Manufacturing
A prosperous local manufacturing sector requires affordable and reliable utilities, a skilled labor force, and good labor relations. Cortland County possesses all of these, as reflected in a concentration of manufacturing workers here that is higher than both the state and national averages.
Median Wage of Manufacturing Employees
| Occupation Code | Occupation Title | Central New York NMA |
|---|---|---|
| 51-1011 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $62,890 |
| 51-4041 | Machinists | $40,610 |
| 51-9399 | Production Workers, All Other | $30,440 |
Source: NYS DOL August 2016