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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in New Hampshire

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,240
  2. Process Engineering Manager$172,240
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$172,240
  4. VP of Engineering$172,240
  5. Director of R&D$172,240
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,240
  7. NPI Manager$172,240
  8. Capital Projects Manager$172,240
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,240
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,240
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,240
  12. Director of Automation$172,240
  13. Automation Manager$172,240
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,240
  15. R&D Manager$172,240
  16. R&D Engineer$172,240
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,240
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,240
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,240
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$168,590
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$168,590
  22. Senior Director of Operations$168,590
  23. Purchasing Manager$162,900
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$162,900
  25. Procurement Manager$162,900

Bars show the top 25 of 362 ranked. The table below lists all 362. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in New Hampshire, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$139,870$172,240$218,4402,1602.24
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,360$168,590$232,570Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,360$168,590$232,570Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$139,360$168,590$232,570Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,540$162,900$183,0005401.46
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,540$162,900$183,0005401.46
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,540$162,900$183,0005401.46
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,540$162,900$183,0005401.46
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$126,540$162,900$183,0005401.46
28Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
29Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
30Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
31Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
32Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
33Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
34Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
35Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
36Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
37VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
38Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
39Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
40QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
41Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
42Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
43FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
44FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
45Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
46QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
47Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
48Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
49Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
50Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
51Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
52Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
53Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
54Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
55QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
56Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
57CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
58Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
59Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
60Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$120,660$146,590$191,6201,5401.42
61Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
62EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
63EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
64Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
65Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
66Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
67S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
68Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
69Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
70Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
71Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
72Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
73EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
74Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$112,950$145,630$179,2001,3300.49
75CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
76Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
77Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
78VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
79Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
80Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
81FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
82Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
83Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$115,390$144,730$187,2404,3301.17
84VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
85Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
86Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
87National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
88Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
89National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
90Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
91Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
92Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
93Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
94Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
95Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
96Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
97Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$111,050$141,900$192,8302,8201.01
98PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,240$139,720$167,88010,8401.46
99MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,240$139,720$167,88010,8401.46
100SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,240$139,720$167,88010,8401.46
101Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,240$139,720$167,88010,8401.46
102Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$107,240$139,720$167,88010,8401.46
103Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
104Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
105Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
106Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
107Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
108Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
109Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
110Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
111Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$103,460$135,710$169,0201,6001.83
112Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,880$135,000$180,1701,1501.19
113VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
114Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
115Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
116Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
117Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
118Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
119Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
120Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
121Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
122Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
123Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
124Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
125Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
126Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$102,230$129,470$161,6605300.55
127Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
128Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
129Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
130Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
131Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
132Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,960$128,130$157,3006100.9
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,830$124,680$175,66022,1101.44
141Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,340$107,850$145,7303001.31
142Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,340$107,850$145,7303001.31
143Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$83,340$107,850$145,7303001.31
144Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,650$106,690$130,4805500.81
145Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,650$106,690$130,4805500.81
146Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,650$106,690$130,4805500.81
147Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
148Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
149Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
150Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
151Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
152Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
153Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
154Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
155Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
156Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
157Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
158CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,210$103,660$130,1202,7602.12
159Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
160Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
161Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
162Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
163Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
164Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
165Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
166Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
167Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
168Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
169Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
170Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
171Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
172Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
173Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
174Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
175Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
176Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
177Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
178Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
179Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
180Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
181Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
182Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
183Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
184Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
185EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
186VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
187Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
188Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
189Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
190Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
191Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
192Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
193Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,020$101,310$128,2801,9401.21
194Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$77,320$101,290$121,920700.68
195Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$77,320$101,290$121,920700.68
196Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$77,320$101,290$121,920700.68
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,990$101,260$127,2506100.98
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,990$101,260$127,2506100.98
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,990$101,260$127,2506100.98
200QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,080$100,650$112,8902100.28
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$74,550$100,050$127,1603000.84
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,010$90,890$116,5003,8400.82
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,010$90,890$116,5003,8400.82
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,750$87,560$105,0703,3601.24
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,360$83,470$105,1607,0001.1
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,360$83,470$105,1607,0001.1
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,360$83,470$105,1607,0001.1
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$71,360$83,470$105,1607,0001.1
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,170$82,800$106,0601,7300.95
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,170$82,800$106,0601,7300.95
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,170$82,800$106,0601,7300.95
220Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
221Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
222Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
223Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
224Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
225CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
226Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
227Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,160$79,310$98,0903,0001.01
228PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,200$77,850$89,2502100.74
229Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,200$77,850$89,2502100.74
230Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,200$77,850$89,2502100.74
231Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,200$77,850$89,2502100.74
232Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,760$77,270$98,6002,5801.19
233NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$62,210$76,720$95,6503401.3
234MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$67,840$76,190$87,420800.46
235Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$56,460$75,780$97,930801.14
236Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,540$73,850$80,0902,5601.42
237Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$60,600$73,250$115,140400.45
238Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$60,600$73,250$115,140400.45
239MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$60,600$73,250$115,140400.45
240Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$60,600$73,250$115,140400.45
241Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$60,600$73,250$115,140400.45
242CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,660$71,680$87,2502902.29
243Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
244Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
245Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
246Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
247Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
248Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$60,140$70,150$79,6201601.05
249Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,340$69,910$82,0302500.99
250Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$62,340$69,910$82,0302500.99
251Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$49,100$66,650$79,4202803.83
252Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
253Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
254Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
255Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
256Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
257Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
258Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
259Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
260Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
261Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
262Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
263Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
264Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
265Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
266Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
267Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
268End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
269Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$54,960$64,150$76,7401,9501.01
270Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,610$63,950$77,6202,4400.89
271Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,610$63,950$77,6202,4400.89
272Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,760$63,310$75,1801700.91
273Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,420$62,840$78,3703,3301
274Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
275TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
276Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
277Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
278Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
279Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
280Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
281Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
282Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
283Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
284Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
285Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,620$62,360$74,4201,1100.61
286Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
287Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
288Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
289Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
290Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
291Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,820$61,590$77,2301,6000.93
292CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
2935-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
294Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
295CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
296Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
297Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
298EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
299CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
300Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
301Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
302Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
303Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
304Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,840$61,500$71,9801,6201.29
305CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,740$59,730$67,0901,7702.37
306Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,980$55,540$66,3502400.78
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,820$54,800$63,1403,0501.16
319Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,050$54,460$61,6601,4500.43
320Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$49,900$50,210$68,0105802.18
321GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,440$49,440$58,8803500.57
322Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,440$49,440$58,8803500.57
323Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,860$49,020$55,7602,9302.7
324Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,860$49,020$55,7602,9302.7
325SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,860$49,020$55,7602,9302.7
326Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$45,860$49,020$55,7602,9302.7
327QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$37,440$48,940$56,9902200.88
328Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$39,000$48,410$59,5206801.07
329Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,950$48,110$52,4306000.8
330Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,950$48,110$52,4306000.8
331Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
332Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
333Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
334Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
335Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
336Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
337Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$41,850$47,960$56,0404,0901.14
338Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$46,790$47,710$63,1701300.96
339Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
340Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
341Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
342Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
343CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
344Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
345Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
346Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
347Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
348Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
349Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
350Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
351Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
352Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
353Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
354Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
355Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
356Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
357Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,780$47,620$52,2301,6001.45
358Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,070$47,610$52,4501,0801.63
359Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,310$47,500$51,5302902.08
360Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,590$45,410$48,440800.29
361Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,310$39,150$47,1209,4200.97
362Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$35,310$39,150$47,1209,4200.97

