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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Virginia

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 363 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$310,740
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$310,740
  3. Senior Director of Operations$310,740
  4. VP of Sales (Industrial)$191,130
  5. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$191,130
  6. Director of Sales$191,130
  7. National Sales Manager$191,130
  8. Key Account Manager$191,130
  9. National Account Manager$191,130
  10. Business Development Manager$191,130
  11. Territory Sales Manager$191,130
  12. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$191,130
  13. Product Manager (Industrial)$191,130
  14. Field Service Manager$191,130
  15. Senior Applications Engineer$191,130
  16. Lead Field Service Engineer$191,130
  17. Traveling Field Service Engineer$191,130
  18. CFO (Manufacturing)$185,220
  19. Corporate Controller$185,220
  20. Plant Controller$185,220
  21. VP of Finance$185,220
  22. Division Controller$185,220
  23. Assistant Plant Controller$185,220
  24. FP&A Manager (Operations)$185,220
  25. Senior Plant Controller$185,220

Bars show the top 25 of 363 ranked. The table below lists all 363. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Virginia, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$193,700$310,740$434,5804,8700.9
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$193,700$310,740$434,5804,8700.9
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$193,700$310,740$434,5804,8700.9
4VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
5Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
6Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
7National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
8Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
9National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
10Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
11Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
12Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
13Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
14Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
15Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
16Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
17Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$134,490$191,130$236,6909,6700.57
18CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
19Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
20Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
21VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
22Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
23Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
24FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
25Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
26Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$146,320$185,220$224,13020,8500.94
27Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
28Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
29Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
30VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
31Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
32Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
33NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
34Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
35Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
36Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
37Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
38Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
39Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
40Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
41R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
42R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
43Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
44Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
45Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,770$176,160$213,1804,3900.75
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,250$166,230$195,1903,5401.59
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,250$166,230$195,1903,5401.59
54S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
55Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
56Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
57Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,250$166,230$195,1903,5401.59
58Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
59Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
60Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
61EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
62Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,250$166,230$195,1903,5401.59
63Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$138,250$166,230$195,1903,5401.59
64Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$138,670$166,230$195,19021,5601.31
65Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$129,800$165,980$209,9605,7700.99
66Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
67Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
68Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
69Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
70Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
71Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$116,920$148,160$181,6605,0601.24
72PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,600$136,460$171,09088,2801.98
73MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,600$136,460$171,09088,2801.98
74SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,600$136,460$171,09088,2801.98
75Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,600$136,460$171,09088,2801.98
76Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$106,600$136,460$171,09088,2801.98
77Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,680$136,380$156,0807901.42
78Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,680$136,380$156,0807901.42
79MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,680$136,380$156,0807901.42
80Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,680$136,380$156,0807901.42
81Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,680$136,380$156,0807901.42
82Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
83Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
84Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
85Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
86Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
87Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
88Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
89Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
90Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
91VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
92Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
93Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
94QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
95Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
96Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
97FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
98FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
99Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
100QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
101Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
102Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
103Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
104Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
105Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
106Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
107Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
108Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
109QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
110Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
111CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
112Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
113Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
114Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,550$128,230$167,1802,5700.4
115VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
116VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
117Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
118General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
119Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
120EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
121Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
122Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,240$122,080$178,490103,5901.12
123Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$85,550$120,840$158,05043,8601.56
124Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$85,550$120,840$158,05043,8601.56
125VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
126Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
127Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
128Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
129Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
130Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
131Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
132Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
133Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
134Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
135Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
136Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
137Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
138Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$93,570$119,140$157,2503,3800.58
139Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
140Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
141Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
142Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
143Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
144Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
145Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
146Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
147Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,450$119,030$148,3207,2601.38
148Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,840$116,720$137,4006201.03
149Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,840$116,720$137,4006201.03
150Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$83,840$116,720$137,4006201.03
151Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,820$116,540$153,5702,9500.71
152Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,820$116,540$153,5702,9500.71
153Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,820$116,540$153,5702,9500.71
154Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
155Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
156Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
157Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
158Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
159Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
160Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
161Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
162Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
163Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
164Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
165CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,410$104,180$131,2507,4700.95
166Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
167Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
168Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
169Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
170Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
171Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
172Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
173Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
174Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
175Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
176Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
177Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
178Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
179Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
180Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
181Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
182Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
183Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
184Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
185Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
186Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
187Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
188Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
189Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
190Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
191Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
192EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
193VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
194Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
195Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
196Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
197Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
198Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
199Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
200Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,550$102,550$130,8105,5800.58
201NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$79,620$98,410$110,9303,7202.35
202Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$65,980$96,650$136,6601,6400.75
203QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,120$93,620$134,9404,5601
204Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,970$93,590$129,730700.21
205Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$73,970$93,590$129,730700.21
206Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,250$93,290$123,51047,1001.23
207Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,250$93,290$123,51047,1001.23
208Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,250$93,290$123,51047,1001.23
209Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$74,250$93,290$123,51047,1001.23
210Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,640$90,800$113,9203,9101.05
211Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,640$90,800$113,9203,9101.05
212Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,640$90,800$113,9203,9101.05
213Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$65,100$89,210$120,39022,1201.7
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,730$80,770$99,72016,9101.04
223Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,570$80,380$104,97015,1901.38
224Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,570$80,380$104,97015,1901.38
225Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,570$80,380$104,97015,1901.38
226Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,550$74,880$97,0705701.39
227CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,570$74,390$87,0203300.43
228Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
229Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
230Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
231Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
232Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
233CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
234Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
235Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,970$74,150$93,41013,5300.76
236Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$61,380$72,730$99,1203300.75
237PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,150$71,320$79,6201,5700.91
238Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,150$71,320$79,6201,5700.91
239Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,150$71,320$79,6201,5700.91
240Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,150$71,320$79,6201,5700.91
241Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$54,770$66,600$77,6301,1200.99
242Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,210$64,050$74,6603900.26
243Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,210$64,050$74,6603900.26
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,780$64,020$79,1509,4700.82
262Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$48,950$63,000$77,9307601.74
263Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$48,950$63,000$77,9307601.74
264Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,410$62,900$78,19023,6301.18
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,020$62,130$77,30014,8300.9
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,020$62,130$77,30014,8300.9
267Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
268Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
269Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
270Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
271Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
272Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,980$61,780$75,5908,4900.82
273CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
2745-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
275Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
276CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
277Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
278Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
279EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
280CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
281Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
282Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
283Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
284Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
285Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,900$61,290$71,4705,6600.75
286GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,250$59,970$65,0302,0400.55
287Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,250$59,970$65,0302,0400.55
288Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,910$59,730$73,44014,6901.36
289Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
290TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
291Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
292Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
293Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
294Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
295Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
296Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
297Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
298Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
299Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
300Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,020$59,180$65,40010,1000.92
301Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,280$53,360$66,5901,8200.99
302QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$41,460$51,850$65,4601,3700.9
303MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$45,760$51,430$62,0706900.65
304CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,660$49,590$58,8501,8900.42
305Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
306Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
307CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
308Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
309Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
310First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
311Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
312Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
313Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
314Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
315Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
316Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,710$49,590$62,1409,8300.62
317Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,850$49,160$55,6904100.49
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,380$47,300$52,8901,7900.39
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$41,380$47,300$52,8901,7900.39
320Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,470$46,920$54,42019,3200.94
321Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,180$45,370$50,3101,6800.42
322Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,530$45,220$52,5601,4900.92
323Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$44,660$49,8204,9300.76
324Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$44,660$49,8204,9300.76
325SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$44,660$49,8204,9300.76
326Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$44,660$49,8204,9300.76
327Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
328Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
329Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
330Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
331Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
332Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
333Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,490$44,290$50,74020,3800.94
334Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,040$44,020$54,2403,2100.84
335Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,920$39,140$43,0701600.37
336Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
337Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
338Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
339Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
340CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
341Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
342Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
343Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
344Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
345Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
346Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
347Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
348Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
349Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
350Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
351Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
352Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
353Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
354Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,270$38,340$47,9004,9700.75
355Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,790$37,810$41,2901,1900.69
356Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
357Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
358Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
359Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
360Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
361Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,670$36,030$55,7605700.64
362Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,020$35,170$38,73065,9701.13
363Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,020$35,170$38,73065,9701.13

