Average Compensation for
Warehousing, Plant, Maintenance, and Engineering Professionals
Even in
today's difficult economy, it's smart to keep an eye out on what you earn
 When you
open your check a couple of times a month, how do you know you?re getting
what you?re worth? While a one-size-fits-all approach to compensation
comparison probably won?t give you any more than a general idea, it?s
worthwhile to take a look at what warehousing and manufacturing
professionals across the country are earning.
We visited two of the leading compensation websites,
www.salary.com and
www.payscale.com to do comparisons based on national median averages.
If you want to visit the site, you can drill down into your region and
other factors that may affect your compensation.
According to Salary.com, the average
warehouse manager is paid a median base salary of $50,046. The site
describes the duties of a warehouse manager as follows: ?He manages all
warehouse activities. Manages the warehouse ensuring the receipt,
co-ordination and safety of goods coming through a warehouse. Also ensures
that orders arrive and are dispatched on time to the appropriate
destinations and in the expected quantities. Requires a high school
diploma or its equivalent with 5-7 years of experience in the field or in
a related area. He?s familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A degree of
creativity and latitude is required. Leads and directs the work of others.
Typically reports to a senior manager.?
A Plant Manager earns a median salary of $72,000
annually, according to
www.payscale.com.
Salary.com describes a
warehouse supervisor as someone who: ?supervises the receiving,
storing, packing, and shipping of merchandise or materials. Maintains
stock records and schedules. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent with at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a
related area. He is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. A certain
degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a
manager.? The site reports that a warehouse supervisor on average
earns $38,628 annually in the United States.
The site reports that a typical
Warehouse Worker in the United States earns a median base
salary of $25,574.
Industrial engineers: Salary.com splits up Industrial Engineers into
five levels, each with its own skill-set description and salary range.
Median incomes range from $49,369 for Level I engineers to $82,429 for
Level V engineers.
Industrial Engineering Managers, according to
www.salary.com, earn a median average of $64,878 in the U.S. They ?Plan
and oversee layout of equipment, office, and production facilities.
Conducts studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial
utilization. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8
years of experience in the field or in a related area. They are familiar
with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages a group of industrial
engineers. Typically reports to an executive or head of a unit/department.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.?
A typical U.S.
Maintenance Supervisor earns a median base salary of $53,497. This
position is often called Building Supervisor or Building-and-Grounds
Supervisor. He ?Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who
repair and maintain buildings/facilities. Prepares work schedules, assigns
work, and oversees the work product.?
If you don?t your position listed here, it?s easy to
find comparison salaries, benefits, and other compensation studies online
through Google searches or sites like the ones mentioned above. You can
often adjust the study to take region, specific skills, number of direct
reporting employees, levels of responsibility, and years of experience
into account.
To comment on this article,
e-mail 24hours@cisco-eagle.com. |
|
