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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Michigan

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 367 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$255,560
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$255,560
  3. Senior Director of Operations$255,560
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$166,930
  5. Process Engineering Manager$166,930
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$166,930
  7. VP of Engineering$166,930
  8. Director of R&D$166,930
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$166,930
  10. NPI Manager$166,930
  11. Capital Projects Manager$166,930
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$166,930
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$166,930
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$166,930
  15. Director of Automation$166,930
  16. Automation Manager$166,930
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$166,930
  18. R&D Manager$166,930
  19. R&D Engineer$166,930
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$166,930
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$166,930
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$166,930
  23. Purchasing Manager$142,120
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$142,120
  25. Procurement Manager$142,120

Bars show the top 25 of 367 ranked. The table below lists all 367. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Michigan, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$160,010$255,560$405,1204,9500.86
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$160,010$255,560$405,1204,9500.86
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$160,010$255,560$405,1204,9500.86
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,210$166,930$188,61014,8202.38
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,990$142,120$174,8502,7801.16
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,990$142,120$174,8502,7801.16
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,990$142,120$174,8502,7801.16
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,990$142,120$174,8502,7801.16
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$117,990$142,120$174,8502,7801.16
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,490$139,370$182,12022,4900.94
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,820$138,930$174,7405,8900.94
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,790$136,870$184,96017,9501
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,810$134,260$169,2809,3800.53
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,300$125,570$140,10043,4600.91
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,300$125,570$140,10043,4600.91
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,300$125,570$140,10043,4600.91
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,300$125,570$140,10043,4600.91
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,300$125,570$140,10043,4600.91
71Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
72Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
73Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
74Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
75Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
76Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,760$121,000$135,4107,7001.77
77Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
78Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
79Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
80Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
81Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
82Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
83Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
84Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
85Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
86VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
87Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
88Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
89QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
90Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
91Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
92FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
93FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
94Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
95QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
96Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
97Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
98Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
99Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
100Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
101Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
102Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
103Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
104QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
105Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
106CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
107Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
108Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
109Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,090$120,660$148,36014,3202.05
110Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,770$114,180$151,0502,2901.56
111Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,770$114,180$151,0502,2901.56
112Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,770$114,180$151,0502,2901.56
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,080$106,070$132,44010,8401.93
122Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
123Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
124Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
125Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
126Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
127Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
128Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
129Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
130Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
131Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
132Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
133CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,640$104,890$132,16034,6304.12
134Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,250$103,230$125,4106701.13
135Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,250$103,230$125,4106701.13
136MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,250$103,230$125,4106701.13
137Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,250$103,230$125,4106701.13
138Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$82,250$103,230$125,4106701.13
139Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
140Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
141Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
142Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
143Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
144Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
145Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
146Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
147Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
148Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
149Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
150Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
151Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
152Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
153Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
154Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
155Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
156Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
157Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
158Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
159Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
160Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
161Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
162Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
163Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
164Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
165EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
166VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
167Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
168Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
169Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
170Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
171Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
172Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
173Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,850$101,680$127,33030,9902.99
174Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,290$100,970$129,31025,3300.84
175Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,290$100,970$129,31025,3300.84
176VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
177VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
178Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
179General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
180Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
181EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
182Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
183Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,000$99,530$155,33085,8600.87
184VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
185Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
186Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
187Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
188Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
189Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
190Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
191Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
192Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
193Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
194Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
195Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
196Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
197Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,100$99,100$128,9908,1801.31
198Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,370$98,150$125,4604,9201.11
199Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,370$98,150$125,4604,9201.11
200Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,370$98,150$125,4604,9201.11
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$66,490$97,440$131,1903,4901.49
202Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$75,010$94,050$123,1808101.25
203Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$75,010$94,050$123,1808101.25
204Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$75,010$94,050$123,1808101.25
205MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$74,610$89,190$92,3002,9002.54
206QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$68,470$84,310$95,8702,3700.49
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,080$103,9903,3500.84
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,080$103,9903,3500.84
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,080$103,9903,3500.84
210Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,850$78,820$101,03041,4601.01
211Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,850$78,820$101,03041,4601.01
212Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,850$78,820$101,03041,4601.01
213Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,850$78,820$101,03041,4601.01
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,160$77,810$98,28015,7400.9
223Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,760$77,390$101,0009,7200.82
224Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,760$77,390$101,0009,7200.82
225Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,760$77,390$101,0009,7200.82
226Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,030$76,940$100,2704301.15
227Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,030$76,940$100,2704301.15
228Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,360$76,270$92,30023,5301.1
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,450$75,900$98,95016,6801.2
230NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$51,920$73,960$84,1001,1300.67
231Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$58,460$72,430$83,930400.08
232Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$58,460$72,430$83,930400.08
233Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
234Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
235Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
236Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
237Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
238CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
239Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
240Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,410$72,170$82,90026,6501.4
241Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$58,020$70,140$86,8604000.84
242PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,130$66,140$79,4601,4600.79
243Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,130$66,140$79,4601,4600.79
244Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,130$66,140$79,4601,4600.79
245Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,130$66,140$79,4601,4600.79
246Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,700$65,590$80,5909,4205.84
247Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,700$65,590$80,5909,4205.84
248CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,890$64,640$76,7202,3002.85
249Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
250Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
251Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
252Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
253Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
254Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
255Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
256Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
257Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
258Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
259Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
260Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
261Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
262Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
263Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
264Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
265End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
266Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,310$64,250$77,31017,3101.39
267Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$59,330$62,460$76,8508501.94
268Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
269Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
270Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
271Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
272Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
273Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,690$61,670$77,3107,5600.68
274Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
275Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
276Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
277Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
278Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
279Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$44,630$60,950$75,7705,0305.22
280Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,040$60,850$77,78012,5901.09
281Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,870$60,280$76,12014,6000.83
282Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,870$60,280$76,12014,6000.83
283Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,480$59,740$88,7101,3101.08
284QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,880$58,180$69,0902,2201.36
285CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
2865-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
287Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
288CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
289Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
290Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
291EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
292CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
293Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
294Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
295Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
296Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
297Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,260$52,360$62,30020,3502.5
298Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$43,200$51,070$60,3501,1600.59
299GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,120$50,060$64,0205,2101.32
300Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,120$50,060$64,0205,2101.32
301Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
302TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
303Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
304Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
305Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
306Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
307Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
308Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
309Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
310Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
311Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
312Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,520$49,990$59,19013,3301.13
313CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,710$47,250$58,0007,3301.53
314Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$35,990$47,230$55,2103600.37
315Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,580$46,120$66,13022,0604.55
316Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,580$46,120$66,13022,0604.55
317Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,860$45,280$50,3705,1101.25
318Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,320$45,220$54,11023,4701.07
319Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,600$45,140$50,9101,8001.04
320Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
321Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
322Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
323Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
324Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
325Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
326Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,460$45,140$50,00024,9801.08
327Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
328Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
329CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
330Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
331Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
332First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
333Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
334Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
335Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
336Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
337Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
338Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,360$44,490$53,29027,9801.65
339Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$44,350$50,8007,2701.04
340Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$44,350$50,8007,2701.04
341SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$44,350$50,8007,2701.04
342Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,100$44,350$50,8007,2701.04
343Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,500$43,980$46,7205201.14
344Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$37,200$42,530$47,4503,1503.52
345Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,960$39,490$47,36013,5503.18
346Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,620$38,750$40,5604300.23
347Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
348Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
349Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
350Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
351CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
352Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
353Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
354Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
355Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
356Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
357Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
358Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
359Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
360Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
361Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
362Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
363Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
364Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
365Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,030$37,950$45,60014,6902.06
366Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$36,050$39,04065,7901.05
367Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,200$36,050$39,04065,7901.05

