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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Maryland

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 366 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$248,660
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$248,660
  3. Senior Director of Operations$248,660
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,670
  5. Process Engineering Manager$172,670
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$172,670
  7. VP of Engineering$172,670
  8. Director of R&D$172,670
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,670
  10. NPI Manager$172,670
  11. Capital Projects Manager$172,670
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,670
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,670
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,670
  15. Director of Automation$172,670
  16. Automation Manager$172,670
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,670
  18. R&D Manager$172,670
  19. R&D Engineer$172,670
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,670
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,670
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,670
  23. Purchasing Manager$161,470
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$161,470
  25. Procurement Manager$161,470

Bars show the top 25 of 366 ranked. The table below lists all 366. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Maryland, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$188,890$248,660$396,6503,1800.88
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$188,890$248,660$396,6503,1800.88
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$188,890$248,660$396,6503,1800.88
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,990$172,670$197,1605,2401.34
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,510$161,470$180,4802,3801.59
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,510$161,470$180,4802,3801.59
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,510$161,470$180,4802,3801.59
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,510$161,470$180,4802,3801.59
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$130,510$161,470$180,4802,3801.59
28Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
29EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
30EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
31Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
32Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
33Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
34S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
35Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
36Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
37Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
38Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
39Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
40EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
41Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,590$159,040$185,22017,5301.59
42CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
43Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
44Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
45VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
46Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
47Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
48FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
49Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
50Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$117,640$158,750$209,55019,7701.32
51Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$138,820$153,410$153,4108500.93
52Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$138,820$153,410$153,4108500.93
53Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$138,820$153,410$153,4108500.93
54Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$115,570$152,770$192,9903,8200.97
55Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$103,840$140,670$171,3102,4801.69
56Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,970$140,640$173,7207401.82
57Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,970$140,640$173,7207401.82
58Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$109,970$140,640$173,7207401.82
59PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$109,120$138,680$178,00031,3501.05
60MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$109,120$138,680$178,00031,3501.05
61SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$109,120$138,680$178,00031,3501.05
62Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$109,120$138,680$178,00031,3501.05
63Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$109,120$138,680$178,00031,3501.05
64VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
65Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
66Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
67National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
68Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
69National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
70Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
71Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
72Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
73Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
74Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
75Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
76Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
77Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,610$137,150$180,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
78Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
79Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
80Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
81Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
82Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
83Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
84Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
85Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
86Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
87VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
88Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
89Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
90QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
91Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
92Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
93FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
94FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
95Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
96QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
97Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
98Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
99Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
100Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
101Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
102Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
103Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
104Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
105QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
106Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
107CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
108Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
109Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
110Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,550$132,540$167,1102,4800.57
111Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
112Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
113Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
114Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
115Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
116Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,840$129,770$172,5807,3402.68
117Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,210$127,190$156,7505001.35
118Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,210$127,190$156,7505001.35
119MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,210$127,190$156,7505001.35
120Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,210$127,190$156,7505001.35
121Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,210$127,190$156,7505001.35
122Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
123Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
124Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
125Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
126Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
127Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
128Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
129Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
130Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$96,740$125,150$164,0804,6501.32
131Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
132Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
133Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
134Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
135Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
136Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
137Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
138Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
139Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
140Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
141Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
142CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$98,300$122,870$156,5606,5501.24
143Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
144Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
145Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
146Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
147Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
148Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
149Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
150Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
151Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
152Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
153Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
154Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
155Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
156Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
157Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
158Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
159Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
160Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
161Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
162Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
163Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
164Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
165Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
166Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
167Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
168Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
169EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
170VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
171Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
172Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
173Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
174Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
175Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
176Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
177Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,870$119,930$153,3403,9000.6
178VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
179VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
180Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
181General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
182Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
183EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
184Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
185Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,760$117,930$172,41096,7401.55
186QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,020$106,000$133,4006,7602.21
187VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
188Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
189Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
190Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
191Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
192Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
193Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
194Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
195Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
196Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
197Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
198Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
199Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
200Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$84,990$105,180$137,4703,5500.9
201Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,010$104,040$134,63030,5301.61
202Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,010$104,040$134,63030,5301.61
203NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$77,770$99,970$122,8702,6302.47
204Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,860$97,700$133,6105,2101.88
205Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,860$97,700$133,6105,2101.88
206Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,860$97,700$133,6105,2101.88
207Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$78,340$95,150$95,1502900.98
208Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$78,340$95,150$95,1502900.98
209Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,680$93,330$131,5802701.18
210Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,680$93,330$131,5802701.18
211Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,180$91,820$121,3302,1600.86
212Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,180$91,820$121,3302,1600.86
213Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,180$91,820$121,3302,1600.86
214Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$68,370$90,900$123,3008,9001.02
215Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,100$89,370$116,42026,1701.02
216Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,100$89,370$116,42026,1701.02
217Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,100$89,370$116,42026,1701.02
218Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$73,100$89,370$116,42026,1701.02
219Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$73,240$87,950$87,950Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,370$84,720$111,53010,1001.36
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,370$84,720$111,53010,1001.36
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,370$84,720$111,53010,1001.36
223Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
224Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
225Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
226Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
227Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
228Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
229Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
230Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
231Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$67,220$82,330$103,60010,1200.92
232PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,590$79,650$87,8701,1601.01
233Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,590$79,650$87,8701,1601.01
234Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,590$79,650$87,8701,1601.01
235Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,590$79,650$87,8701,1601.01
236Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
237Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
238Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
239Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
240Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
241CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
242Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
243Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,450$78,520$101,2906,1000.51
244Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,270$75,330$101,760900.33
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,790$74,070$94,37011,9901.08
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$57,790$74,070$94,37011,9901.08
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,680$73,490$96,01013,6901.02
248Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
249Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
250Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
251Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
252Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
253Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
254Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
255Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
256Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
257Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
258Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
259Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
260Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
261Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
262Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
263Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
264End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
265Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,750$71,870$80,6202,8800.37
266Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$56,280$70,020$95,7908,5601.18
267CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$50,550$65,670$78,8402000.39
268Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$47,840$63,460$67,5002300.09
269Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
270Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
271CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
272Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
273Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
274First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
275Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
276Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
277Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
278Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
279Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
280Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,760$61,790$82,8204,6000.43
281Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$58,570$60,860$97,5602000.68
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,150$60,310$77,8102,8500.39
294GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,640$59,850$72,6701,2200.49
295Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,640$59,850$72,6701,2200.49
296CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
2975-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
298Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
299CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
300Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
301Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
302EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
303CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
304Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
305Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
306Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
307Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
308Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,530$59,810$74,2901,3800.27
309MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$51,160$59,220$79,1801600.23
310Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
311Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
312Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
313Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
314Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
315Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,930$58,590$71,8404,6700.67
316Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,410$58,110$80,030700.07
317Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,410$58,110$80,030700.07
318Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,370$52,900$67,8503,4702.8
319QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$37,060$49,280$61,7105900.58
320Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,700$47,840$59,6501,2500.49
321Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$47,720$59,3701,0500.24
322Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$47,720$59,3701,0500.24
323SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$47,720$59,3701,0500.24
324Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,050$47,720$59,3701,0500.24
325Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
326Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
327Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
328Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
329CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
330Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
331Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
332Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
333Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
334Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
335Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
336Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
337Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
338Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
339Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
340Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
341Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
342Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
343Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$39,830$47,640$58,3102,4900.56
344Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$47,610$47,610$60,7701200.21
345Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,420$47,320$50,7802700.09
346Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,420$47,320$50,7802700.09
347Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
348Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
349Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
350Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
351Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
352Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
353Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,510$47,280$54,57013,9800.96
354Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,560$47,110$63,1204300.77
355CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,290$46,870$57,8201,8000.6
356Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,160$46,730$53,9102700.25
357Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,670$45,630$51,39013,7401
358Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
359Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
360Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
361Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
362Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
363Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$39,120$39,120$43,730900.14
364Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,580$36,620$42,87040,3901.03
365Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,580$36,620$42,87040,3901.03
366Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,390$35,870$35,8702,4502.12

