Manufacturing Report 2025

MANUFACTURING WAGES

Wage Highlights

Wage growth in many manufacturing occupations slowed generally from 2022 to 2024 compared to 2020 to 2022, although not universally. Though companies report fewer challenges attracting and retaining talent compared to previous years, many are still increasing wages to meet labor demands.

Wage Growth Comparison

2020-2022

2022-2024

Electrician II (Journeyman)

Quality Inspector/Auditor II

Painter (Production)

Tool & Die Maker III

Maintenance Person (General)

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%

16% 18% 20%

Year-over-year growth

Source: The Employers Association

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