$36,030	$46,050	360	2.14
348	Sanitation Technician	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$28,940	$33,580	$37,170	11,840	1.09
349	Sanitation Lead	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$28,940	$33,580	$37,170	11,840	1.09

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Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, NDT Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) reports a median of 297,350. This is significantly higher than the national median of 213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, 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. This large spread suggests high volatility in local executive compensation packages. These figures, while high, are not separated by company size or sector.

For manufacturing occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width is 76,790. The national median for the broader financial manager SOC is 166,570. The local wage is very near the national average. Because this is mapped to a broad management SOC, the specific fiscal responsibilities unique to a manufacturing organization are not effectively isolated in this dataset.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager shows a median of 161,340, up from 157,060. The middle-band width is 46,820. The national median for the broader engineering manager SOC is 171,270. Local wages are slightly lower than the national median. With a location quotient of 0.7, this metro has a lower concentration of these professionals compared to the national labor market.

The Skilled Mechanical Assembler shows a median of 36,030, up from 34,900. The middle-band width is 10,020. Nationally, the median for this assembler SOC is 53,710, placing the local median substantially below the national figure. The location quotient of 2.14 is exceptionally high, indicating a strong regional reliance on this labor force.

For manufacturing occupations in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is 8,230. The national janitorial median is 36,840, so the local market pays slightly less. The location quotient of 1.09 indicates a typical concentration compared to the national average. This metric, however, fails to capture plant-specific sanitation premiums for the roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local wage reflects a broad categorization under SOC 51-2031, which captures a wide variety of machine assemblers. Local market dynamics for this specific trade appear to differ significantly from the broader national average, potentially due to the specific types of regional assembly industries.

How do executive salaries in this metro compare to national averages?

The median salary for CEOs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area is significantly higher than the national median for the chief executive occupation. This suggests a localized demand for executive-level leadership that carries a premium.

Why is the Skilled Mechanical Assembler median lower locally?

What is the limitation of the Sanitation Technician data in this report?

The data is derived from the broad janitor and cleaner SOC. It does not account for the additional expertise or environmental safety training required for cleaning industrial manufacturing facilities.