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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Worcester, MA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$179,150
  2. Process Engineering Manager$179,150
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$179,150
  4. VP of Engineering$179,150
  5. Director of R&D$179,150
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$179,150
  7. NPI Manager$179,150
  8. Capital Projects Manager$179,150
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$179,150
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$179,150
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$179,150
  12. Director of Automation$179,150
  13. Automation Manager$179,150
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$179,150
  15. R&D Manager$179,150
  16. R&D Engineer$179,150
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$179,150
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$179,150
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$179,150
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$170,940
  21. Corporate Controller$170,940
  22. Plant Controller$170,940
  23. VP of Finance$170,940
  24. Division Controller$170,940
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$170,940

Bars show the top 25 of 359 ranked. The table below lists all 359. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Worcester, MA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$153,380$179,150$214,7806301.27
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,950$170,940$221,3201,5600.82
29Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
30EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
31EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
32Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
33Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
34Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
35S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
36Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
37Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
38Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
39Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
40Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
41EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
42Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$125,630$164,730$205,9005700.4
43VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
44Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
45Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
46National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
47Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
48National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
49Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
50Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
51Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
52Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
53Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
54Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
55Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
56Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$119,700$162,810$216,8509500.66
57Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$117,830$160,470$206,9504600.93
58Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,330$157,810$185,7101300.7
59Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,330$157,810$185,7101300.7
60Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,330$157,810$185,7101300.7
61Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,330$157,810$185,7101300.7
62Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,330$157,810$185,7101300.7
63PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,330$146,950$167,2901,8000.47
64MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,330$146,950$167,2901,8000.47
65SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,330$146,950$167,2901,8000.47
66Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,330$146,950$167,2901,8000.47
67Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$120,330$146,950$167,2901,8000.47
68Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
69Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
70Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
71Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
72Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
73Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
74Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
75Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
76Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
77VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
78Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
79Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
80QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
81Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
82Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
83FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
84FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
85Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
86QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
87Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
88Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
89Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
90Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
91Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
92Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
93Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
94Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
95QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
96Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
97CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
98Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
99Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
100Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$122,690$138,430$175,1105901.07
101Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
102Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
103Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
104Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
105Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
106Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
107Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
108Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
109Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$105,370$129,720$162,1304801.08
110Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$88,360$125,800$165,6803202.71
111Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$88,360$125,800$165,6803202.71
112Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$88,360$125,800$165,6803202.71
113Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$92,450$122,260$122,2601101.16
114VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
115Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
116Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
117Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
118Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
119Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
120Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
121Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
122Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
123Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
124Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
125Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
126Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
127Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,280$115,180$150,1803800.75
128Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,280$114,100$127,4002204.27
129Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,280$114,100$127,4002204.27
130Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,280$114,100$127,4002204.27
131VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
132VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
133Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
134General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
135Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
136EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
137Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
138Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,610$111,900$168,0107,9101
139Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
140Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
141Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
142Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
143Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
144Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
145Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
146Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
147Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
148Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
149Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
150CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$90,330$109,250$133,3806600.98
151Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,720$108,820$149,0705201.47
152Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,720$108,820$149,0705201.47
153Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,720$108,820$149,0705201.47
154Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
155Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
156Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
157Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
158Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
159Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$87,770$108,220$136,0501900.54
160Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
161Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
162Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
163Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
164Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
165Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
166Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
167Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
168Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
169Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
170Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
171Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
172Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
173Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
174Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
175Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
176Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
177Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
178Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
179Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
180Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
181Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
182Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
183Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
184Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
185Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
186EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
187VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
188Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
189Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
190Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
191Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
192Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
193Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
194Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,140$107,020$129,3601,2401.5
195QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$86,270$105,310$144,2006201.61
196Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,560$104,060$127,1902605.5
197Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,560$104,060$127,1902605.5
198MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,560$104,060$127,1902605.5
199Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,560$104,060$127,1902605.5
200Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$97,560$104,060$127,1902605.5
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,180$100,720$134,8603701.96
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,560$100,290$129,6701,4000.59
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,560$100,290$129,6701,4000.59
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,940$99,150$125,1603000.94
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,940$99,150$125,1603000.94
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$78,940$99,150$125,1603000.94
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,760$94,070$120,8403,0900.95
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,760$94,070$120,8403,0900.95
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,760$94,070$120,8403,0900.95
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$75,760$94,070$120,8403,0900.95
211Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,430$91,730$117,7808300.89
212Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,430$91,730$117,7808300.89
213Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$69,430$91,730$117,7808300.89
214Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$77,390$88,510$98,000902.29
215Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$77,390$88,510$98,000902.29
216Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
217Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
218Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
219Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
220Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
221Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
222Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
223Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
224Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$68,620$84,240$106,1601,2300.88
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,000$79,820$88,5701000.7
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,000$79,820$88,5701000.7
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,000$79,820$88,5701000.7
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,000$79,820$88,5701000.7
229CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$67,650$78,710$82,550701.15
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,780$78,690$100,0501,0900.98
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,670$78,150$97,4101,9301.28
239Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$56,210$75,510$92,8001,5800.93
240Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,280$73,800$90,1008000.86
241Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
242Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
243Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
244Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
245Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
246Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
247Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
248Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
249Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
250Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
251Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
252Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
253Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
254Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
255Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
256Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
257End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
258Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,730$72,960$82,9807700.78
259MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,440$72,840$87,460Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
260Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,140$69,730$83,8307404.71
261CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
2625-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
263Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
264CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
265Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
266Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
267EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
268CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
269Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
270Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
271Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
272Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
273Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,250$64,480$77,7809301.45
274Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,940$64,450$80,5001,2300.88
275Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,940$64,450$80,5001,2300.88
276QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,620$63,480$81,7403202.44
277NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,510$63,270$77,1302401.76
278Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,150$61,770$74,7002001.56
279Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,150$61,770$74,7002001.56
280Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$48,810$61,450$79,920501.24
281Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,640$60,660$63,980501.37
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$52,030$60,320$67,3503300.36
294CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,860$58,740$64,5604901.29
295Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
296Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
297Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
298Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
299Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
300Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,480$58,720$72,7807400.84
301Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$43,410$53,210$60,7402100.64
302Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$43,580$50,760$58,400600.87
303Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$50,370$50,660$56,6602701.97
304GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,930$50,460$62,4307002.24
305Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,930$50,460$62,4307002.24
306Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
307Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
308CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
309Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
310Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
311First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
312Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
313Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
314Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
315Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
316Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
317Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,880$49,660$59,7201,5101.12
318Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
319Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
320Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
321Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
322Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
323Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
324Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$43,660$49,140$61,0101,8801.02
325Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,960$47,390$52,5201,1802.12
326Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,960$47,390$52,5201,1802.12
327SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,960$47,390$52,5201,1802.12
328Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,960$47,390$52,5201,1802.12
329Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
330Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
331Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
332Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
333Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
334Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$43,620$46,160$62,4001101.48
335Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
336Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
337Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
338Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
339CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
340Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
341Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
342Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
343Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
344Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
345Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
346Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
347Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
348Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
349Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
350Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
351Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
352Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
353Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$45,980$46,0003600.64
354Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,840$45,860$48,1501,0800.62
355Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,070$44,800$53,8805301.38
356Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,070$44,800$53,8805301.38
357Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,280$41,030$48,0204,6100.93
358Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,280$41,030$48,0204,6100.93
359Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,080$37,370$45,1601,0403.07

