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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Vermont

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 343 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$175,070
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$175,070
  3. Senior Director of Operations$175,070
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,710
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,710
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,710
  7. VP of Engineering$157,710
  8. Director of R&D$157,710
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,710
  10. NPI Manager$157,710
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,710
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,710
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,710
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,710
  15. Director of Automation$157,710
  16. Automation Manager$157,710
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,710
  18. R&D Manager$157,710
  19. R&D Engineer$157,710
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,710
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,710
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,710
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$138,650
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$138,650
  25. Director of Sales$138,650

Bars show the top 25 of 343 ranked. The table below lists all 343. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Vermont, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,160$175,070$303,9203600.89
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,160$175,070$303,9203600.89
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,160$175,070$303,9203600.89
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,440$157,710$179,2903500.81
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$102,490$138,650$189,1009300.74
37Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,230$135,720$164,400900.56
38Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,230$135,720$164,400900.56
39Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,230$135,720$164,400900.56
40Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,230$135,720$164,400900.56
41Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$116,230$135,720$164,400900.56
42Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$105,770$132,050$166,9903600.84
43CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
44Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
45Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
46VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
47Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
48Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
49FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
50Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
51Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,480$128,690$172,5301,7901.09
52Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
53Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
54Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
55Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
56Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
57Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$96,340$126,550$174,9003901.29
58Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
59EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
60EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
61Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
62Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
63Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
64S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
65Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
66Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
67Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
68Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
69Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
70EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
71Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,570$125,440$151,7501,0600.87
72PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,820$125,280$166,6101,7400.53
73MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,820$125,280$166,6101,7400.53
74SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,820$125,280$166,6101,7400.53
75Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,820$125,280$166,6101,7400.53
76Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$102,820$125,280$166,6101,7400.53
77Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$115,130$116,790$119,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
78Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$115,130$116,790$119,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
79Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$115,130$116,790$119,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
80Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
81Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
82Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
83Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
84Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
85Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
86Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
87Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
88Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
89VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
90Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
91Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
92QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
93Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
94Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
95FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
96FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
97Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
98QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
99Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
100Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
101Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
102Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
103Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
104Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
105Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
106Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
107QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
108Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
109CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
110Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
111Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
112Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,820$114,150$140,2604801
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,960$111,310$138,2708202.11
122Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
123Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
124Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
125Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
126Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
127Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
128Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
129Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
130Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
131Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
132Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
133CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$87,360$107,330$127,1005300.92
134Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
135Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
136Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
137Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
138Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
139Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
140Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
141Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
142Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
143Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
144Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
145Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
146Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
147Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
148Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
149Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
150Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
151Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
152Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
153Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
154Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
155Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
156Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
157Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
158Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
159Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
160EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
161VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
162Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
163Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
164Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
165Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
166Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
167Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
168Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,060$103,010$123,5304400.62
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,910$101,850$131,5103900.9
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,460$98,640$148,6208,0001.17
191Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,220$90,420$108,5101,9602.4
192Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,220$90,420$108,5101,9602.4
193Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$68,220$90,420$108,5101,9602.4
194Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,870$88,710$106,1905001.65
195Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,870$88,710$106,1905001.65
196Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,870$88,710$106,1905001.65
197Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,470$87,210$109,7001700.61
198Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,470$87,210$109,7001700.61
199Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,470$87,210$109,7001700.61
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$74,420$86,120$108,300800.47
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$71,460$83,050$96,9306300.52
210Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,830$80,800$101,6201,1900.57
211Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,830$80,800$101,6201,1900.57
212Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,190$78,890$97,1002,6300.93
213Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,190$78,890$97,1002,6300.93
214Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,190$78,890$97,1002,6300.93
215Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$66,190$78,890$97,1002,6300.93
216CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$64,030$77,980$99,4801402.55
217Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$60,280$77,950$83,710301.07
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,750$75,540$86,8201,0000.76
226PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,000$80,7601100.9
227Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,000$80,7601100.9
228Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,000$80,7601100.9
229Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$65,930$74,000$80,7601100.9
230Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$65,050$72,760$78,1201702.05
231Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,650$69,300$88,1401401.22
232Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,650$69,300$88,1401401.22
233QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,500$66,500$83,4501100.33
234QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$54,440$65,560$86,4301501.37
235Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,970$65,330$95,6801,0101.05
236MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,800$64,180$74,900600.7
237Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$57,280$63,430$80,3901,2700.86
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,000$63,180$74,7607000.81
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,650$62,680$78,2602200.4
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$58,800$62,150$75,1409701.22
270Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
271TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
272Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
273Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
274Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
275Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
276Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
277Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
278Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
279Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
280Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
281Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,190$60,890$65,4903400.42
282Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
283Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
284Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
285Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
286Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
287Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,250$60,560$74,2804300.57
288Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,170$60,410$72,4109100.75
289Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,170$60,410$72,4109100.75
290Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,300$59,220$69,560600.54
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$48,650$57,500$66,2901,1903.6
292NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,040$52,770$63,8601301.14
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,400$51,190$64,8902201.62
294Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
295Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
296Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
297Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
298Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
299Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
300Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$42,640$49,080$57,6307800.49
301Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,560$48,830$56,3704600.95
302Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,560$48,830$56,3704600.95
303SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,560$48,830$56,3704600.95
304Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$41,560$48,830$56,3704600.95
305Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$43,780$47,380$55,0809500.63
306Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
307Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
308Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
309Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
310CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
311Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
312Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
313Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
314Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
315Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
316Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
317Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
318Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
319Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
320Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
321Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
322Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
323Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
324Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$41,810$46,570$61,1404700.96
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$44,350$46,460$58,9801900.67
326Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
327Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
328CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
329Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
330Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
331First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
332Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
333Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
334Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
335Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
336Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
337Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,710$46,210$58,2309000.77
338Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,910$44,530$47,5301100.39
339Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,640$43,560$51,950700.21
340Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,640$43,560$51,950700.21
341Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,890$43,300$48,5201200.98
342Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,050$40,910$46,5005,1301.19
343Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$37,050$40,910$46,5005,1301.19

