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Pioneer Search Group | October 2025 Updates

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What Are Competitive Salaries in Material Handling & Automation Market?

The material handling and automation market is booming. The automated material handling equipment market was worth USD 65.74 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to grow at ~9.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

With rapid advancements in robotics, AI integration, and supply chain automation, the demand for skilled professionals continues to climb. This surge is creating upward pressure on salaries, making it critical for both employers and professionals to understand what truly counts as “competitive pay.”

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The material handling and automation market is booming. The automated material handling equipment market was worth USD 65.74 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to grow at ~9.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

With rapid advancements in robotics, AI integration, and supply chain automation, the demand for skilled professionals continues to climb. This surge is creating upward pressure on salaries, making it critical for both employers and professionals to understand what truly counts as “competitive pay.”

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What Makes a Great Candidate-Company Fit?

Some Industries Thrive Even as Rates Stay High

Quick Tips for Hiring Managers – Conducting Effective Candidate Interviews

What Makes a Great Candidate-Company Fit?

Some Industries Thrive Even as Rates Stay High

Quick Tips for Hiring Managers – Conducting Effective Candidate Interviews

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At Pioneer Search Group, we understand a change in your career or employment is a huge decision and if you’re going to make a move it has to be the right one. We use the old-fashioned method of getting to know the people involved and we can’t do that with an automated computer search. For us to properly advise you on your next career move, we need to get to know you.

Project Engineer – Conveyor Integration (NJ, MI, or KY)

  • Join a fast-growing conveyor integrator focused on delivering advanced material handling solutions.

  • Work on projects involving case/sortation and pallet conveying systems from design through implementation.

  • Ideal candidates will have prior conveyor integration experience and be located in New Jersey, Michigan, or Kentucky

Major Account Sales Representative – Lift Truck Dealer (Southeast US)

  • Join a leading lift truck dealer with a strong market presence.

  • Focus on large, complex accounts requiring proven relationship-building and solution selling.

  • Must have prior lift truck equipment sales experience.

Are you currently successful in your material handling / automation career but looking for a career change? Let’s talk!

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Are your compensation packages competitive in today’s market?

At Pioneer Search Group, we’ve analyzed the latest trends and salary data across the material handling and automation sector, giving you the insights you need to stay ahead.

Our 2025 Material Handling & Automation Salary Survey reveals current compensation ranges for key roles, regional differences, and market trends shaping hiring decisions.

Whether you’re:

  • A professional evaluating your market value

  • An employer looking to attract and retain top talent

  • Or a leader planning for growth in a competitive landscape

…this report is your go-to resource for accurate, up-to-date compensation insights.

Stay informed. Stay competitive.

Download Our Salary Survey
Download Our Salary Survey
Download Our Salary Survey

About Pioneer Search Group

We recruit the old fashioned way. That’s what makes us different. We use a personalized selection process to match individuals with employers. We are skilled recruiters who know how to find someone who isn’t necessarily looking for a new opportunity. Know what you’re looking for in an employee? We’ll find it!

pioneersearchgroup.com | 616-742-1505

About Pioneer Search Group

We recruit the old fashioned way. That’s what makes us different. We use a personalized selection process to match individuals with employers. We are skilled recruiters who know how to find someone who isn’t necessarily looking for a new opportunity. Know what you’re looking for in an employee? We’ll find it!

pioneersearchgroup.com | 616-742-1505

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