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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Maine

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. VP of Sales (Industrial)$158,660
  2. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$158,660
  3. Director of Sales$158,660
  4. National Sales Manager$158,660
  5. Key Account Manager$158,660
  6. National Account Manager$158,660
  7. Business Development Manager$158,660
  8. Territory Sales Manager$158,660
  9. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$158,660
  10. Product Manager (Industrial)$158,660
  11. Field Service Manager$158,660
  12. Senior Applications Engineer$158,660
  13. Lead Field Service Engineer$158,660
  14. Traveling Field Service Engineer$158,660
  15. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$145,720
  16. Process Engineering Manager$145,720
  17. Controls / Automation Manager$145,720
  18. VP of Engineering$145,720
  19. Director of R&D$145,720
  20. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$145,720
  21. NPI Manager$145,720
  22. Capital Projects Manager$145,720
  23. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$145,720
  24. Senior Industrial Engineer$145,720
  25. Senior Packaging Engineer$145,720

Bars show the top 25 of 353 ranked. The table below lists all 353. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Maine, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
5Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
6National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
7Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
8Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
9Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
10Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
11Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
12Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
13Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
14Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$158,660$174,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
15Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
16Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
17Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
18VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
19Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
20Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
21NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
22Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
23Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
24Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
25Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
26Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
27Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
28Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
29R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
30R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
31Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
32Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
33Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$133,140$145,720$171,0208200.9
34CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$138,770$233,5401,5801.88
35Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$138,770$233,5401,5801.88
36Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$138,770$233,5401,5801.88
37Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,180$135,970$161,3501700.48
38Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,180$135,970$161,3501700.48
39Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,180$135,970$161,3501700.48
40Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,180$135,970$161,3501700.48
41Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,180$135,970$161,3501700.48
42CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
43Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
44Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
45VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
46Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
47Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
48FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
49Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
50Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,150$133,610$172,1103,1200.9
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,350$129,720$168,5607000.76
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$105,340$124,810$158,4108000.79
85PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,200$123,120$163,1502,7900.4
86MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,200$123,120$163,1502,7900.4
87SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,200$123,120$163,1502,7900.4
88Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,200$123,120$163,1502,7900.4
89Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,200$123,120$163,1502,7900.4
90Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
91Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
92Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
93Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
94Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
95Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,620$120,430$135,2605900.93
96Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
97EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
98EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
99Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
100Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
101Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
102S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
103Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
104Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
105Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
106Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
107Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
108EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
109Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$115,920$145,3501,8600.72
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,590$114,620$133,5801,1501.4
119NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$92,100$107,060$120,4308103.29
120Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
121Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
122Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
123Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
124Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
125Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
126Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
127Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
128Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
129Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
130Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
131CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,740$102,430$127,3008900.72
132VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
133Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
134Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
135Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
136Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
137Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
138Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
139Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
140Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
141Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
142Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
143Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
144Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
145Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,500$102,110$130,3403700.4
146Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,060$101,830$126,0202,6200.6
147Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,060$101,830$126,0202,6200.6
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,270$101,030$129,9901,0300.68
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$71,090$98,860$135,21014,7701.02
191Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,700$98,310$118,2906701.04
192Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,700$98,310$118,2906701.04
193Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,700$98,310$118,2906701.04
194Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,150$97,640$107,5906001.03
195Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,150$97,640$107,5906001.03
196Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,150$97,640$107,5906001.03
197Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,960$97,110$119,4101001.08
198Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,960$97,110$119,4101001.08
199Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,960$97,110$119,4101001.08
200Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,730$95,180$114,4901400.65
201Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,730$95,180$114,4901400.65
202Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,730$95,180$114,4901400.65
203QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$73,860$93,730$185,9401000.15
204Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,560$89,480$107,010300.58
205Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,560$89,480$107,010300.58
206Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,620$83,740$109,3001,7901.04
207Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,620$83,740$109,3001,7901.04
208Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$62,620$83,740$109,3001,7901.04
209Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$68,800$82,510$83,260Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
210PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,660$81,180$92,2304101.52
211Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,660$81,180$92,2304101.52
212Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,660$81,180$92,2304101.52
213Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$71,660$81,180$92,2304101.52
214Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,250$79,910$82,840800.33
215Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,250$79,910$82,840800.33
216Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
217Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
218Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
219Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
220Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
221Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
222Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
223Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
224Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,340$79,260$100,1802,6401.04
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,570$78,970$93,1602,9701.07
233Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,370$77,630$100,3501,1800.58
234Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$77,480$98,7003,8600.65
235Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$77,480$98,7003,8600.65
236Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$77,480$98,7003,8600.65
237Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$77,480$98,7003,8600.65
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$62,930$75,380$84,3903,7801.21
239CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$64,900$72,920$77,550500.42
240Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
241Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
242Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
243Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
244Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
245Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
246Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
247Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
248Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
249Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
250Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
251Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
252Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
253Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
254Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
255Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
256End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
257Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,880$72,310$79,2201,1900.66
258MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,620$68,220$77,6503502.08
259Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,200$65,690$77,4603602.03
260Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$55,740$64,440$77,7501400.41
261Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$57,240$63,170$76,9202,2501.33
262Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
263TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
264Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
265Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
266Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
267Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
268Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
269Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
270Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
271Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
272Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
273Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,800$62,220$69,1301,6900.99
274Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
275Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
276Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
277Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
278Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
279Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$37,130$60,200$77,4401,2400.77
280Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$50,180$60,160$64,9605101.78
281Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,650$60,090$75,5102,3700.92
282Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,650$60,090$75,5102,3700.92
283CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$50,840$59,660$61,2504400.63
284Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$47,580$59,230$64,5004700.76
285CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
2865-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
287Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
288CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
289Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
290Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
291EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
292CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
293Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
294Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
295Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
296Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
297Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,090$59,160$72,6401,7801.5
298GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,750$57,240$61,9802500.44
299Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,750$57,240$61,9802500.44
300Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
301Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
302CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
303Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
304Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
305First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
306Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
307Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
308Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
309Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
310Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
311Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,590$53,570$64,5801,8000.73
312Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,130$51,820$60,4401800.25
313Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$47,130$51,820$60,4401800.25
314Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$47,280$50,710$55,0003204.73
315QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,280$49,280$59,0501000.43
316Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,650$48,410$52,830600.49
317Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,480$47,730$61,2802,9000.91
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,270$47,430$57,6203000.5
319Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$45,220$47,270$50,0703202.46
320Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,780$47,240$51,3205800.57
321Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,780$47,240$51,3205800.57
322SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,780$47,240$51,3205800.57
323Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,780$47,240$51,3205800.57
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,980$47,160$53,8102,4700.73
331Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,630$46,550$63,380900.36
332Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
333Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
334Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
335Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
336CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
337Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
338Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
339Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
340Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
341Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
342Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
343Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
344Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
345Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
346Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
347Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
348Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
349Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
350Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,350$46,470$61,1508900.86
351Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,300$38,940$45,6009,1801.01
352Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,300$38,940$45,6009,1801.01
353Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,520$38,270$40,7001100.41

