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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Wisconsin

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 333 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$208,350
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$208,350
  3. Senior Director of Operations$208,350
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$142,060
  5. Process Engineering Manager$142,060
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$142,060
  7. VP of Engineering$142,060
  8. Director of R&D$142,060
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$142,060
  10. NPI Manager$142,060
  11. Capital Projects Manager$142,060
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$142,060
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$142,060
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$142,060
  15. Director of Automation$142,060
  16. Automation Manager$142,060
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$142,060
  18. R&D Manager$142,060
  19. R&D Engineer$142,060
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$142,060
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$142,060
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$142,060
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$139,720
  24. Corporate Controller$139,720
  25. Plant Controller$139,720

Bars show the top 25 of 333 ranked. The table below lists all 333. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Wisconsin, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$152,760$208,350$318,910Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$152,760$208,350$318,910Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$152,760$208,350$318,910Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$126,500$142,060$170,5204,5501.09
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,820$139,720$178,16015,5300.98
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,710$134,870$178,66010,4800.87
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,290$133,490$168,2503,7300.89
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,080$124,990$156,2701,6101.01
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,080$124,990$156,2701,6101.01
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,080$124,990$156,2701,6101.01
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,080$124,990$156,2701,6101.01
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,080$124,990$156,2701,6101.01
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,740$122,660$138,59021,7300.68
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,740$122,660$138,59021,7300.68
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,740$122,660$138,59021,7300.68
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,740$122,660$138,59021,7300.68
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,740$122,660$138,59021,7300.68
57VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
58VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
59Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
60General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
61Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
62EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
63Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
64Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$79,360$118,730$171,13036,9100.56
65Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,690$117,970$138,4801,3001.33
66Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,690$117,970$138,4801,3001.33
67Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$97,690$117,970$138,4801,3001.33
68Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
69Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
70Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
71Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
72Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
73Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$90,640$110,360$129,9606900.24
74Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
75EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
76EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
77Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
78Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
79Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
80S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
81Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
82Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
83Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
84Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
85Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
86EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
87Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,570$107,050$152,98014,2401.21
88Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,290$103,620$128,6502,0100.68
89Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,290$103,620$128,6502,0100.68
90Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,290$103,620$128,6502,0100.68
91Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
92Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
93Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
94Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
95Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
96Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
97Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
98Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
99Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,200$99,700$123,1203,5500.94
100Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$74,700$97,660$119,5001100.28
101Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$74,700$97,660$119,5001100.28
102MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$74,700$97,660$119,5001100.28
103Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$74,700$97,660$119,5001100.28
104Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$74,700$97,660$119,5001100.28
105Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,720$97,580$123,85021,6101.07
106Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,720$97,580$123,85021,6101.07
107Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
108Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
109Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
110Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
111Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
112Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
113Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
114Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
115Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
116Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
117Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
118Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
119Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
120Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
121Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
122Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
123Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
124Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
125Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
126Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
127Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
128Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
129Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
130Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
131Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
132Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
133EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
134VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
135Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
136Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
137Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
138Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
139Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
140Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
141Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,410$96,980$111,13013,0701.89
142Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,330$96,210$109,6102800.66
143Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,330$96,210$109,6102800.66
144Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,330$96,210$109,6102800.66
145VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
146Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
147Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
148Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
149Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
150Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
151Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
152Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
153Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
154Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
155Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
156Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
157Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
158Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,660$95,900$128,3905,4101.29
159Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
160Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
161Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
162Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
163Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
164Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
165Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
166Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
167Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
168Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
169Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
170CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,920$95,870$106,9507,4701.33
171Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,700$84,750$104,8502,2500.84
172Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,700$84,750$104,8502,2500.84
173Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,700$84,750$104,8502,2500.84
174Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,860$83,020$107,0004101.67
175Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$66,860$83,020$107,0004101.67
176MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,610$82,630$90,7301,2201.6
177Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
178Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
179Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
180Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
181Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
182Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
183Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
184Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
185Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,990$82,570$101,69010,6400.91
186QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,400$82,530$101,1402,9700.91
187Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,000$79,400$100,80025,1000.92
188Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,000$79,400$100,80025,1000.92
189Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,000$79,400$100,80025,1000.92
190Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,000$79,400$100,80025,1000.92
191Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,790$78,800$98,6405,7100.72
192Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,790$78,800$98,6405,7100.72
193Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$63,790$78,800$98,6405,7100.72
194Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,760$78,730$96,7201,9201.22
195Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,820$76,540$93,78014,3101
196Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$63,620$76,290$84,3305801.98
197PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,680$74,980$84,2308500.69
198Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,680$74,980$84,2308500.69
199Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,680$74,980$84,2308500.69
200Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,680$74,980$84,2308500.69
201NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$58,890$74,940$91,1704800.43
202Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
203Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
204Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
205Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
206Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
207CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
208Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
209Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,790$74,840$84,23025,5002
210Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,680$70,880$85,2109,2400.99
211Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,680$68,120$77,1602,4502.27
212Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,680$68,120$77,1602,4502.27
213Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$53,530$67,720$85,1104400.54
214CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,400$67,460$72,5501,6102.99
215Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
216Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
217Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
218Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
219Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
220Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
221Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
222Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
223Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
224Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
225Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
226Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
227Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
228Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
229Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
230Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
231End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
232Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,270$66,620$77,80013,8701.67
233Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,160$64,560$78,36011,1400.94
234Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,160$64,560$78,36011,1400.94
235Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,000$62,720$67,800900.29
236Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$52,000$62,720$67,800900.29
237Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$50,840$61,710$79,1006,6300.86
238Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$50,360$61,060$73,7003201.03
239QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,480$59,440$67,8401,0901
240CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
2415-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
242Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
243CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
244Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
245Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
246EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
247CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
248Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
249Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
250Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
251Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
252Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,430$59,110$63,35012,7002.34
253Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
254Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
255Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
256Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
257Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
258Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,820$58,540$66,1109,1401.24
259Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
260TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
261Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
262Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
263Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
264Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
265Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
266Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
267Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
268Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
269Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
270Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,320$58,410$62,22015,3201.95
271Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$48,190$57,640$63,3401,1501.92
272Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
273Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
274Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
275Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
276Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
277Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,440$54,240$60,0108601.33
278CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,170$52,690$61,9908,3302.6
279Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$48,480$51,750$59,3001,8001.37
280GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,110$50,870$60,5902,7301.03
281Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,110$50,870$60,5902,7301.03
282Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$42,900$50,230$64,7603,1902.77
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,410$49,610$59,80017,6701.56
295Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,930$49,270$58,5607,9602.46
296Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$43,930$49,270$58,5607,9602.46
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,130$47,720$58,27012,1500.83
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$40,800$47,490$55,02020,9801.36
305Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,080$47,330$59,7708,1202.97
306Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,360$45,470$48,7508,7001.86
307Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,360$45,470$48,7508,7001.86
308SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,360$45,470$48,7508,7001.86
309Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,360$45,470$48,7508,7001.86
310Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,840$44,230$49,5608,5903.02
311Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$38,580$44,060$45,6502500.83
312Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
313Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
314Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
315Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
316CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
317Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
318Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
319Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
320Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
321Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
322Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
323Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
324Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
325Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
326Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
327Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
328Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
329Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
330Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$42,850$48,6005,9501.25
331Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,290$40,590$51,5903400.27
332Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,370$37,000$44,08045,6401.09
333Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$34,370$37,000$44,08045,6401.09