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What should you know about metros in Maryland?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Maryland. 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 Maryland reveals distinct compensation structures for industrial management and technical roles based on the May 2025 release. The CEO/President in Maryland shows a median of $248,660, which exceeds the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width in the state is 207760.

For Manufacturing Engineering Managers, the median in Maryland is $172,670, compared to the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The Purchasing Manager role in Maryland reports a median of $161,470, notably higher than the national median of $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, 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. Industry rows provided for national benchmarks, such as Communications Equipment Manufacturing, show higher national medians, but state-specific industry wages are not isolated.

Operational roles in Maryland include the Sanitation Technician and Food Process Operator. The Sanitation Technician median is $36,620, compared to the national broader-occupation median of $36,840. The middle-band width in Maryland is 8290. The Food Process Operator median is $35,870, below the national median of $39,680. These roles rely on broader SOC classifications to measure pay, as plant-specific operational duties are not separated. Comparison metros include Baltimore-Columbia-Towson and Lexington Park, which indicate different local employment environments. All compensation data refers to annual salary figures and follows standard occupational wage reporting constraints.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The Maryland CEO median of $248,660 is higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, 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.

How does the Maryland CEO median compare to the national figure?

The Maryland CEO median of $248,660 is higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, 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.

What is the Maryland median for the Purchasing Manager?

The median salary for a Purchasing Manager in Maryland is $161,470. For manufacturing occupations in Maryland, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does the BLS provide manufacturing-specific data for the Food Process Operator?

No, the BLS provides data for the broader occupation, which includes various industries. It does not isolate plant-specific credentials or duties.

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