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Chemical Operator, Calibration Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in Maine?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Maine. 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 analysis for Maine captures wage data for five professional and operational roles. The VP of Sales (Industrial) in Maine reports a median of $158,660, compared to the national median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Maine, 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 in Maine is 81380. The manufacturing engineering manager role in Maine shows a median of $145,720, lower than the national median of $171,270.

The CEO/President position in Maine lists a median of $138,770, substantially below the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width for this role in Maine is 141300, while the national middle-band width is 226660. The industry row for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a national median of $409,320. These figures rely on broader SOC definitions, as direct manufacturing-title wages are not published. For manufacturing occupations in Maine, 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.

For operational roles, the Sanitation Technician median in Maine is $38,940, which is higher than the national median for janitors and cleaners of $36,840. The middle-band width is 9300. The Food Process Operator median in Maine is $38,270, compared to the national median of $39,680. These results indicate that Maine pays differently than the national average for specific operational roles while lower than the national median for executive management. All figures represent the state-wide medians derived from the May 2025 BLS release, with no estimation for localized manufacturing-specific premiums or regional industry-specific sub-cuts.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

No, the CEO/President median in Maine is $138,770, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Maine, 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.

Is the CEO median higher in Maine than nationally?

No, the CEO/President median in Maine is $138,770, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Maine, 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.

Does Maine report an employment count for the VP of Sales?

The employment count for the VP of Sales in Maine is reported as null in the source. Specific employment totals are not always published for every role.

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