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What should you know about metros in Michigan?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Michigan. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, 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. The CEO/President in Michigan shows a median of $255,560, exceeding the national median of $213,990. The middle-band width is 245110.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager median in Michigan is $166,930, lower than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, 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 position in Michigan lists a median of $142,120, lower than the national median of $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry-specific wages for Communications Equipment Manufacturing show a national median of $409,320, but state-level industry figures are not partitioned by the BLS. These executive and managerial wages do not reflect variable components or stock options.

Operational roles include the Production Technician and Sanitation Technician. The Production Technician median in Michigan is $37,950, which is below the national median of $40,110. The middle-band width is 9570. The Sanitation Technician median is $36,050, lower than the national median of $36,840. The middle-band width for the sanitation role is 7840. The BLS data relies on broader occupational definitions, so these operational roles represent proxy counts rather than specific plant-title wages. For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, 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. These figures provide a baseline for manufacturing recruitment and are not intended as offer guarantees or exact market forecasts.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The CEO/President median in Michigan is $255,560, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, 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 CEO/President median in Michigan compare to the national median?

The CEO/President median in Michigan is $255,560, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Michigan, 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 the Michigan Production Technician salary exceed the national median?

No, the Michigan median of $37,950 is lower than the national median of $40,110. These data points reflect broader occupational reporting rather than manufacturing-specific sub-cuts.

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