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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in District of Columbia

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CFO (Manufacturing)$188,880
  2. Corporate Controller$188,880
  3. Plant Controller$188,880
  4. VP of Finance$188,880
  5. Division Controller$188,880
  6. Assistant Plant Controller$188,880
  7. FP&A Manager (Operations)$188,880
  8. Senior Plant Controller$188,880
  9. Senior Cost Accountant$188,880
  10. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$185,220
  11. Process Engineering Manager$185,220
  12. Controls / Automation Manager$185,220
  13. VP of Engineering$185,220
  14. Director of R&D$185,220
  15. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$185,220
  16. NPI Manager$185,220
  17. Capital Projects Manager$185,220
  18. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$185,220
  19. Senior Industrial Engineer$185,220
  20. Senior Packaging Engineer$185,220
  21. Director of Automation$185,220
  22. Automation Manager$185,220
  23. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$185,220
  24. R&D Manager$185,220
  25. R&D Engineer$185,220

Bars show the top 25 of 316 ranked. The table below lists all 316. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in District of Columbia, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
2Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
3Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
4VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
5Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
6Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
7FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
8Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
9Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$161,470$188,880$231,0008,9302.35
10Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
11Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
12Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
13VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
14Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
15Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
16NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
17Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
18Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
19Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
20Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
21Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
22Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
23Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
24R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
25R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
26Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
27Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
28Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$161,470$185,220$195,1901,2901.3
29Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$141,420$184,350$211,5802,2502.26
30Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
31EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
32EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
33Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
34Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
35Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
36Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$161,470$175,720$189,9501,1102.92
37Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$161,470$175,720$189,9501,1102.92
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
41Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$161,470$175,720$189,9501,1102.92
42Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
43Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
44Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
45EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
46Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$161,470$175,720$189,9501,1102.92
47Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$161,470$175,720$189,9501,1102.92
48Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$156,730$175,720$195,19018,5706.61
49VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
50VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
51Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
52General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
53Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
54EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
55Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
56Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$127,110$168,000$204,89036,1502.29
57Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
58Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
59Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
60Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
61Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
62Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,990$151,920$185,2203,5605.12
63Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$128,610$149,860$172,5602800.74
64Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
65Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
66Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
67Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
68Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
69Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
70Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
71Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
72Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$111,530$143,000$173,7903300.37
73VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
74Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
75Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
76National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
77Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
78National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
79Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
80Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
81Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
82Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
83Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
84Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
85Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
86Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$103,750$141,800$198,1401,9300.67
87PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$117,120$136,880$169,5806,1200.8
88MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$117,120$136,880$169,5806,1200.8
89SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$117,120$136,880$169,5806,1200.8
90Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$117,120$136,880$169,5806,1200.8
91Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$117,120$136,880$169,5806,1200.8
92Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
93Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
94Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
95Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
96Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
97Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
98Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
99Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
100Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
101Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
102Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
103CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$107,300$133,300$166,3605100.38
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$105,750$132,180$189,9506100.61
118Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
119Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
120Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
121Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
122Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
123Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
124Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
125Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
126Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
127VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
128Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
129Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
130QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
131Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
132Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
133FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
134FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
135Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
136QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
137Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
138Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
139Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
140Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
141Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
142Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
143Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
144Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
145QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
146Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
147CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
148Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
149Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
150Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$107,990$124,420$165,860500.05
151Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$93,040$124,090$144,6801,8800.85
152Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$71,530$116,630$130,8503500.54
153Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,970$115,770$144,9909301.32
154Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,970$115,770$144,9909301.32
155Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$86,970$115,770$144,9909301.32
156Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$83,050$111,530$156,7309,8101.5
157Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$97,190$111,530$132,6202800.44
158Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$97,190$111,530$132,6202800.44
159Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$97,190$111,530$132,6202800.44
160Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$83,050$111,530$156,7309,8101.5
161Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$83,050$111,530$156,7309,8101.5
162Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$83,050$111,530$156,7309,8101.5
163Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,590$111,030$132,9604,3802.33
164Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,590$111,030$132,9604,3802.33
165Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$84,590$111,030$132,9604,3802.33
166Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
167Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
168Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
169Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
170CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
171Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
172Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
173Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
174Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
175Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
176Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
177Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
178Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
179Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
180Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
181Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
182Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
183Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
184Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$64,520$109,470$131,730700.06
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,340$104,900$143,4405,1701.07
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,340$104,900$143,4405,1701.07
187Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
188Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
189Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
190Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
191Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
192Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
193Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
194Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
195Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
196Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
197Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
198Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
199Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
200Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
201Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
202Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
203Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
204Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
205Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
206Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
207Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
208Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
209Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
210Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
211Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
212Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
213EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
214VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
215Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
216Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
217Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
218Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
219Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
220Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
221Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,990$103,300$122,7601600.1
222QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,160$101,940$131,8106700.86
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$71,370$87,670$97,0802000.1
241Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$77,730$84,390$101,9404000.21
242Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$70,710$83,720$83,720Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
243Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
244Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
245Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
246Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
247Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
248Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
249Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
250Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
251Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$77,060$83,460$102,3701,2600.45
252Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
253Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
254Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
255Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
256Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
257CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
258Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
259Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,050$80,030$108,8303500.11
260Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$61,240$78,970$122,0502,4400.71
261CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
2625-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
263Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
264CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
265Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
266Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
267EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
268CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
269Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
270Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
271Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
272Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
273Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$56,570$72,900$72,9001600.12
274Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
275Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
276Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
277Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
278Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
279Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$60,990$72,660$79,0904300.24
280Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,370$64,770$69,9102100.66
281Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,640$60,310$81,3409200.33
282Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,640$60,310$81,3409200.33
283Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
284TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
285Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
286Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
287Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
288Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
289Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
290Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
291Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
292Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
293Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
294Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,110$60,180$75,5802800.15
295Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
296Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
297CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
298Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
299Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
300First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
301Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
302Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
303Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
304Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
305Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
306Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$50,140$59,730$72,180700.03
307QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$46,810$56,530$60,680300.12
308Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
309Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
310Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
311Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
312Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
313Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
314Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$45,670$49,660$64,7706800.18
315Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,840$38,520$41,72016,4001.64
316Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,840$38,520$41,72016,4001.64

