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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CFO (Manufacturing)$185,270
  2. Corporate Controller$185,270
  3. Plant Controller$185,270
  4. VP of Finance$185,270
  5. Division Controller$185,270
  6. Assistant Plant Controller$185,270
  7. FP&A Manager (Operations)$185,270
  8. Senior Plant Controller$185,270
  9. Senior Cost Accountant$185,270
  10. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$185,220
  11. Process Engineering Manager$185,220
  12. Controls / Automation Manager$185,220
  13. VP of Engineering$185,220
  14. Director of R&D$185,220
  15. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$185,220
  16. NPI Manager$185,220
  17. Capital Projects Manager$185,220
  18. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$185,220
  19. Senior Industrial Engineer$185,220
  20. Senior Packaging Engineer$185,220
  21. Director of Automation$185,220
  22. Automation Manager$185,220
  23. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$185,220
  24. R&D Manager$185,220
  25. R&D Engineer$185,220

Bars show the top 25 of 353 ranked. The table below lists all 353. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
2Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
3Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
4VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
5Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
6Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
7FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
8Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
9Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,730$185,270$227,22026,4301.56
10Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
11Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
12Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
13VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
14Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
15Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
16NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
17Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
18Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
19Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
20Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
21Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
22Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
23Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
24R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
25R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
26Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
27Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
28Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$215,0105,5001.24
29Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$140,360$177,960$214,4206,2801.41
30VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
31Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
32Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
33National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
34Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
35National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
36Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
37Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
38Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
39Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
40Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
41Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
42Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
43Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$121,380$175,820$232,7608,7800.68
44Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$156,730$172,150$195,1904,1802.46
45Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$156,730$172,150$195,1904,1802.46
46Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$156,730$172,150$195,1904,1802.46
47Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$156,730$172,150$195,1904,1802.46
48Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$156,730$172,150$195,1904,1802.46
49Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
50EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
51EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
52Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
53Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
54Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
55S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
56Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
57Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
58Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
59Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
60Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
61EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
62Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$151,990$170,980$195,19042,0103.35
63VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
64VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
65Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
66General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
67Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
68EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
69Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
70Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$99,840$156,460$201,010112,5301.59
71PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,720$154,930$176,23069,0602.03
72MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,720$154,930$176,23069,0602.03
73SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,720$154,930$176,23069,0602.03
74Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,720$154,930$176,23069,0602.03
75Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$123,720$154,930$176,23069,0602.03
76Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$132,240$153,410$153,4101,0100.97
77Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$132,240$153,410$153,4101,0100.97
78Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$132,240$153,410$153,4101,0100.97
79Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
80Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
81Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
82Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
83Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
84Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,340$185,2209,2302.97
85Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$111,530$144,680$176,3402,4901.49
86Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$113,780$140,640$180,4806601.44
87Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$113,780$140,640$180,4806601.44
88Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$113,780$140,640$180,4806601.44
89Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
90Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
91Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
92Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
93Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
94Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
95Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
96Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
97Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
98VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
99Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
100Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
101QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
102Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
103Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
104FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
105FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
106Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
107QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
108Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
109Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
110Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
111Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
112Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
113Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
114Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
115Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
116QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
117Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
118CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
119Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
120Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
121Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$113,620$137,860$176,8701,2900.26
122Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,820$132,820$162,2606401.51
123Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,820$132,820$162,2606401.51
124MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,820$132,820$162,2606401.51
125Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,820$132,820$162,2606401.51
126Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,820$132,820$162,2606401.51
127VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
128Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
129Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
130Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
131Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
132Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
133Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
134Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
135Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
136Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
137Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
138Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
139Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
140Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,020$129,050$166,5502,5700.58
141Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$95,150$127,030$163,55038,2301.78
142Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$95,150$127,030$163,55038,2301.78
143Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
144Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
145Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
146Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
147Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
148Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
149Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
150Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
151Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
152Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
153Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
154CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$100,800$126,990$160,2305,3900.9
155Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
156Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
157Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
158Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
159Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
160Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
161Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
162Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
163Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,550$126,420$165,6904,4501.11
164Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
165Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
166Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
167Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
168Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
169Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
170Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
171Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
172Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
173Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
174Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
175Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
176Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
177Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
178Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
179Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
180Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
181Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
182Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
183Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
184Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
185Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
186Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
187Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
188Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
189Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
190EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
191VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
192Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
193Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
194Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
195Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
196Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
197Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
198Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,410$117,600$154,1702,0000.27
199Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$81,360$113,350$134,1601300.48
200Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$81,360$113,350$134,1601300.48
201Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,240$109,860$145,5604,1901.33
202Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,240$109,860$145,5604,1901.33
203Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,240$109,860$145,5604,1901.33
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,640$109,170$131,8101,9200.68
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,640$109,170$131,8101,9200.68
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$85,640$109,170$131,8101,9200.68
207QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,500$107,110$142,5405,9801.72
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$77,690$104,880$135,51014,2401.44
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,990$102,140$133,43041,4701.42
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,990$102,140$133,43041,4701.42
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,990$102,140$133,43041,4701.42
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,990$102,140$133,43041,4701.42
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,470$100,200$127,98013,8201.64
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,470$100,200$127,98013,8201.64
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$77,470$100,200$127,98013,8201.64
216NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$69,910$99,540$124,5701,6601.37
217Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$70,250$92,120$94,7004100.48
218Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
219Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
220Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
221Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
222Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
223Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
224Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
225Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
226Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$72,240$86,370$107,1909,6700.78
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,620$81,690$95,4208100.62
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,620$81,690$95,4208100.62
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,620$81,690$95,4208100.62
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,620$81,690$95,4208100.62
231Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,240$78,060$102,8201800.58
232Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
233Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
234Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
235Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
236Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
237CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
238Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
239Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,010$77,990$102,2004,2900.32
240CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,890$76,970$87,750700.13
241Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,080$75,930$103,27016,5801.09
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,710$74,720$88,3102,0600.23
260GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,840$72,660$76,6705900.21
261Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,840$72,660$76,6705900.21
262Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,670$71,920$89,2408,7301.06
263Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$60,590$71,570$110,6201400.41
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,540$68,850$95,1306200.11
277Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,700$67,960$85,6108,4300.67
278Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,700$67,960$85,6108,4300.67
279Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$44,940$66,640$84,8101300.39
280Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$44,940$66,640$84,8101300.39
281Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,070$63,510$78,0701,6301.16
282Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
283Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
284CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
285Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
286Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
287First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
288Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
289Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
290Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
291Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
292Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
293Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,390$61,820$80,6202,7700.23
294Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
295Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
296Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
297Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
298Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
299Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$51,340$60,990$76,3603,5700.45
300Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
301TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
302Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
303Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
304Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
305Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
306Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
307Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
308Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
309Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
310Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
311Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,120$60,670$77,5602,0000.24
312QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,650$57,880$69,6204700.4
313MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$51,620$55,430$62,030Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
314Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$43,170$49,820$63,1202200.35
315Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,620$49,710$62,8506,4000.41
316Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,290$49,490$66,4801,7000.59
317Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$43,070$49,420$58,790600.05
318Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
319Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
320Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
321Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
322Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
323Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
324Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,190$47,620$59,2209,8100.6
325Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
326Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
327Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
328Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
329CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
330Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
331Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
332Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
333Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
334Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
335Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
336Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
337Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
338Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
339Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
340Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
341Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
342Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
343Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$43,330$47,540$59,4509500.19
344Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,430$55,6801,1400.23
345Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,430$55,6801,1400.23
346SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,430$55,6801,1400.23
347Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$42,810$47,430$55,6801,1400.23
348Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,560$46,950$54,0801700.05
349Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,560$46,950$54,0801700.05
350Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,030$39,640$45,3903500.27
351Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,540$37,840$42,53059,0901.33
352Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,540$37,840$42,53059,0901.33
353CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$32,060$37,220$51,5109600.28

