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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in New York

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 368 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$257,980
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$257,980
  3. Senior Director of Operations$257,980
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$219,880
  5. Corporate Controller$219,880
  6. Plant Controller$219,880
  7. VP of Finance$219,880
  8. Division Controller$219,880
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$219,880
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$219,880
  11. Senior Plant Controller$219,880
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$219,880
  13. VP of Sales (Industrial)$217,640
  14. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$217,640
  15. Director of Sales$217,640
  16. National Sales Manager$217,640
  17. Key Account Manager$217,640
  18. National Account Manager$217,640
  19. Business Development Manager$217,640
  20. Territory Sales Manager$217,640
  21. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$217,640
  22. Product Manager (Industrial)$217,640
  23. Field Service Manager$217,640
  24. Senior Applications Engineer$217,640
  25. Lead Field Service Engineer$217,640

Bars show the top 25 of 368 ranked. The table below lists all 368. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in New York, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$178,980$257,980$419,7308,4300.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$178,980$257,980$419,7308,4300.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$178,980$257,980$419,7308,4300.66
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$166,410$219,880$328,21080,8101.54
13VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
14Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
15Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
16National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
17Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
18National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
19Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
20Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
21Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
22Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
23Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
24Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
25Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
26Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$163,090$217,640$316,03038,5100.97
27Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$133,180$176,650$231,38017,9201.3
28Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
29Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
30Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
31VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
32Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
33Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
34NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
35Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
36Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
37Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
38Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
39Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
40Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
41Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
42R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
43R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
44Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
45Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
46Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$149,070$175,710$215,1408,2500.6
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,530$167,200$221,68018,4700.48
61Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,350$166,300$208,3206,9301.32
62Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,350$166,300$208,3206,9301.32
63Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,350$166,300$208,3206,9301.32
64Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,350$166,300$208,3206,9301.32
65Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,350$166,300$208,3206,9301.32
66PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,160$166,180$205,540113,5101.08
67MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,160$166,180$205,540113,5101.08
68SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,160$166,180$205,540113,5101.08
69Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,160$166,180$205,540113,5101.08
70Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$127,160$166,180$205,540113,5101.08
71Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$101,550$137,480$174,8203,1500.98
72Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$101,550$137,480$174,8203,1500.98
73Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$101,550$137,480$174,8203,1500.98
74Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,510$131,350$170,1009,5800.98
75Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,510$131,350$170,1009,5800.98
76Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$100,510$131,350$170,1009,5800.98
77VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
78VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
79Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
80General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
81Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
82EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
83Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
84Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$85,770$130,860$209,110206,7400.95
85Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
86Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
87Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
88Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
89Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
90Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
91Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
92Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
93Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
94VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
95Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
96Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
97QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
98Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
99Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
100FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
101FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
102Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
103QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
104Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
105Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
106Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
107Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
108Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
109Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
110Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
111Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
112QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
113Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
114CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
115Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
116Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
117Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,260$130,470$167,0806,6300.43
118Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$89,440$129,060$145,6705400.41
119Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$89,440$129,060$145,6705400.41
120MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$89,440$129,060$145,6705400.41
121Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$89,440$129,060$145,6705400.41
122Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$89,440$129,060$145,6705400.41
123VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
124Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
125Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
126Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
127Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
128Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
129Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
130Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
131Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
132Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
133Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
134Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
135Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
136Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$99,080$127,180$163,2106,7400.49
137Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$125,900$162,7705900.42
138Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$125,900$162,7705900.42
139Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,380$125,900$162,7705900.42
140Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$91,660$121,040$160,22068,0201.02
141Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$91,660$121,040$160,22068,0201.02
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,580$119,010$144,2508,7700.71
151Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
152Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
153Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
154Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
155Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
156Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$94,400$117,600$154,3105,7600.6
157Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
158Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
159Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
160Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
161Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
162Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
163Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
164Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
165Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
166Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
167Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
168Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
169Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
170Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
171Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
172Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
173Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
174Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,760$102,640$134,820109,8301.22
175Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
176Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
177Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
178Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
179Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
180Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
181Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
182Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
183Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
184EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
185VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
186Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
187Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
188Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
189Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
190Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
191Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
192Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,700$102,640$128,23011,8100.52
193Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,760$102,640$134,820109,8301.22
194Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,760$102,640$134,820109,8301.22
195Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$79,760$102,640$134,820109,8301.22
196Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
197Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
198Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
199Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
200Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
201Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
202Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
203Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
204Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
205Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
206Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
207CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,400$102,440$129,4108,5900.46
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,840$95,720$122,3806,8400.78
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,840$95,720$122,3806,8400.78
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,840$95,720$122,3806,8400.78
211Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,790$94,070$113,2206600.81
212Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,790$94,070$113,2206600.81
213Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
214Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
215Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
216Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
217Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
218Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
219Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
220Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
221Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$73,160$91,150$118,55026,9300.7
222Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$75,830$90,600$122,0004,2300.82
223Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,670$90,080$119,43023,5000.9
224Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,670$90,080$119,43023,5000.9
225Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$66,670$90,080$119,43023,5000.9
226QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$80,960$87,760$130,5107,6900.72
227Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$70,110$85,850$126,0501,1500.43
228MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$65,380$79,560$90,8301,0000.4
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,560$79,460$102,10031,2401.02
230Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$60,480$78,750$106,42040,1300.85
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,970$78,580$97,85020,8300.5
239PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,910$78,130$88,4401,7000.42
240Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,910$78,130$88,4401,7000.42
241Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,910$78,130$88,4401,7000.42
242Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,910$78,130$88,4401,7000.42
243Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$59,720$74,430$88,13024,4300.96
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,680$69,740$82,07012,7400.47
262CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$59,450$68,730$81,7901,1400.64
263Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,890$68,080$82,6601,2700.36
264Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,890$68,080$82,6601,2700.36
265Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,730$68,010$83,8604100.42
266Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,010$67,300$85,09029,2800.75
267Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,010$67,300$85,09029,2800.75
268NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$51,260$65,530$80,6902,0000.54
269Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$55,070$62,980$84,3901200.11
270Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$55,070$62,980$84,3901200.11
271Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$48,150$61,270$77,7908000.77
272Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,820$61,210$73,2405,0501.16
273Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
274Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
275CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
2765-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
277Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
278Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
279Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
280Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
281Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,500$60,920$75,64035,1601.45
282CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
283Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
284Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
285EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
286CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
287Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
288Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
289Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
290Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
291Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$60,920$74,1809,4000.53
292QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,000$60,900$75,6802,2000.61
293Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
294TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
295Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
296Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
297Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
298Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
299Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
300Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
301Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
302Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
303Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
304Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,050$59,140$71,9608,3100.32
305CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,100$53,340$61,8005,5300.52
306Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$46,460$52,080$63,7607400.37
307Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
308Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
309CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
310Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
311Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
312First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
313Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
314Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
315Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
316Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
317Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
318Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$49,990$62,33019,7900.53
319GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,260$49,640$65,1904,2700.49
320Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,260$49,640$65,1904,2700.49
321Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$44,890$49,620$59,3402800.13
322Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$48,830$49,400$58,7101,7500.89
323Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,000$49,030$59,70018,4200.38
324Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$46,010$48,930$55,9601,4000.37
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,970$47,860$58,6306,7000.75
326Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$45,070$47,300$56,6801200.11
327Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
328Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
329Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
330Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
331Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
332Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
333Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$39,800$47,100$56,43030,7500.6
334Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,800$46,930$57,0703,3400.31
335Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,800$46,930$57,0703,3400.31
336Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
337Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
338Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
339Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
340Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
341Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$45,550$46,460$58,5501,3300.63
342Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$45,400$51,59012,7000.83
343Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$45,400$51,59012,7000.83
344SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$45,400$51,59012,7000.83
345Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,480$45,400$51,59012,7000.83
346Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,330$44,500$48,9103,3200.35
347Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,820$42,920$46,8004000.1
348Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
349Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
350Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
351Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
352CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
353Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
354Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
355Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
356Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
357Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
358Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
359Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
360Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
361Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
362Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
363Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
364Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
365Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
366Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,530$42,070$54,4803,3700.21
367Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,360$41,640$50,100195,2501.42
368Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$36,360$41,640$50,100195,2501.42