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What should you know about metros in District of Columbia?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: District of Columbia. 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 offer this analysis of industrial roles in the District of Columbia, using May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS) data. We compare state-specific occupational medians with national industry metrics. For manufacturing occupations in District of Columbia, 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. Hiring managers can use this to understand relative market benchmarks.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles in the District of Columbia report a median of $188,880 compared to the $166,570 national median. For manufacturing occupations in District of Columbia, 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 shows a national industry median of $210,870. Financial leadership is central to tracking operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the District of Columbia show a median of $185,220, versus the national median of $171,270. The median grew by $8,270 from May 2024. Engineers oversee technical systems and team coordination.

For manufacturing occupations in District of Columbia, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing has a national industry median of $229,560. HR in manufacturing is critical for labor relations and safety.

Shipping & Receiving Leads in the District of Columbia show a median of $49,660. The national median is $45,260. For manufacturing occupations in District of Columbia, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills reports a national industry median of $62,160. Logistics roles maintain the flow of inventory and parts.

Sanitation Technicians in the District of Columbia earn a median of $38,520, which is higher than the $36,840 national median. For manufacturing occupations in District of Columbia, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national industry median in Iron and Steel Mills is $52,820. These technicians ensure production facilities meet cleanliness protocols.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the location quotient often higher for District of Columbia roles?

The location quotient reflects a higher concentration of certain roles within the state compared to the national average.

Are these figures estimates?

No: The data comes from the published OEWS survey and does not involve estimations.

Can I compare these hourly medians to annual figures?

No: All figures here are presented as annual amounts; do not convert them or cross-compare units.

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