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State figures for District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, the CFO (Manufacturing) role falls under the Financial Managers category, SOC 11-3031, with 26,430 individuals employed across all sectors. For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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.

At the national level, the broader financial manager occupation encompasses 841,710 employees with a median salary of $166,570. The local median in the D.C. area is noticeably higher than the national median, reflecting regional economic factors. For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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. For specialized manufacturing context, the national industry median for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing is $210,870, showing the potential for industry-specific premiums.

Nearby metros provide comparative data for the Industrial Production Managers occupation, which serves as a proxy for plant management roles often associated with finance leadership oversight. For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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. These figures demonstrate that while the local D.C. market is highly active, it remains distinct from surrounding manufacturing-heavy corridors.

For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because this mapping includes all industries, the data captures a wide array of financial roles. Organizations using these figures should account for the fact that these statistics include government, finance, and professional service environments alongside manufacturing. The location quotient of 1.56 confirms that this occupation has a high employment concentration in the metro area compared to the U.S. average, suggesting a large and complex labor pool for financial management.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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.

Why is the local median for financial managers higher than the national median?

The local median of $185,270 reflects the higher compensation levels typical of the D.C. metro area’s economic market. This is compared against the national median of $166,570 for the same broad financial manager occupation.

What does the middleBandWidth of $70,490 suggest for local financial roles?

For manufacturing occupations in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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. It suggests that firms should be prepared for wide variation in executive expectations.

How does the location quotient affect recruitment?

The location quotient of 1.56 means there is a high concentration of financial managers in this metro compared to the national average. This higher concentration generally indicates a deeper local talent pool for hiring managers to consider.

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