What should you know about metros in New York?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: New York. 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 provides the following pay data for New York state roles based on May 2025 BLS figures. The CEO / President category in the state reports a median of $257,980, which is higher than the national median of $213,990. The CFO role shows a median of $219,880, slightly above the national median of $166,570.

The middle band width for the CFO in New York is $161,800. For the VP of Sales (Industrial) role, the state median is $217,640, compared to $148,270 nationally. The Production Technician role reports a median of $42,070, with a middle band width of $17,950. The national median for this category is $40,110. Sanitation Technicians in New York report a median of $41,640, while the national median is $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in New York, 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 indicates the concentration of employment for these occupations within the state. Metropolitan reference points such as Syracuse and Utica-Rome provide regional context for salary distributions. The data underscores that broader occupational categories may encompass many different plant roles, suggesting that hiring managers should compare their internal duties with the SOC definitions before applying these ranges. Subsector industry medians, such as those for Iron and Steel Mills or Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, are national-only cuts and should not be treated as local industry-specific pay. Given the range of the middle band widths, there is significant variance in pay within these roles. For manufacturing occupations in New York, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. When building your talent strategy, reconcile these broader occupational metrics with the specific, technical responsibilities required for your open roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Are these state medians reflective of the local industry mix?

The medians are based on state-wide occupational data. While they provide context, they do not specifically isolate the pay structures of local industries.

How can I evaluate roles that seem broad?

Since roles like Sanitation Technician map to broader SOC categories, you must perform a task-based job analysis. Match your specific plant duties to the provided definitions before utilizing the wage ranges.

Why is the VP of Sales (Industrial) median higher in New York?

High-cost regional labor markets and specific industrial demand often influence executive-level compensation. These factors are reflected in the reported medians relative to national averages.

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