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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Winchester, VA-WV

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 298 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$221,620
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$221,620
  3. Senior Director of Operations$221,620
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$175,020
  5. Process Engineering Manager$175,020
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$175,020
  7. VP of Engineering$175,020
  8. Director of R&D$175,020
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$175,020
  10. NPI Manager$175,020
  11. Capital Projects Manager$175,020
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$175,020
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$175,020
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$175,020
  15. Director of Automation$175,020
  16. Automation Manager$175,020
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$175,020
  18. R&D Manager$175,020
  19. R&D Engineer$175,020
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$175,020
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$175,020
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$175,020
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$157,340
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$157,340
  25. Director of Sales$157,340

Bars show the top 25 of 298 ranked. The table below lists all 298. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Winchester, VA-WV, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,030$221,620$370,300900.97
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,030$221,620$370,300900.97
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$149,030$221,620$370,300900.97
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,090$175,020$195,350500.49
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$106,170$157,340$209,2001300.45
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$113,170$156,730$174,0601900.72
51CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
52Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
53Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
54VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
55Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
56Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
57FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
58Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
59Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$118,100$151,990$185,2202700.74
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$116,520$139,390$172,660800.8
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,350$133,290$141,3303500.47
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,350$133,290$141,3303500.47
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,350$133,290$141,3303500.47
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,350$133,290$141,3303500.47
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,350$133,290$141,3303500.47
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,650$112,270$143,670800.75
99Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
100Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
101Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
102Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
103Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
104Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
105Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
106Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
107Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
108Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
109Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
110CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$59,050$100,380$131,620400.34
111VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
112VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
113Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
114General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
115Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
116EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
117Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
118Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,170$98,670$146,2701,3500.89
119Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,310$96,810$125,4803200.69
120Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,310$96,810$125,4803200.69
121VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
122Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
123Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
124Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
125Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
126Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
127Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
128Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
129Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
130Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
131Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
132Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
133Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
134Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,860$96,700$120,580700.78
135Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,020$92,780$127,910400.6
136Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,020$92,780$127,910400.6
137Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,020$92,780$127,910400.6
138Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
139Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
140Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
141Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
142Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
143Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
144Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
145Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
146Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
147Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
148Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
149Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
150Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
151Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
152Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
153Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
154Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
155Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
156Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
157Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
158Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
159Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
160Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
161Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
162Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
163Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
164EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
165VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
166Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
167Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
168Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
169Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
170Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
171Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
172Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$66,060$88,730$108,8101100.71
173Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,020$77,660$108,1605900.93
174Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,020$77,660$108,1605900.93
175Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,020$77,660$108,1605900.93
176Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,020$77,660$108,1605900.93
177QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,620$77,620$102,960Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
178Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
179Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
180Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
181Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
182Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
183Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
184Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
185Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
186Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,120$75,790$92,3303001.1
187Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,020$73,920$95,750500.8
188Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,020$73,920$95,750500.8
189Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$56,020$73,920$95,750500.8
190Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,560$70,810$74,8303401.26
191Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,560$70,810$74,8303401.26
192Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
193Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
194Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
195Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
196Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
197CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
198Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
199Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,590$67,360$78,7503701.27
200Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,950$66,060$95,6701900.91
201Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$54,210$63,480$79,000402
202Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
203Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
204Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
205Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
206Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
207Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
208Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
209Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
210Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
211Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
212Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
213Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
214Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
215Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
216Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
217Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
218End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
219Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,170$61,490$70,9402901.49
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,460$61,470$83,7001700.95
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,460$61,470$83,7001700.95
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,460$61,470$83,7001700.95
223Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,660$58,960$73,9001800.53
224Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,380$56,250$62,6602001.13
225Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
226TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
227Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
228Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
229Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
230Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
231Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
232Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
233Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
234Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
235Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
236Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,480$54,690$61,1001200.69
237Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
238Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
239Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
240Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
241Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
242Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,380$51,440$61,2701700.98
243CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
2445-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
245Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
246CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
247Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
248Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
249EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
250CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
251Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
252Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
253Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
254Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
255Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,100$49,130$59,5501000.8
256Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$43,420$48,020$60,6901101.7
257Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
258Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
259CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
260Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
261Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
262First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
263Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
264Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
265Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
266Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
267Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
268Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,890$46,220$55,5603301.27
269Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,120$46,090$57,2701402.1
270Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$45,110$45,360$53,6001,4704.35
271Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
272Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
273Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
274Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
275Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
276Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
277Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,330$43,850$49,4006401.79
278Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
279Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
280Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
281Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
282CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
283Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
284Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
285Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
286Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
287Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
288Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
289Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
290Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
291Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
292Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
293Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
294Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
295Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
296Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,170$37,340$58,0501401.25
297Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,470$34,070$37,9209701.01
298Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,470$34,070$37,9209701.01

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State figures for Virginia

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for these sales management positions is $148,270. The local middle-band width is $103,030, compared to the national band of $106,980.

The Winchester, VA-WV region presents a specific profile for manufacturing leadership and technical labor. The median salary for CEOs and Presidents is $221,620, reflecting the compensation for top executives mapped to broader management categories. Local employment is 90 individuals with a location quotient of 0.97. The local middle-band width for this position is $221,270, slightly less than the national middle-band width of $226,660, demonstrating that executive compensation in this region is fairly comparable to national structures for this broad category.

For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Local employment for this role is 50, with a location quotient of 0.49. This suggests that compensation for these roles in Winchester is more tightly grouped than across the U.S. industrial sector generally.

For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for these sales management positions is $148,270. The local middle-band width is $103,030, compared to the national band of $106,980. This role relies on broader industry metrics, so Manufacturing Headhunters advises that these figures may aggregate multiple sales management functions rather than being exclusive to industrial products.

Floor-level roles like Production Technicians and Sanitation Technicians are critical to the Winchester industrial base. For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band widths for these roles are $21,880 and $8,450 respectively. Because these roles are mapped to broader occupational definitions, the salary shift might be attributable to changes in the broader workforce mix rather than specific industry pay cuts.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The role is mapped to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' category. For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How does the VP of Sales median compare locally versus nationally?

The local median is $157,340, which is higher than the national median of $148,270. The local middle-band width is $103,030.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The role is mapped to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' category. For manufacturing occupations in Winchester, VA-WV, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the local median for Engineering Managers above the national level?

Yes, the local median is $175,020, while the national median for engineering managers is $171,270. The local middle-band width is also more compressed.

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