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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Wheeling, WV-OH

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 272 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$172,470
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$172,470
  3. Senior Director of Operations$172,470
  4. Automation Engineer$122,470
  5. Robotics Engineer$122,470
  6. Machine Vision Engineer$122,470
  7. Product Development Engineer$122,470
  8. Applications Engineer$122,470
  9. Applications Engineering Manager$122,470
  10. Controls Engineer$115,850
  11. Electrical Engineer (Plant)$115,850
  12. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer$115,850
  13. Electrical Design Engineer$115,850
  14. Senior Controls Engineer$115,850
  15. Lead Controls Technician$115,850
  16. Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)$115,850
  17. Lead Controls Engineer$115,850
  18. Controls Supervisor$115,850
  19. Regulatory Affairs Manager$114,920
  20. EHS Manager$114,920
  21. EHS Director$114,920
  22. Safety Manager$114,920
  23. Environmental Manager$114,920
  24. Process Safety Manager$114,920
  25. S&OP Manager$114,920

Bars show the top 25 of 272 ranked. The table below lists all 272. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Wheeling, WV-OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$172,470$276,2901001.36
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$172,470$276,2901001.36
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$172,470$276,2901001.36
4Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
5Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
6Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
7Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
8Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
9Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,410$122,470$127,110500.83
10Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
11Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
12Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
13Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
14Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
15Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
16Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
17Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
18Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,720$115,850$137,220500.62
19Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
20EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
21EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
22Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
23Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
24Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
25S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
26Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
27Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
28Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
29Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
30Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
31EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
32Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,450$114,920$167,3802200.93
33PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,790$112,340$141,990600.09
34MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,790$112,340$141,990600.09
35SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,790$112,340$141,990600.09
36Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,790$112,340$141,990600.09
37Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,790$112,340$141,990600.09
38CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
39Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
40Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
41VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
42Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
43Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
44FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
45Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
46Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$110,000$157,1102000.65
47Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$90,710$103,880$135,890500.55
48Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
49Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
50Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
51Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
52Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
53Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
54Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
55Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
56Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
57VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
58Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
59Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
60QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
61Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
62Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
63FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
64FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
65Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
66QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
67Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
68Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
69Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
70Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
71Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
72Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
73Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
74Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
75QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
76Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
77CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
78Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
79Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
80Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,610$103,000$135,150800.84
81Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$98,440$119,100801.51
82Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$98,440$119,100801.51
83Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,590$98,440$119,100801.51
84Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
85Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
86Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
87Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
88Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
89Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
90Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
91Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
92Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
93Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
94Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
95Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
96Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
97Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
98Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
99Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
100Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
101Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
102Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
103Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
104Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
105Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
106Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
107Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
108Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
109Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
110EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
111VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
112Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
113Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
114Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
115Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
116Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
117Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
118Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$98,410$136,300500.36
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,600$95,900$113,010400.35
131Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,550$94,070$126,0802100.54
132Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,550$94,070$126,0802100.54
133NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$78,790$91,420$98,610401.7
134VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
135Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
136Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
137Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
138Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
139Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
140Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
141Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
142Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
143Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
144Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
145Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
146Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
147Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,610$91,080$109,120500.58
148VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
149Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
150Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
151National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
152Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
153National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
154Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
155Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
156Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
157Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
158Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
159Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
160Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
161Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$64,850$88,630$132,6301000.4
162Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
163Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
164Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
165Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
166Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
167Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
168Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
169Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
170Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$85,240$121,4704001.72
171Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,380$84,170$111,040601.1
172Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,380$84,170$111,040601.1
173Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,380$84,170$111,040601.1
174VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
175VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
176Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
177General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
178Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
179EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
180Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
181Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,530$80,440$123,6901,5101.15
182Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,550$74,200$97,9101500.94
183Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,550$74,200$97,9101500.94
184Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$58,550$74,200$97,9101500.94
185Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,380$72,110$82,3003800.7
186Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,380$72,110$82,3003800.7
187Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,380$72,110$82,3003800.7
188Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,380$72,110$82,3003800.7
189Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,190$66,970$76,2503501.24
190Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
191Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
192Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
193Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
194Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
195CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
196Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
197Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,990$64,420$84,1201800.71
198Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
199Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
200Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
201Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
202Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
203Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
204Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
205Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
206Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
207Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
208Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
209Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
210Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
211Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
212Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
213Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
214End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
215Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,040$63,970$73,5102101.29
216Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,400$63,040$79,710600.35
217CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
2185-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
219Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
220CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
221Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
222Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
223EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
224CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
225Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
226Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
227Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
228Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
229Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,350$58,780$62,070600.57
230Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,300$58,540$76,1702601.1
231Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,300$58,540$76,1702601.1
232Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
233Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
234Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
235Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
236Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
237Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,890$57,260$79,300600.41
238Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,780$56,240$70,0501000.68
239Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
240TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
241Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
242Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
243Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
244Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
245Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
246Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
247Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
248Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
249Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
250Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,500$49,920$63,3601601
251Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
252Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
253CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
254Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
255Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
256First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
257Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
258Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
259Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
260Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
261Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
262Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,110$44,350$61,6302000.89
263Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,380$39,380$45,1701800.61
264Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
265Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
266Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
267Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
268Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
269Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
270Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$31,750$37,070$46,1602000.66
271Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,880$30,480$37,2009101.1
272Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,880$30,480$37,2009101.1

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State figures for West Virginia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Wheeling, WV-OH. 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?

In the Wheeling, WV-OH, metro area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is documented within the SOC 11-1011 Chief Executives category, representing 100 professionals. The May 2025 median salary is $172,470, which is down from the previous $194,900 median. For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, 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 Wheeling, WV-OH, 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.

Nationally, the Chief Executives occupation encompasses 204,350 employees with a median salary of $213,990. The local median in Wheeling sits significantly below this national median. For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, 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 median in the Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector is $409,320, demonstrating how industry-specific leadership pay benchmarks can dwarf the broad occupational median.

Regional comparisons for plant leadership in similar markets help to frame the broader local management pay environment. For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, 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 metrics highlight the different compensation levels present in neighboring metros for senior management roles, providing a baseline for regional wage competition.

For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Organizations in Wheeling should consider that their talent pool is impacted by regional economic conditions and that their compensation packages must compete with diverse industries. With a location quotient of 1.36, the area has a high proportional concentration of these executive roles, suggesting that while local compensation benchmarks might be lower, competitive pressure for quality leadership remains a significant factor.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, 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.

What does the 1.36 location quotient mean for Wheeling?

A location quotient of 1.36 means the Wheeling metro has a 36% higher density of executive roles compared to the national average. This indicates a high concentration of senior management positions relative to the overall local economy.

Why is the local median CEO salary lower than the national average?

The local median of $172,470 is lower than the $213,990 national median, reflecting regional market differences for this broad occupational category. Broad SOC figures often reflect the local average wage level rather than industry-specific executive pay.

Is the broad middleBandWidth typical for this role?

For manufacturing occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH, 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 range reflects the extreme differences in organizational size, industry, and complexity encompassed by the broad SOC definition.

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