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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Ohio

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 366 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$176,440
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,440
  3. Senior Director of Operations$176,440
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$166,870
  5. Process Engineering Manager$166,870
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$166,870
  7. VP of Engineering$166,870
  8. Director of R&D$166,870
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$166,870
  10. NPI Manager$166,870
  11. Capital Projects Manager$166,870
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$166,870
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$166,870
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$166,870
  15. Director of Automation$166,870
  16. Automation Manager$166,870
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$166,870
  18. R&D Manager$166,870
  19. R&D Engineer$166,870
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$166,870
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$166,870
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$166,870
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$140,870
  24. Corporate Controller$140,870
  25. Plant Controller$140,870

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

Roles in Ohio, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,200$176,440$350,6704,4700.61
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$123,200$176,440$350,6704,4700.61
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$123,200$176,440$350,6704,4700.61
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,090$166,870$202,5809,6901.23
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,000$140,870$192,56027,3600.91
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,850$135,510$184,45022,8401
46Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,280$134,580$169,0603,4901.16
47Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,280$134,580$169,0603,4901.16
48Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,280$134,580$169,0603,4901.16
49Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,280$134,580$169,0603,4901.16
50Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,280$134,580$169,0603,4901.16
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,470$130,480$170,7708,0401.02
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,740$129,940$168,6007,3600.33
66Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
67Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
68Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
69Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
70Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
71Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,100$120,470$155,5107,0001.27
72PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,200$114,090$135,49044,7900.74
73MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,200$114,090$135,49044,7900.74
74SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,200$114,090$135,49044,7900.74
75Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,200$114,090$135,49044,7900.74
76Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,200$114,090$135,49044,7900.74
77Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,170$111,200$135,7001,0301.37
78Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,170$111,200$135,7001,0301.37
79MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,170$111,200$135,7001,0301.37
80Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,170$111,200$135,7001,0301.37
81Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$96,170$111,200$135,7001,0301.37
82Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
83Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
84Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
85Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
86Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
87Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
88Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
89Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
90Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
91VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
92Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
93Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
94QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
95Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
96Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
97FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
98FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
99Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
100QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
101Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
102Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
103Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
104Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
105Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
106Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
107Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
108Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
109QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
110Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
111CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
112Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
113Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
114Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$88,500$109,340$138,56014,2901.63
115Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,560$106,510$142,0201,7902.2
116Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,560$106,510$142,0201,7902.2
117Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,560$106,510$142,0201,7902.2
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$77,830$101,550$130,8609,4801.2
132Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
133Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
134Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
135Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
136Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
137Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
138Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
139Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
140Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,240$100,620$126,7306,3600.9
141Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
142Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
143Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
144Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
145Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
146Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
147Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
148Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
149Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
150Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
151Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
152Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
153Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
154Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
155Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
156Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
157Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
158Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
159Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
160Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
161Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
162Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
163Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
164Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
165Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
166Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
167EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
168VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
169Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
170Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
171Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
172Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
173Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
174Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
175Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,350$100,060$123,90023,4801.8
176Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
177Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
178Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
179Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
180Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
181Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
182Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
183Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
184Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
185Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
186Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
187CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,390$99,100$115,77014,3901.36
188Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,970$97,740$124,7506,0301.08
189Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,970$97,740$124,7506,0301.08
190Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,970$97,740$124,7506,0301.08
191VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
192VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
193Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
194General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
195Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
196EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
197Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
198Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,880$97,700$153,310153,1601.22
199Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,080$97,420$125,9901,2100.65
200Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,080$97,420$125,9901,2100.65
201Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$79,080$97,420$125,9901,2100.65
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,420$95,770$126,57034,2600.9
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,420$95,770$126,57034,2600.9
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$91,460$111,2306,8201.36
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$91,460$111,2306,8201.36
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,300$91,460$111,2306,8201.36
207Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$69,470$85,270$109,7604,0101.36
208QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,690$83,910$105,6904,8400.79
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,020$79,320$102,23050,4400.97
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,020$79,320$102,23050,4400.97
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,020$79,320$102,23050,4400.97
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,020$79,320$102,23050,4400.97
213Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
214Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
215Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
216Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
217Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
218Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
219Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
220Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
221Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,250$78,730$97,20019,4100.88
222NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,800$77,590$95,9001,3400.62
223Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$49,670$76,780$95,1402700.59
224Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$49,670$76,780$95,1402700.59
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,060$76,410$95,63021,6401.23
226Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,130$75,030$98,13011,2400.76
227Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,130$75,030$98,13011,2400.76
228Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$59,130$75,030$98,13011,2400.76
229Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
230Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
231Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
232Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
233Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
234Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$61,680$74,750$79,3203,4302.83
235MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,860$73,220$83,2801,9301.34
236Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,070$73,050$83,5403500.63
237Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
238Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
239Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
240Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
241Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
242CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
243Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
244Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,090$72,160$82,25031,9801.33
245Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$67,210$67,580$70,7402400.4
246Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$67,210$67,580$70,7402400.4
247Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$54,110$65,520$88,3607401.26
248Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
249Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
250Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
251Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
252Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
253Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
254Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
255Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
256Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
257Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
258Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
259Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
260Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
261Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
262Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
263Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
264End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
265Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,740$65,130$76,79021,9501.4
266Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$50,120$64,700$80,50028,9501.07
267Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,410$62,510$78,19014,1500.97
268PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,030$62,310$78,8801,5100.65
269Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,030$62,310$78,8801,5100.65
270Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,030$62,310$78,8801,5100.65
271Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,030$62,310$78,8801,5100.65
272Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,960$62,280$75,4105,5202.72
273Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,960$62,280$75,4105,5202.72
274Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,580$61,760$75,84023,1001.04
275Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,580$61,760$75,84023,1001.04
276GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,410$60,550$74,3407,8301.57
277Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,410$60,550$74,3407,8301.57
278CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$46,020$60,080$72,4302,3702.33
279QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,910$59,750$72,9303,1201.52
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,460$57,940$64,05017,1101.67
293Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
294Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
295Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
296Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
297Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
298Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,190$57,830$70,20017,7001.27
299Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$46,790$57,620$75,1901,7801.16
300Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,410$51,080$61,4802,2400.9
301Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
302TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
303Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
304Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
305Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
306Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
307Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
308Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
309Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
310Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
311Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
312Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$50,340$59,51020,3301.37
313CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,920$49,160$61,91021,2503.51
314Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$45,610$49,130$56,7704900.84
315Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,020$48,190$59,5602,1901.94
316Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
317Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
318CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
319Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
320Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
321First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
322Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
323Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
324Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
325Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
326Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
327Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,950$47,360$59,99032,0601.5
328Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$46,970$49,00010,6701.21
329Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$46,970$49,00010,6701.21
330SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$46,970$49,00010,6701.21
331Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,530$46,970$49,00010,6701.21
332Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,530$46,450$58,84042,3601.53
333Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$38,810$46,340$52,7105,0202.31
334Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,190$45,760$56,1807,5001.46
335Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
336Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
337Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
338Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
339Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
340Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
341Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,700$45,270$49,85035,8801.23
342Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,360$45,230$50,64013,3502.18
343Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,360$45,230$50,64013,3502.18
344Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,780$44,830$49,74011,0502.06
345Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,210$39,470$44,5001,6400.7
346Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
347Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
348Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
349Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
350CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
351Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
352Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
353Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
354Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
355Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
356Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
357Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
358Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
359Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
360Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
361Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
362Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
363Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
364Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,120$38,720$47,7609,0901.01
365Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,790$35,900$42,76072,5400.92
366Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,790$35,900$42,76072,5400.92