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

What should you know about metros in Vermont?

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

In Vermont, the Plant Manager is tracked via the Industrial Production Managers occupation (SOC 11-3051). Manufacturing Headhunters observes that because this occupation is broad, it covers a wide spectrum of responsibilities across Vermont’s unique small-batch manufacturing sector. For manufacturing occupations in Vermont, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is 38,410, with P25 at $101,850 and P75 at $140,260. Given the state's geography and focus on artisan and niche goods, these numbers reflect a realistic expectation for facility leadership roles.

In Glens Falls, NY, which is a key metro comparison, the median for this role is $128,350. For manufacturing occupations in Vermont, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The location quotient in Burlington is 1.05. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that comparing Vermont to upstate New York helps bridge gaps where local data is sparse due to the smaller density of industrial operations. Hiring managers should avoid relying exclusively on these OEWS metrics without adding context regarding specific manufacturing processes and required technical certifications.

For national context, the CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) has a median of $213,990, whereas Vermont shows $175,070. Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) reflect a national median of $171,270, compared to $157,710 in Vermont. The VP of Sales (SOC 11-2022) reports a national median of $148,270 and a Vermont median of $138,650. Food Process Operators (SOC 51-3099) show a national median of $39,680 versus $43,300 in Vermont. Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011) have a national median of $36,840 against a Vermont median of $40,910. These figures suggest that Vermont’s pay structure is relatively consistent with national averages for production and specialized roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Vermont, 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. They exclude employer-provided benefits, taxes, and other mandatory contributions.

Are these wage statistics representative of the total labor cost?

For manufacturing occupations in Vermont, 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. They exclude employer-provided benefits, taxes, and other mandatory contributions.

How do I know if the occupation mapping is accurate?

The mapping uses standardized SOC definitions. Always cross-check the job description you are targeting with the BLS occupation tasks.

Does a higher location quotient mean higher pay?

No, it simply indicates that there is a higher concentration of professionals in that occupation. Demand is higher, but this does not dictate specific pay levels.

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