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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Williamsport, PA

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 314 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$233,920
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$233,920
  3. Senior Director of Operations$233,920
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$138,130
  5. Process Engineering Manager$138,130
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$138,130
  7. VP of Engineering$138,130
  8. Director of R&D$138,130
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$138,130
  10. NPI Manager$138,130
  11. Capital Projects Manager$138,130
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$138,130
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$138,130
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$138,130
  15. Director of Automation$138,130
  16. Automation Manager$138,130
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$138,130
  18. R&D Manager$138,130
  19. R&D Engineer$138,130
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$138,130
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$138,130
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$138,130
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$122,870
  24. Corporate Controller$122,870
  25. Plant Controller$122,870

Bars show the top 25 of 314 ranked. The table below lists all 314. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Williamsport, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,180$233,920$342,290400.62
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,180$233,920$342,290400.62
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$174,180$233,920$342,290400.62
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$125,610$138,130$168,530600.81
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$93,490$122,870$156,6901600.59
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,980$120,550$157,3101600.78
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$89,880$119,830$140,750600.79
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,390$104,810$139,310900.47
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,660$100,060$131,9501101.45
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,770$97,890$118,570500.71
103VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
104Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
105Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
106Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
107Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
108Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
109Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
110Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
111Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
112Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
113Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
114Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
115Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
116Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,210$96,530$121,630600.85
117PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,540$93,960$121,6401200.23
118MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,540$93,960$121,6401200.23
119SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,540$93,960$121,6401200.23
120Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,540$93,960$121,6401200.23
121Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$84,540$93,960$121,6401200.23
122VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
123VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
124Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
125General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
126Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
127EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
128Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
129Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,250$93,610$131,7601,2801.15
130Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,990$93,020$113,3901500.45
131Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,990$93,020$113,3901500.45
132Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,600$90,620$104,210400.76
133Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,600$90,620$104,210400.76
134Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,600$90,620$104,210400.76
135Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
136Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
137Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
138Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
139Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
140Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
141Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
142Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
143Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
144Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
145Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
146Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
147Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
148Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
149Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
150Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
151Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
152Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
153Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
154Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
155Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
156Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
157Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
158Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
159Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
160Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
161EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
162VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
163Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
164Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
165Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
166Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
167Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
168Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
169Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,770$86,360$98,4701501.26
170Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
171Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
172Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
173Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
174Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
175Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
176Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
177Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
178Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
179Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
180Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
181CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$72,580$86,110$105,260900.91
182Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
183Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
184Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
185Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
186Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
187Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
188Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
189Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
190Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,150$76,030$92,3702101.08
191Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,820$75,320$84,070501.22
192Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,820$75,320$84,070501.22
193Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,820$75,320$84,070501.22
194Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,700$70,450$91,7701501.14
195Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,700$70,450$91,7701501.14
196Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,700$70,450$91,7701501.14
197Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
198Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
199Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
200Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
201Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
202CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
203Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
204Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,760$70,120$79,3503501.63
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,640$69,880$88,5703400.73
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,640$69,880$88,5703400.73
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,640$69,880$88,5703400.73
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,640$69,880$88,5703400.73
209Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
210Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
211Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
212Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
213Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
214Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
215Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
216Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
217Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
218Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
219Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
220Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
221Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
222Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
223Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
224Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
225End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
226Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,000$66,080$75,4903202.27
227Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$51,130$61,570$72,0201300.55
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$47,500$61,400$77,6801400.89
229Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,940$59,260$66,2201200.91
230CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
2315-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
232Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
233CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
234Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
235Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
236EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
237CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
238Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
239Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
240Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
241Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
242Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,590$58,250$62,620800.92
243Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
244Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
245Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
246Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
247Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
248Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,670$56,390$61,420800.64
249Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,500$54,860$68,1801700.85
250Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,500$54,860$68,1801700.85
251Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$40,540$49,910$62,410603.23
252Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$40,540$49,910$62,410603.23
253Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
254TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
255Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
256Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
257Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
258Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
259Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
260Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
261Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
262Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
263Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
264Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,640$48,130$60,0801601.22
265Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,070$47,590$57,4202501.03
266Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,000$46,930$49,9001502.69
267Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,000$46,930$49,9001502.69
268Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,300$46,570$55,270701.46
269CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,290$46,380$61,7601402.62
270Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,650$45,270$50,2601903.92
271Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,880$45,090$45,4101702.15
272Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,880$45,090$45,4101702.15
273SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,880$45,090$45,4101702.15
274Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,880$45,090$45,4101702.15
275Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
276Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
277Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
278Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
279Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
280Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
281Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,810$43,920$48,2902500.95
282Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
283Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
284CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
285Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
286Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
287First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
288Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
289Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
290Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
291Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
292Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
293Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,970$43,020$56,0603101.65
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,470$39,940$54,3202002.46
313Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,900$37,140$43,0707601.08
314Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,900$37,140$43,0707601.08

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State figures for Pennsylvania

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Williamsport, PA. 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?

Williamsport, PA maintains a manufacturing environment characterized by specific industrial roles with varying compensation trends. The local CEO/President equivalent for manufacturing is currently seeing a median salary of $233,920, reflecting a $38,690 increase over the May 2024 period. This stands higher than the national median of $213,990.

The local middle-band width for this position is $168,110, while the national figure is $226,660. It is crucial for hiring managers to recognize that this data covers broader executive functions rather than specific manufacturing CEO titles alone.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Williamsport command a median salary of $138,130, which grew by $5,210 since the previous year. The national median for this role remains higher at $171,270. Local employment is modest at 60 individuals with a location quotient of 0.81. The middle-band width locally is $42,920, much tighter than the national middle-band width of $73,140. This suggests less pay variance for these engineering management roles within the Williamsport area compared to broader national averages.

CFO roles in this manufacturing region show a median of $122,870, increasing by $14,250 over the year. This represents a significant move in the local market, though it remains below the national median of $166,570 for financial managers. The local middle-band width is $63,200, compared to the national middle-band width of $94,490. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these positions are often categorized within broad financial management, which may not capture specific manufacturing-sector performance incentives.

Production and sanitation roles, including Production Technicians and Sanitation Technicians, anchor the shop floor. The median for Production Technicians is $39,940, with a $1,290 increase. The Sanitation Technician median sits at $37,140, showing stability with a $190 increase since May 2024. These roles have very narrow middle-band widths, $22,850 and $12,170 respectively. Both are essential to the plant's operational readiness. These compensation levels are strictly salary-based and exclude overtime or benefits, which are standard for these industrial classifications in the Pennsylvania region.

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How did the CEO salary in Williamsport change since the last report?

The median for this role increased by $38,690 to $233,920. This indicates a notable shift compared to the previous May 2024 median.

What is the limitation of the Production Technician data?

The data is mapped to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' category. This means it does not isolate specific plant-level titles, shift differences, or specialized skill-based pay.

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