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Sales Engineer, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer.

What should you know about metros in Virginia?

Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VAAll roles in this metro Charlottesville, VAAll roles in this metro Harrisonburg, VAAll roles in this metro Lynchburg, VAAll roles in this metro Richmond, VAAll roles in this metro Roanoke, VAAll roles in this metro Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VAAll roles in this metro Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCAll roles in this metro Winchester, VA-WVAll roles in this metro

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Virginia. 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 Virginia, the Plant Manager is benchmarked using the Industrial Production Managers occupation (SOC 11-3051). For manufacturing occupations in Virginia, 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.

In Charlottesville, VA, the median is $120,380, with a middle band width of 69,560. The P25 is $96,820 and P75 is $166,380. With only 50 employees reported, these figures emphasize the need to treat data with caution, as niche manufacturing environments will have vastly different leadership requirements and corresponding compensation profiles.

For manufacturing occupations in Virginia, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. A location quotient of 1.19 indicates a relatively high density of these professionals. Manufacturing Headhunters advises that recruiters consider these metrics alongside the specialized needs of their particular site.

National median figures provide context for broader recruitment strategy. The CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) has a national median of $213,990, whereas Virginia registers $310,740. VP of Sales (SOC 11-2022) national median is $148,270, and Virginia shows $191,130. CFO (SOC 11-3031) national median is $166,570, while Virginia reports $185,220. The Skilled Mechanical Assembler (SOC 51-2031) has a national median of $53,710, with Virginia at $36,030. Sanitation Technician (SOC 37-2011) has a national median of $36,840, compared to $35,170 in Virginia. These figures highlight regional differences in pay structure that necessitate careful local adjustment.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Virginia, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Why is the employee count in Charlottesville so small?

The BLS reports employment counts based on survey data. Low counts reflect a smaller sampling of the specific occupation in that designated metropolitan area.

Can I trust the median for a role with few reported employees?

Data with small sample sizes carries higher volatility. Use it for general guidance but confirm with real-time market screening or internal hiring data.

What is the primary value of the P75 in this data?

For manufacturing occupations in Virginia, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

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