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Aircraft Structures Assembler, Semiconductor Fab Technician.

What should you know about metros in Ohio?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Ohio. 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 wage data for Ohio, derived from the May 2025 BLS release. The CEO / President role in Ohio shows a median of $176,440, with a middle band width of $227,470. Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn a median of $166,870, compared to the $171,270 reported nationally.

For the CFO position, the state median is $140,870, while the national median is $166,570. The middle band width for CFOs in the state is $85,560. Production Technicians in Ohio report a median of $38,720, slightly below the national median of $40,110. Sanitation Technicians earn a median of $35,900, which compares to a national median of $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Ohio, 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 denotes the employment concentration for these roles within Ohio. Metropolitan reference points like Mansfield and Columbus assist in providing a regional context for pay structures. , Tobacco Manufacturing) are national data only, they are not intended to represent state-specific pay for those sectors. Hiring managers should align their internal plant duties with the provided SOC mapping before finalizing compensation offers, as broader categories may contain varied roles and seniority levels. The middle band width provides a useful look at market variance for these occupations. Use these findings as baseline markers to assist with hiring strategy, while maintaining awareness that these figures exclude essential components of the total reward package. The analysis avoids estimating topcoded or missing data, relying on available reported metrics. These statistics, combined with your own internal equity evaluations, help ground your recruiting efforts in the latest available occupational data.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Ohio, 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. You should build your compensation package by adding these components to the base market benchmarks.

How do I account for benefits not included in these figures?

For manufacturing occupations in Ohio, 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. You should build your compensation package by adding these components to the base market benchmarks.

Are the industry cuts useful for setting local plant pay?

No: The industry-specific data is national. Use only the occupational state medians to evaluate local pay potential.

What is the importance of the middle band width?

It shows the spread of compensation for the middle 50% of the workforce in a given category. It indicates the level of wage variance for a specific role.

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