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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Youngstown-Warren, OH

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

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BLS published a median for 345 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$139,240
  2. Process Engineering Manager$139,240
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$139,240
  4. VP of Engineering$139,240
  5. Director of R&D$139,240
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$139,240
  7. NPI Manager$139,240
  8. Capital Projects Manager$139,240
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$139,240
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$139,240
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$139,240
  12. Director of Automation$139,240
  13. Automation Manager$139,240
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$139,240
  15. R&D Manager$139,240
  16. R&D Engineer$139,240
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$139,240
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$139,240
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$139,240
  20. Purchasing Manager$124,310
  21. Strategic Sourcing Manager$124,310
  22. Procurement Manager$124,310
  23. Director of Procurement$124,310
  24. Commodity Manager$124,310
  25. VP of Sales (Industrial)$122,110

Bars show the top 25 of 345 ranked. The table below lists all 345. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Youngstown-Warren, OH, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,700$139,240$176,8901100.5
20Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,960$124,310$170,900500.52
21Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,960$124,310$170,900500.52
22Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,960$124,310$170,900500.52
23Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,960$124,310$170,900500.52
24Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,960$124,310$170,900500.52
25VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
26Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
27Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
28National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
29Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
30National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
31Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
32Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
33Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
34Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
35Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
36Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
37Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
38Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,850$122,110$169,1905000.77
39CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
40Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
41Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
42VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
43Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
44Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
45FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
46Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
47Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,390$119,240$158,4605000.57
48CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,060$109,730$241,9401500.71
49Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,060$109,730$241,9401500.71
50Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$83,060$109,730$241,9401500.71
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$88,940$108,770$147,0801400.63
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,880$107,990$136,8502600.15
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,880$107,990$136,8502600.15
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,880$107,990$136,8502600.15
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,880$107,990$136,8502600.15
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,880$107,990$136,8502600.15
57Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,940$105,400$129,380301.35
58Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,940$105,400$129,380301.35
59Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$85,940$105,400$129,380301.35
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$80,420$105,100$129,8604001.59
93Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
94Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
95Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
96Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
97Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
98Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$82,430$102,560$124,9801000.61
99Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
100EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
101EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
102Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
103Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
104Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
105S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
106Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
107Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
108Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
109Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
110Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
111EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
112Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,490$99,000$136,5701500.24
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,360$97,180$112,7401600.8
122Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,720$95,020$108,000400.67
123Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,720$95,020$108,000400.67
124Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,720$95,020$108,000400.67
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,800$93,100$112,1004601.22
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,800$89,380$99,6502400.8
172VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
173Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
174Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
175Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
176Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
177Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
178Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
179Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
180Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
181Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
182Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
183Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
184Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
185Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,490$88,400$108,4302301.02
186Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,660$87,580$115,0901600.98
187Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,660$87,580$115,0901600.98
188Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,660$87,580$115,0901600.98
189QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$70,290$82,620$86,490700.42
190VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
191VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
192Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
193General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
194Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
195EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
196Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
197Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,180$80,050$127,2604,4801.24
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,960$77,680$98,2201601.1
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,960$77,680$98,2201601.1
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,960$77,680$98,2201601.1
201Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,850$77,160$99,9705500.5
202Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,850$77,160$99,9705500.5
203Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,340$73,080$93,7501,1500.77
204Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,340$73,080$93,7501,1500.77
205Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,340$73,080$93,7501,1500.77
206Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,340$73,080$93,7501,1500.77
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,550$72,440$94,1506200.98
216NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,290$72,300$87,710300.51
217PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,690$71,720$81,820600.92
218Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,690$71,720$81,820600.92
219Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,690$71,720$81,820600.92
220Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,690$71,720$81,820600.92
221Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$55,050$65,170$82,650300.4
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,040$63,620$79,6904000.79
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,470$61,680$72,5505201.15
241Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
242Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
243Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
244Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
245Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
246CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
247Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
248Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$61,460$78,1201,0501.51
249Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,570$61,260$77,2803700.88
250CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$55,560$61,000$78,700401.44
251Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,230$60,770$77,9702100.48
252Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,230$60,770$77,9702100.48
253Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,230$60,770$77,9702100.48
254Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,220$60,570$81,6302003.49
255Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,220$60,570$81,6302003.49
256QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$51,000$60,530$60,530400.72
257Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,030$59,570$75,8308301.06
258Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,780$58,900$72,6307301.14
259Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,780$58,900$72,6307301.14
260MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$55,270$58,800$62,330400.96
261Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$43,670$54,300$60,770801.9
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,620$50,930$60,6503601.23
275Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
276Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
277Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
278Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
279Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
280Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,060$50,610$64,6604000.99
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,960$49,480$59,5104902.81
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,110$47,690$55,6406801.59
294Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,320$47,410$47,4101,3105.15
295Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,320$47,410$47,4101,3105.15
296SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,320$47,410$47,4101,3105.15
297Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$47,320$47,410$47,4101,3105.15
298Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,000$46,480$56,7802201.45
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,750$46,020$56,3008501.39
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,670$43,910$47,080501.67
312Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
313Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
314Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
315Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
316Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
317Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
318Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,950$42,540$48,3309101.08
319Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,370$41,440$50,3807204.1
320Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,370$41,440$50,3807204.1
321Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$32,230$40,460$53,4002904.6
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,700$39,640$48,8407600.96
323Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,850$37,400$47,9202801.84
324Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,380$35,380$37,940Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,170$33,930$38,5202,3801.04
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,170$33,930$38,5202,3801.04
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,280$33,280$38,7903301.29

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Ohio

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

The Youngstown-Warren, OH industrial sector demonstrates established compensation patterns for leadership and technical labor. For manufacturing occupations in Youngstown-Warren, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. 50.

The local middle-band width is $53,190, which is narrower than the national middle-band width of $73,140, pointing to consistent local salary structures for engineering managers.

For manufacturing occupations in Youngstown-Warren, OH, 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 width is $64,940, which is narrower than the national middle-band width of $66,720. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these roles in the Youngstown industrial area are essential to supply chain health, though they often fall under broad purchasing management categorizations.

VP of Sales positions in the industrial segment earn a median of $122,110, marking a strong $16,720 gain since May 2024. This remains below the national median of $148,270 for sales management roles. The local middle-band width is $86,340, which is more compressed than the national middle-band width of $106,980. This level of salary consistency in the sales management function is an interesting feature of the Youngstown-Warren labor market.

Operational shop-floor roles, including Sanitation Technicians and Production Technicians, earn medians of $33,930 and $33,280. For manufacturing occupations in Youngstown-Warren, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Middle-band widths are small at $9,350 and $5,510 respectively. These operational salaries are standard for the industrial mix found in Ohio manufacturing hubs. Hiring managers must note that these roles are part of broader occupational categories and do not necessarily distinguish specialized plant duties or credentials.

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What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Youngstown-Warren, OH, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Are engineering manager salaries tightly banded in Youngstown?

Yes, the local band width is $53,190, which is tighter than the national equivalent of $73,140. This reflects more stability in the local salary range.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The role maps to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' category. Such shifts in median figures often result from changes in the overall composition of this broad occupational group.

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