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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in West 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 352 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$151,950
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$151,950
  3. Senior Director of Operations$151,950
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$149,430
  5. Process Engineering Manager$149,430
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$149,430
  7. VP of Engineering$149,430
  8. Director of R&D$149,430
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$149,430
  10. NPI Manager$149,430
  11. Capital Projects Manager$149,430
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$149,430
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$149,430
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$149,430
  15. Director of Automation$149,430
  16. Automation Manager$149,430
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$149,430
  18. R&D Manager$149,430
  19. R&D Engineer$149,430
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$149,430
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$149,430
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$149,430
  23. Purchasing Manager$147,220
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$147,220
  25. Procurement Manager$147,220

Bars show the top 25 of 352 ranked. The table below lists all 352. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in West Virginia, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$151,950$253,8701,7001.84
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$151,950$253,8701,7001.84
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$97,550$151,950$253,8701,7001.84
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,760$149,430$177,7404200.42
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,650$147,220$167,8301800.47
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,650$147,220$167,8301800.47
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,650$147,220$167,8301800.47
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,650$147,220$167,8301800.47
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$122,650$147,220$167,8301800.47
28Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$134,000$135,260$141,740400.15
29Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$134,000$135,260$141,740400.15
30Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$134,000$135,260$141,740400.15
31Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,600$129,210$165,7701601.65
32Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,600$129,210$165,7701601.65
33MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,600$129,210$165,7701601.65
34Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,600$129,210$165,7701601.65
35Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$101,600$129,210$165,7701601.65
36Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
37EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
38EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
39Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
40Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
41Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
42S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
43Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
44Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
45Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
46Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
47Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
48EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
49Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,680$124,940$163,0303,6401.3
50PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,700$121,000$142,6102,6500.35
51MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,700$121,000$142,6102,6500.35
52SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,700$121,000$142,6102,6500.35
53Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,700$121,000$142,6102,6500.35
54Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,700$121,000$142,6102,6500.35
55Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$93,640$120,020$158,9005100.52
56Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
57Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
58Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
59Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
60Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
61Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,730$118,800$136,9906600.95
62Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
63Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
64Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
65Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
66Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
67Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
68Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
69Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
70Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$88,610$113,420$132,7205000.55
71CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
72Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
73Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
74VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
75Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
76Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
77FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
78Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
79Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,280$113,140$153,3702,6100.69
80Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
81Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
82Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
83Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
84Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
85Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
86Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
87Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
88Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
89VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
90Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
91Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
92QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
93Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
94Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
95FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
96FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
97Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
98QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
99Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
100Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
101Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
102Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
103Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
104Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
105Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
106Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
107QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
108Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
109CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
110Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
111Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
112Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,480$111,760$141,7501,0000.9
113Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
114Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
115Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
116Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
117Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
118Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
119Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
120Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
121Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
122Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
123Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
124Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
125Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
126Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
127Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
128Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
129Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
130Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
131Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
132Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
133Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
134Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
135Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
136Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
137Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
138Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
139EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
140VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
141Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
142Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
143Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
144Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
145Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
146Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
147Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,820$108,360$141,3708500.51
148VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
149Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
150Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
151Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
152Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
153Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
154Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
155Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
156Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
157Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
158Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
159Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
160Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
161Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,520$98,230$120,0105300.53
162Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
163Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
164Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
165Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
166Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
167Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
168Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
169Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
170Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
171Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
172Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
173CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,910$97,390$118,4907600.57
174Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$95,050$118,6806100.87
175Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$95,050$118,6806100.87
176Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,010$95,050$118,6806100.87
177VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
178Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
179Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
180National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
181Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
182National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
183Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
184Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
185Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
186Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
187Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
188Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
189Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
190Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$68,410$94,830$134,3201,1100.39
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,370$91,780$125,0502,5200.52
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,370$91,780$125,0502,5200.52
193Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,150$86,560$109,3001,0201.61
194Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,150$86,560$109,3001,0201.61
195Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$58,150$86,560$109,3001,0201.61
196Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$73,730$85,560$111,3601800.49
197QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$72,350$82,690$106,7103300.42
198VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
199VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
200Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
201General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
202Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
203EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
204Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
205Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,550$82,500$125,18015,3000.97
206Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$65,280$81,710$83,7603805.02
207Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$65,280$81,710$83,7603805.02
208NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$61,110$81,330$95,5704501.66
209Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,830$75,670$94,5201,1300.51
210PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,970$74,920$86,9402200.75
211Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,970$74,920$86,9402200.75
212Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,970$74,920$86,9402200.75
213Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,970$74,920$86,9402200.75
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,260$73,320$91,6604,9000.75
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,260$73,320$91,6604,9000.75
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,260$73,320$91,6604,9000.75
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,260$73,320$91,6604,9000.75
218Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
219Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
220Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
221Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
222Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
223Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
224Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
225Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
226Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,630$71,360$100,3404,0701.46
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,450$68,990$90,1803,1201.03
235MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,800$67,270$68,5703301.8
236GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,990$66,060$92,6201,1901.89
237Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,990$66,060$92,6201,1901.89
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,610$64,810$83,9204,2901.25
239Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,520$64,270$95,8701,7200.91
240Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,520$64,270$95,8701,7200.91
241Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,520$64,270$95,8701,7200.91
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,780$61,710$79,8103,1501.59
260QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,650$58,750$70,1302300.89
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,710$56,290$75,7207500.42
267Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$39,720$54,830$59,8101700.9
268Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,740$52,420$68,7002,6700.95
269Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,740$52,420$68,7002,6700.95
270Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,620$51,440$65,6201000.33
271CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,390$49,630$56,0001600.2
272Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$38,400$48,850$60,7901,6900.91
273Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
274TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
275Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
276Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
277Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
278Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
279Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
280Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
281Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
282Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
283Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
284Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,900$48,810$60,1702,1001.12
285CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
2865-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
287Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
288CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
289Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
290Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
291EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
292CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
293Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
294Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
295Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
296Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
297Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$39,180$47,350$59,9101,7001.31
298Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
299Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
300CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
301Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
302Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
303First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
304Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
305Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
306Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
307Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
308Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
309Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,880$47,010$60,8002,7201.01
310Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,800$46,460$47,2601200.84
311Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$44,890$46,190$62,350400.17
312Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$44,890$46,190$62,350400.17
313Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,190$44,510$47,4205401.96
314Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,410$43,070$57,5702900.38
315Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,410$43,070$57,5702900.38
316Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,990$42,500$53,5704200.62
317Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,210$41,670$48,0401,4000.4
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,560$41,200$49,2604700.72
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,760$40,260$40,8805600.5
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,760$40,260$40,8805600.5
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,760$40,260$40,8805600.5
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,760$40,260$40,8805600.5
323Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
324Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
325Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
326Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
327Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
328Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
329Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,290$39,940$49,4002,6600.72
330Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
331Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
332Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
333Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
334CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
335Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
336Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
337Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
338Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
339Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
340Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
341Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
342Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
343Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
344Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
345Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
346Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
347Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
348Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,470$39,500$46,8602,2601.99
349Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,020$39,450$49,340801.14
350Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,240$37,750$38,5501000.35
351Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,800$30,980$37,6709,3400.94
352Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,800$30,980$37,6709,3400.94

