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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Waterbury-Shelton, CT

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$248,810
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$248,810
  3. Senior Director of Operations$248,810
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$167,320
  5. Corporate Controller$167,320
  6. Plant Controller$167,320
  7. VP of Finance$167,320
  8. Division Controller$167,320
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$167,320
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$167,320
  11. Senior Plant Controller$167,320
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$167,320
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$166,430
  14. Process Engineering Manager$166,430
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$166,430
  16. VP of Engineering$166,430
  17. Director of R&D$166,430
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$166,430
  19. NPI Manager$166,430
  20. Capital Projects Manager$166,430
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$166,430
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$166,430
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$166,430
  24. Director of Automation$166,430
  25. Automation Manager$166,430

Bars show the top 25 of 340 ranked. The table below lists all 340. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$168,850$248,810$447,3201300.6
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$168,850$248,810$447,3201300.6
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$168,850$248,810$447,3201300.6
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$126,250$167,320$215,2501,0901.25
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,250$166,430$198,8203201.4
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$120,890$160,240$198,8606401
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$115,320$158,500$206,5607401.13
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$114,360$151,580$197,9502100.94
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$131,290$162,5307300.42
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$131,290$162,5307300.42
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$131,290$162,5307300.42
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$131,290$162,5307300.42
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,670$131,290$162,5307300.42
66VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
67VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
68Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
69General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
70Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
71EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
72Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
73Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$93,590$130,900$198,1003,3700.93
74Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,570$124,290$160,2001201.42
75Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,570$124,290$160,2001201.42
76Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,570$124,290$160,2001201.42
77Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,570$124,290$160,2001201.42
78Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,570$124,290$160,2001201.42
79Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,700$123,830$159,4501102.11
80Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,700$123,830$159,4501102.11
81Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,700$123,830$159,4501102.11
82Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
83Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
84Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
85Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
86Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
87Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
88Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
89Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
90Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
91VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
92Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
93Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
94QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
95Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
96Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
97FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
98FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
99Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
100QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
101Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
102Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
103Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
104Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
105Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
106Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
107Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
108Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
109QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
110Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
111CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
112Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
113Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
114Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,040$118,180$139,9603901.53
115Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,330$106,800$134,9901801.13
116Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,330$106,800$134,9901801.13
117Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,330$106,800$134,9901801.13
118Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
119Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
120Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
121Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
122Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
123Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
124Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
125Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
126Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
127Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
128Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
129CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,760$102,990$125,6604101.32
130Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
131Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
132Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
133Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
134Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
135Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$78,580$101,440$153,6701801.14
136Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
137Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
138Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
139Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
140Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
141Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
142Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
143Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
144Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,260$100,980$126,2502401.15
145VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
146Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
147Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
148Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
149Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
150Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
151Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
152Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
153Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
154Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
155Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
156Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
157Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
158Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,070$100,550$128,6401700.75
159Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,150$99,990$130,8505900.54
160Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,150$99,990$130,8505900.54
161Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
162Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
163Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
164Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
165Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
166Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
167Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
168Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
169Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
170Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
171Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
172Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
173Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
174Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
175Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
176Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
177Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
178Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
179Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
180Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
181Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
182Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
183Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
184Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
185Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
186Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
187EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
188VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
189Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
190Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
191Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
192Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
193Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
194Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
195Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,170$99,500$115,0204701.26
196Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,860$98,460$112,920401.6
197Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,860$98,460$112,920401.6
198Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,860$98,460$112,920401.6
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,170$93,720$110,8005500.86
208Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,990$93,010$107,4601,2300.82
209Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,990$93,010$107,4601,2300.82
210Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,990$93,010$107,4601,2300.82
211Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,990$93,010$107,4601,2300.82
212Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,040$90,240$108,580600.43
213Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,040$90,240$108,580600.43
214Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,040$90,240$108,580600.43
215CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,510$83,730$95,930602.05
216Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$67,740$83,420$108,860500.62
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,930$80,420$102,0202500.59
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,930$80,420$102,0202500.59
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$64,930$80,420$102,0202500.59
220QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$63,010$79,130$104,230300.17
221Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
222Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
223Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
224Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
225Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
226CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
227Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
228Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,130$76,600$95,3601,0101.45
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,950$76,450$95,1305201.02
230Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,530$76,420$91,2805509.39
231Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$60,530$76,420$91,2805509.39
232Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,630$75,850$94,5201,0301.31
233Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,760$72,710$78,3703900.92
234NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$57,270$67,480$82,780500.75
235Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
236Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
237Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
238Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
239Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
240Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
241Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
242Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
243Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
244Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
245Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
246Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
247Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
248Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
249Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
250Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
251End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
252Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,440$63,820$78,4302700.6
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$61,660$76,6305600.87
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$61,660$76,6305600.87
255CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
2565-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
257Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
258CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
259Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
260Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
261EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
262CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
263Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
264Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
265Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
266Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
267Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,850$58,540$64,6406502.2
268CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,650$58,290$66,8903902.24
269GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,030$57,460$64,120600.42
270Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,030$57,460$64,120600.42
271Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
272Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
273Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
274Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
275Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
276Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,880$56,090$70,9304001
277Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
278TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
279Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
280Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
281Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
282Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
283Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
284Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
285Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
286Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
287Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
288Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,990$52,710$64,2702000.47
289Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$49,570$50,370$62,960601.85
290QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$41,600$49,570$63,590701.1
291Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,120$48,980$56,5101402.21
292Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
293Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
294CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
295Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
296Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
297First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
298Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
299Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
300Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
301Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
302Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
303Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,260$48,560$61,8409801.58
304Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
305Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
306Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
307Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
308Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
309Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
310Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,930$45,840$53,0808701.03
311Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,240$45,450$57,3301300.87
312Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,210$45,230$57,8406802.68
313Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,210$45,230$57,8406802.68
314SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,210$45,230$57,8406802.68
315Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,210$45,230$57,8406802.68
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,930$42,860$51,7305500.69
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,000$40,290$49,6304902.75
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,000$40,290$49,6304902.75
319Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
320Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
321Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
322Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
323CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
324Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
325Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
326Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
327Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
328Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
329Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
330Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
331Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
332Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
333Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
334Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
335Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
336Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
337Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,160$40,070$49,3202000.76
338Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,960$39,990$49,1003,2301.41
339Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,960$39,990$49,1003,2301.41
340Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,860$39,680$50,8703302.12

