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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Delaware

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 330 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$199,990
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$199,990
  3. Senior Director of Operations$199,990
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$181,580
  5. Corporate Controller$181,580
  6. Plant Controller$181,580
  7. VP of Finance$181,580
  8. Division Controller$181,580
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$181,580
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$181,580
  11. Senior Plant Controller$181,580
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$181,580
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$181,190
  14. Process Engineering Manager$181,190
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$181,190
  16. VP of Engineering$181,190
  17. Director of R&D$181,190
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$181,190
  19. NPI Manager$181,190
  20. Capital Projects Manager$181,190
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$181,190
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$181,190
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$181,190
  24. Director of Automation$181,190
  25. Automation Manager$181,190

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Delaware, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,830$199,990$360,8103900.61
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$148,830$199,990$360,8103900.61
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$148,830$199,990$360,8103900.61
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$156,330$181,580$226,0402,8101.07
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,890$181,190$197,5905600.81
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$130,670$168,060$209,1801,2800.66
46Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$155,390$167,200$203,690800.47
47Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$155,390$167,200$203,690800.47
48Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$155,390$167,200$203,690800.47
49Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,150$153,890$209,0405800.84
50Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
51Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
52Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
53Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
54Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
55Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
56Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
57Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
58Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
59VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
60Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
61Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
62QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
63Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
64Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
65FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
66FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
67Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
68QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
69Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
70Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
71Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
72Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
73Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
74Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
75Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
76Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
77QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
78Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
79CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
80Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
81Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
82Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$129,290$153,000$178,1903700.48
83VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
84Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
85Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
86Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
87Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
88Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
89Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
90Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
91Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
92Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
93Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
94Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
95Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
96Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$124,290$145,000$176,0103100.45
97VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
98VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
99Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
100General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
101Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
102EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
103Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
104Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$97,920$137,220$200,0105,0000.46
105Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,000$133,670$158,6703705.59
106Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,000$133,670$158,6703705.59
107MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,000$133,670$158,6703705.59
108Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,000$133,670$158,6703705.59
109Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,000$133,670$158,6703705.59
110PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$113,600$133,020$164,6403,3800.64
111MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$113,600$133,020$164,6403,3800.64
112SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$113,600$133,020$164,6403,3800.64
113Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$113,600$133,020$164,6403,3800.64
114Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$113,600$133,020$164,6403,3800.64
115Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,980$131,320$165,960400.51
116Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,980$131,320$165,960400.51
117Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$100,980$131,320$165,960400.51
118Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$100,800$129,860$139,8201,2004.65
119Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,620$129,260$166,0002400.49
120Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,620$129,260$166,0002400.49
121Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$107,620$129,260$166,0002400.49
122Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
123Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
124Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
125Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
126Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
127Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
128Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
129Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
130Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$100,430$126,970$141,1506601.07
131Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
132Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
133Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
134Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
135Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
136Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
137Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
138Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
139Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
140Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
141Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
142CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,920$125,130$128,1406100.66
143Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$97,130$122,190$136,5101,7700.53
144Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$97,130$122,190$136,5101,7700.53
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$100,770$120,190$143,0008200.72
180Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
181Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
182Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
183Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
184Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
185Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,510$103,580$120,120Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
186QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$74,130$100,190$149,0102700.5
187Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,270$95,020$120,4506,5701.45
188Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,270$95,020$120,4506,5701.45
189Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,270$95,020$120,4506,5701.45
190Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,270$95,020$120,4506,5701.45
191Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,520$91,050$105,8002,1501.65
192Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,520$91,050$105,8002,1501.65
193Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,520$91,050$105,8002,1501.65
194PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,350$86,290$94,6401600.78
195Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,350$86,290$94,6401600.78
196Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,350$86,290$94,6401600.78
197Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$77,350$86,290$94,6401600.78
198Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
199Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
200Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
201Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
202Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
203Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
204Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
205Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
206Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$69,350$83,250$103,1901,8900.98
207Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$67,150$82,920$100,6601,4000.91
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,940$81,120$116,1906001.37
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,940$81,120$116,1906001.37
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,940$81,120$116,1906001.37
211Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
212Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
213Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
214Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
215Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
216CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
217Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
218Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$63,110$79,100$101,5301,4500.69
219QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$65,060$78,620$82,3505403.02
220NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,210$75,780$76,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
221Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
222Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
223Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
224Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
225Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
226Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
227Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
228Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
229Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
230Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
231Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
232Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
233Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
234Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
235Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
236Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
237End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
238Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$60,220$67,320$82,5708900.65
239Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,040$63,700$90,5102,2600.96
240GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,390$63,200$74,5801,1602.66
241Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,390$63,200$74,5801,1602.66
242Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
243Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
244Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
245Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
246Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
247Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,800$62,700$77,0804500.37
248CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
2495-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
250Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
251CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
252Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
253Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
254EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
255CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
256Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
257Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
258Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
259Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
260Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,310$62,650$75,5003100.34
261Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,950$62,510$79,6702,2701.17
262Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,950$62,510$79,6702,2701.17
263Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$53,060$62,320$76,7401,7301.35
264Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,030$60,350$60,3505,2302.17
265Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,620$60,160$60,7602201.63
266MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$50,590$58,770$77,120900.69
267Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,920$58,550$67,7101800.82
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,830$57,270$61,6306000.46
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,180$57,190$62,8501,0200.55
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,100$50,010$63,2801700.32
293Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,860$47,880$56,4406100.79
294Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,860$47,880$56,4406100.79
295SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,860$47,880$56,4406100.79
296Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,860$47,880$56,4406100.79
297Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,640$46,140$57,8104702.48
298Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,400$45,220$48,7001200.25
299Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,200$44,600$48,9402100.48
300Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
301Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
302Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
303Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
304Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
305Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
306Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,120$44,120$49,4202,6301.03
307Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,860$41,640$48,3802400.45
308Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,860$41,640$48,3802400.45
309Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
310Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
311Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
312Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
313CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
314Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
315Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
316Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
317Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
318Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
319Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
320Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
321Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
322Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
323Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
324Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
325Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
326Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
327Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,580$39,720$54,010700.09
328Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,400$39,470$39,8005102.53
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,300$35,320$41,6909,2201.34
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,300$35,320$41,6909,2201.34