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Food Scientist, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Product Development Scientist, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in New Hampshire?

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

Manufacturing Headhunters monitors employment and pay data for New Hampshire, where roles like Manufacturing Engineering Manager show a median of $172,240, up slightly from $171,630 in May 2024. This figure is higher than the national median of $171,270. The middle band width for this engineering management role in the state is $78,570.

For the CEO / President category, the median pay is $168,590, compared to $138,910 in the prior year. The national median for the Chief Executive role is $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in New Hampshire, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National median pay for Purchasing Managers is $148,080. The Food Process Operator role has a state median of $45,410, whereas the national median is $39,680. The middle band width in New Hampshire for this role is $7,850. Finally, the Sanitation Technician role is mapped to the broader janitorial occupation, with a state median of $39,150 and a national median of $36,840. The middle band width for this group in the state is $11,810. For manufacturing occupations in New Hampshire, 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 location quotient for these roles measures the density of employment within the region. Regional comparisons are provided using nearby major metros, which are selected based on the highest occupational employment rather than geographic proximity. These figures are not intended to set local industry pay, as subsector-specific wages are provided as national datasets only. Each role mapping is based on standard occupational classifications, meaning that plant-specific duties should be assessed against the SOC definition before finalizing your offer ranges. No estimates are made for topcoded or unavailable data; the values provided are strictly from the source release.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Are these salary ranges guaranteed for New Hampshire?

No: These values are based on historical BLS data and do not reflect current employer-specific offers or individual candidate negotiations.

Why is there a discrepancy between state and national medians?

For manufacturing occupations in New Hampshire, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These differences do not imply a standardized local industry rate.

What if my specific role is not clearly defined?

The provided mappings use standard occupational codes to aggregate data. You should evaluate the specific responsibilities of your manufacturing position against the SOC duty definitions to determine if these figures are representative.

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