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Connecticut

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Waterbury-Shelton, CT. 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?

Within the Waterbury-Shelton, CT, area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is represented by 130 individuals, mapped under the SOC 11-1011 Chief Executives category. The May 2025 median salary for this role is $248,810. For manufacturing occupations in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, 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. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that as with other leadership roles, the BLS figures exclude the substantial variable compensation, equity, and benefits packages typically associated with executive leadership in the manufacturing sector.

Nationally, the broad Chief Executives occupation includes 204,350 employees with a median salary of $213,990. The local median in Waterbury-Shelton is significantly higher than the national median. For manufacturing occupations in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, 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.

Nearby markets for manufacturing leadership offer comparative insights. For manufacturing occupations in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, 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 executive pay in the region, when analyzed across broad management roles, varies significantly based on specific regional density and the nature of the industrial operations present.

The salary data for the Waterbury-Shelton area shows high variance, particularly at the executive level. Because the Chief Executives classification is broad, it covers all industries, from non-profits to large-scale manufacturers. Companies should be aware that the local median reflects a diverse economic base. The region’s location quotient for this role is 0.6, suggesting that the concentration of this specific executive role is below the national average. Firms should use these data points as a baseline, acknowledging the limitations of broad SOC mapping in capturing specific executive experience and site-level responsibilities.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, 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 middleBandWidth for CEOs so much higher locally than the national average?

For manufacturing occupations in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, 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 variation is common when capturing all industries within a single, highly sensitive leadership SOC.

How does the local CEO median compare to the national industry-specific median?

The local CEO median for the broad category is $248,810, while the national industry-specific median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. This indicates that industry-specific roles command much higher compensation.

What does the location quotient of 0.6 imply?

A location quotient of 0.6 means the area has a lower concentration of these executive-level roles compared to the national average. It suggests that the market for this level of leadership is less dense than other parts of the country.

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