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What should you know about metros in Delaware?

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

Manufacturing Headhunters review industrial compensation for Delaware. This information draws from May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS) data. We present state-specific medians alongside national industry benchmarks to aid hiring planning. For manufacturing occupations in Delaware, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. Use this summary for benchmarking talent market strategies.

CEO / President (Manufacturing) roles in Delaware have a median of $199,990, below the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Delaware, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Communications Equipment Manufacturing has a national median of $409,320. Executive pay levels are highly sensitive to organization complexity.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Delaware earn a median of $181,190 compared to the national median of $171,270. Since May 2024, the median grew by $7,280. The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing national industry median is $192,800. These managers are vital for coordinating complex manufacturing workflows.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles in Delaware report a median of $181,580, whereas the national median is $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Delaware, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing national median pay is $210,870. This function requires extensive knowledge of reporting and compliance.

Food Process Operators in Delaware earn a median of $39,470, just below the national median of $39,680. For manufacturing occupations in Delaware, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Dairy Product Manufacturing across the country shows a $50,960 median. Roles require consistent adherence to safety and product quality standards.

Sanitation Technicians in Delaware earn a median of $35,320, lower than the $36,840 national median. For manufacturing occupations in Delaware, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, Iron and Steel Mills show a median of $52,820. These positions are foundational for maintaining safe production environments.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Are these wages representative of recent hires?

No: These reflect the overall wage distribution for the occupation across the state, not recent offer data.

What is the significance of the national industry row?

It provides a scale reference for how an industry pays for that role compared to the broader, cross-industry occupational median.

How should I interpret the location quotient?

The location quotient describes the concentration of that occupation relative to the national average, not pay levels or candidate supply.

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