The number one question that our team gets asked is what do we need to pay for this skillset to stay competitive?
Below, we break down manufacturing job wages by category. This data is the average from over 300 job placements made by Taldeco in the metro Detroit and Nashville areas in 2024.
Production and General Labor (Light Industrial)
Assembler/Production/Operator: $18.09/hour
Material Handler: $18.24/hour
Crane Operator: $18.63/hour
Quality Inspector: $19.00/hour
CNC Operator: $19.50/hour
Helpers: $20.14/hour
Skilled Trade Roles
Press/Brake Press Operator: $22.00/hour
Die & Mold Setter: $23.57/hour
Welder/Fabricator: $25.33/hour
CNC Machinist: $25.50/hour
Tool and Die Repair Technician: $28.12/hour
CNC Programmer: $28.45/hour
Tool and Die Maker: $31.00/hour
Process Technician: $31.00/hour
Robot Technician: $31.22/hour
Maintenance Technician: $31.22/hour
Technical and Engineering Roles
Industrial Engineer: $39.46/hour
Controls & Electrical Engineer: $44.55/hour
Mechanical Engineer: $40.13/hour
Process Engineer: $45.67/hour
Manufacturing Engineer: $42.43/hour
Both employers and employees need to know how much manufacturing position wages pay. Employers need to stay competitive with others in their market, while employees should know their wage potential.
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