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler.

What should you know about metros in West Virginia?

Beckley, WVAll roles in this metro Charleston, WVAll roles in this metro Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHAll roles in this metro Morgantown, WVAll roles in this metro Parkersburg-Vienna, WVAll roles in this metro Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OHAll roles in this metro Wheeling, WV-OHAll roles in this metro

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: West 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 West Virginia, the Plant Manager is analyzed using the Industrial Production Managers occupation (SOC 11-3051). Manufacturing Headhunters recognizes that the broader occupation captures many roles, making it a general proxy for facility leadership. For manufacturing occupations in West Virginia, 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 46,030, with P25 at $95,720 and P75 at $141,750. These figures suggest a balanced wage environment, reflective of West Virginia's specific mix of legacy heavy industry and emerging niche production sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in West 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 1.65 in this metro underscores a significant concentration of these professionals, suggesting a more sound labor market in this niche than in other areas of the state. Manufacturing Headhunters reminds hiring managers that these statistics represent a foundational layer of the pay profile; localized production requirements and firm-specific roles will define the actual compensation offered to talent.

National context shows CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) with a median of $213,990 versus $151,950 in West Virginia. Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) have a national median of $171,270, compared to $149,430 in West Virginia. Purchasing Managers (SOC 11-3061) show a national median of $148,080, while West Virginia reports $147,220. Food Process Operators (SOC 51-3099) report a national median of $39,680 versus $37,750 in West Virginia. Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011) have a national median of $36,840, compared to $30,980 in West Virginia. These figures serve as a critical reference for recruitment, requiring careful internal calibration of job scope.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the location quotient affect my search for a manager?

A higher location quotient in a sector means there is a more established pool of local professional experience, though this does not translate directly to lower or higher pay.

What is the limitation of the broad occupation mapping?

It fails to differentiate the specific operational complexity and industry focus. Your hiring strategy must weigh specific technical needs against the generalized wage benchmarks.

Should I match the P75 to secure top candidates?

The P75 is a benchmark for high performance and tenure. If you need proven expertise, it is a starting point, but consider your full value proposition, not just salary.

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