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Plant Manager, Plant Director / Site Director, Assistant Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift), Plant Startup / Launch Manager, Sanitation Manager, VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer, Director of Quality, Quality Manager, QC Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, FSQA Manager, FSQA Director, Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Semiconductor Fab Technician, QA Manager, Production Superintendent, Area Manager, Value Stream Manager, Department Manager, Sanitation Supervisor, Bilingual Production Supervisor, Second Shift Production Supervisor, Third Shift Production Supervisor, QC Lab Manager, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor.

What should you know about metros in Wisconsin?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin, the Plant Manager is benchmarked against the broader Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051). Manufacturing Headhunters notes that Wisconsin's diverse industrial backbone makes this broad occupation a reasonably accurate proxy for general leadership pay. For manufacturing occupations in Wisconsin, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, shows a median for the CEO/President role of $233,760, with a middle band width of 223,540. The P25 is $165,190 and P75 is $388,730. A location quotient of 1.38 indicates a high concentration of leadership roles in this sector for the region. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that these figures reflect a snapshot and should be balanced against the specific scale and complexity of the manufacturer. Recruitment for executive talent in Wisconsin often requires analyzing these bands to understand the spread between standard and high-level leadership pay.

Nationally, the CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) median is $213,990, while Wisconsin shows $208,350. Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) have a national median of $171,270, compared to $142,060 in Wisconsin. The CFO (SOC 11-3031) national median is $166,570, while Wisconsin reports $139,720. The Food Process Operator (SOC 51-3099) reports a national median of $39,680, and Wisconsin shows $40,590. Sanitation Technician (SOC 37-2011) has a national median of $36,840, compared to $37,000 in Wisconsin. These figures demonstrate that Wisconsin’s pay for management is slightly lower than national benchmarks, whereas production roles are largely aligned.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Wisconsin, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Focus on the band width rather than the change to understand stable pay ranges.

How do I account for the median change in executive pay?

For manufacturing occupations in Wisconsin, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Focus on the band width rather than the change to understand stable pay ranges.

Is the location quotient useful for executive hiring?

It helps identify regions with a higher density of corporate and leadership roles. Use it to gauge where your talent competition is most active.

Why is there such a wide range for executive roles?

Executive responsibilities vary exponentially based on revenue and personnel size. These broad occupational bands reflect that underlying variance.

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