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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in York-Hanover, 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 344 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$217,730
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$217,730
  3. Senior Director of Operations$217,730
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,810
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,810
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,810
  7. VP of Engineering$157,810
  8. Director of R&D$157,810
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,810
  10. NPI Manager$157,810
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,810
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,810
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,810
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,810
  15. Director of Automation$157,810
  16. Automation Manager$157,810
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,810
  18. R&D Manager$157,810
  19. R&D Engineer$157,810
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,810
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,810
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,810
  23. Regulatory Affairs Manager$134,040
  24. EHS Manager$134,040
  25. EHS Director$134,040

Bars show the top 25 of 344 ranked. The table below lists all 344. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in York-Hanover, PA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$141,690$217,730$364,6301700.71
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$141,690$217,730$364,6301700.71
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$141,690$217,730$364,6301700.71
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,610$157,810$183,1703301.28
23Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
24EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
25EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
26Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
27Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
28Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
29S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
30Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
31Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
32Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
33Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
34Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
35EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
36Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,490$134,040$166,2305100.69
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,900$133,030$175,3806400.64
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,200$130,140$158,4902100.8
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,130$126,690$161,4701001.03
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,130$126,690$161,4701001.03
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,130$126,690$161,4701001.03
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,130$126,690$161,4701001.03
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,130$126,690$161,4701001.03
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,980$126,120$170,9005200.69
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,180$114,600$152,0507200.36
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,180$114,600$152,0507200.36
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,180$114,600$152,0507200.36
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,180$114,600$152,0507200.36
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,180$114,600$152,0507200.36
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,140$112,490$145,9704501.55
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,520$107,490$131,3403301.39
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,460$103,840$131,5403701.4
127Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,060$100,170$127,4001,1600.92
128Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,060$100,170$127,4001,1600.92
129VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
130VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
131Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
132General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
133Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
134EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
135Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
136Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$66,680$99,640$148,8604,7401.15
137Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,060$94,200$127,4301601.66
138Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
139Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
140Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
141Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
142Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
143Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
144Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
145Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
146Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
147Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
148Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
149CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,870$94,160$118,9906901.98
150Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,480$94,020$113,190901.49
151Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,480$94,020$113,190901.49
152Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,480$94,020$113,190901.49
153Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
154Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
155Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
156Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
157Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
158Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,230$93,940$131,0401300.73
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,040$93,810$108,6905001.15
194Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,090$93,040$116,2901901.03
195Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,090$93,040$116,2901901.03
196Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,090$93,040$116,2901901.03
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$90,100$105,3801801.11
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$90,100$105,3801801.11
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,660$90,100$105,3801801.11
200QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,930$80,450$87,4101000.49
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,810$78,970$95,9107901.08
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,180$75,160$97,6001,4000.82
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,180$75,160$97,6001,4000.82
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,180$75,160$97,6001,4000.82
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,180$75,160$97,6001,4000.82
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,580$74,050$85,2101,3801.73
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,560$73,840$100,7406701.15
223CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,750$73,190$79,720401.25
224Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,380$72,210$117,3003200.64
225Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,380$72,210$117,3003200.64
226Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,380$72,210$117,3003200.64
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,720$70,420$77,040801.04
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,720$70,420$77,040801.04
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,720$70,420$77,040801.04
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,720$70,420$77,040801.04
231Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
232Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
233Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
234Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
235Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
236Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
237Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
238Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
239Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
240Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
241Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
242Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
243Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
244Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
245Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
246Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
247End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
248Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,770$66,540$76,1301,1202.16
249Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,340$66,320$75,4902003.01
250Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,340$66,320$75,4902003.01
251Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,470$65,370$79,0207700.86
252MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,530$64,530$78,870801.66
253Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$50,600$63,680$73,190601.19
254Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$62,270$75,0909501.28
255Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$62,270$75,0909501.28
256Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,220$61,970$74,6405601.16
257Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
258Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
259Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
260Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
261Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
262Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,860$61,380$63,6005401.18
263NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,400$60,840$75,970700.99
264Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
265TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
266Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
267Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
268Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
269Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
270Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
271Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
272Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
273Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
274Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
275Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,640$55,070$61,0407301.49
276CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
2775-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
278Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
279CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
280Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
281Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
282EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
283CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
284Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
285Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
286Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
287Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
288Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,170$53,290$64,4805401.6
289QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,930$52,170$65,790701.05
290CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,590$51,770$64,0604802.42
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,580$48,790$59,2501,4202.02
303Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
304Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
305Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
306Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
307Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
308Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
309Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,570$47,480$55,5701,4501.51
310Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,910$47,370$56,3105203.05
311Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,160$47,220$56,5001602.24
312GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,900$46,880$60,2002001.2
313Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$39,900$46,880$60,2002001.2
314Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,510$46,790$55,6705802.85
315Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,510$46,790$55,6705802.85
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,650$46,270$54,1702,9003.17
317Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,280$46,090$49,750902.48
318Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,820$45,970$54,3003602.05
319Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
320Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
321Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
322Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
323CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
324Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
325Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
326Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
327Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
328Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
329Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
330Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
331Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
332Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
333Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
334Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
335Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
336Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
337Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,330$38,330$50,0704501.53
338Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$38,310$45,9407002.41
339Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$38,310$45,9407002.41
340SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$38,310$45,9407002.41
341Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$38,310$45,9407002.41
342Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,170$37,500$40,480500.6
343Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,810$36,390$39,9602,4900.96
344Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,810$36,390$39,9602,4900.96

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State figures for Pennsylvania

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

York-Hanover, PA shows a stable and competitive environment for industrial management and technical staffing. For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, 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 this executive level is $213,990. Local employment for this role is 170 individuals.

The local middle-band width is $222,940, very similar to the national middle-band width of $226,660. This indicates that executive compensation in York is aligned with national standards for this management category.

For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is still below the national median of $171,270. With 330 people employed in this role and a location quotient of 1.28, there is a strong concentration of engineering talent in York. This suggests that the local market has well-defined and consistent engineering management compensation.

For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is below the national median of $141,900 for broad manager occupations. The middle-band width locally is $70,740, compared to the national band of $83,420. Manufacturing Headhunters identifies this as a stable market for regulatory support, where roles are essential to maintaining compliance across the region's diverse manufacturing output, including electronic and machinery components.

Food Process Operators and Sanitation Technicians represent essential shop-floor labor. For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, 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 positions are $5,310 and $9,150. These values are consistent with the regional cost of labor for operational staff.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects a growing market for engineering management expertise in the region.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in York-Hanover, PA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects a growing market for engineering management expertise in the region.

What is the concentration of Manufacturing Engineering Managers locally?

The location quotient is 1.28, which means there is a high concentration of these professionals locally compared to the national economy.

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