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

Worcester, MA features a sound industrial presence with salary data reflecting a high-skill manufacturing environment. For manufacturing occupations in Worcester, MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is significantly above the national median of $171,270. 27, reflecting a high concentration of these roles.

The local middle-band width is $61,400, much narrower than the national width of $73,140. This suggests very consistent compensation for engineering managers in the Worcester region.

CFOs in the region report a median salary of $170,940, a gain of $8,220 since May 2024. The local employment for this broad category is 1,560, and the middle-band width is $93,370, which is quite comparable to the national middle-band width of $94,490. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the competitive nature of this region's industrial base helps drive these salaries above the national baseline.

For manufacturing occupations in Worcester, MA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is $80,270, which is quite close to the national width of $83,420. This indicates that regulatory professionals in this region are compensated well above the national median for this broad job category.

Shop floor roles, specifically Sanitation Technicians and Injection Molding Technicians, earn medians of $41,030 and $37,370 respectively. For manufacturing occupations in Worcester, MA, 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 $11,740 and $9,080. These roles remain essential for the region's diverse manufacturing output, including aerospace and instrumentation sectors, and the localized medians reflect the high cost of labor associated with this geography.

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Are engineering manager salaries higher in Worcester than the national average?

Yes, the local median is $179,150, whereas the national median is $171,270. This reflects the region's higher industrial concentration and demand.

How do local CFO salaries compare to national metrics?

Local CFOs earn a median of $170,940, which exceeds the national financial manager median of $166,570. The local pay band width is also very similar to the national level.

What is the concentration of engineering managers in Worcester?

The location quotient is 1.27, which indicates a high concentration of these professionals in the local economy relative to the rest of the country.

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