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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Abilene, TX

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 312 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$165,770
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$165,770
  3. Senior Director of Operations$165,770
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$156,940
  5. Process Engineering Manager$156,940
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$156,940
  7. VP of Engineering$156,940
  8. Director of R&D$156,940
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$156,940
  10. NPI Manager$156,940
  11. Capital Projects Manager$156,940
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$156,940
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$156,940
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$156,940
  15. Director of Automation$156,940
  16. Automation Manager$156,940
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$156,940
  18. R&D Manager$156,940
  19. R&D Engineer$156,940
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$156,940
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$156,940
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$156,940
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,920
  24. Corporate Controller$134,920
  25. Plant Controller$134,920

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Abilene, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$121,980$165,770$236,100400.41
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$121,980$165,770$236,100400.41
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$121,980$165,770$236,100400.41
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,730$156,940$176,920400.35
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,600$134,920$187,1603100.77
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,450$114,900$156,9202600.86
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,470$111,020$161,9202800.9
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,900$108,830$135,700900.77
93Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$98,590$107,640$127,350800.79
94Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
95Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
96Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
97Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
98Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
99Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
100Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
101Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
102Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,950$106,340$125,050500.53
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,030$103,760$130,3002500.31
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,030$103,760$130,3002500.31
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,030$103,760$130,3002500.31
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,030$103,760$130,3002500.31
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,030$103,760$130,3002500.31
108Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
109Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
110Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
111Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
112Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
113Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
114Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
115Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
116Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
117Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
118Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
119CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,730$99,460$123,900500.37
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$96,840$97,510400.23
155VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
156VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
157Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
158General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
159Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
160EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
161Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
162Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$86,200$139,6302,1201.25
163Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,900$82,230$100,8704000.77
164Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,900$82,230$100,8704000.77
165VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
166Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
167Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
168Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
169Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
170Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
171Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
172Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
173Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
174Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
175Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
176Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
177Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
178Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,450$82,200$116,2601101.04
179Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$81,410$97,220700.9
180Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$81,410$97,220700.9
181Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$65,990$81,410$97,220700.9
182Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,570$76,330$90,600600.88
183Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,570$76,330$90,600600.88
184Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,570$76,330$90,600600.88
185Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,190$75,410$98,3405500.78
186Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,190$75,410$98,3405500.78
187Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,190$75,410$98,3405500.78
188Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,190$75,410$98,3405500.78
189PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,160$73,750$87,090601.81
190Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,160$73,750$87,090601.81
191Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,160$73,750$87,090601.81
192Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,160$73,750$87,090601.81
193Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
194Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
195Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
196Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
197Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
198Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
199Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
200Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
201Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,670$73,170$91,7004301.45
202Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,520$66,020$83,5501800.87
203Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,520$66,020$83,5501800.87
204Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,520$66,020$83,5501800.87
205Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,190$64,480$88,4701400.58
206Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
207Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
208Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
209Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
210Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
211CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
212Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
213Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,190$76,9703401.04
214Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
215Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
216Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
217Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
218Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
219Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
220Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
221Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
222Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
223Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
224Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
225Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
226Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
227Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
228Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
229Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
230End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
231Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,530$57,220$71,3202801.31
232CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
2335-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
234Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
235CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
236Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
237Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
238EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
239CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
240Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
241Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
242Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
243Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
244Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,010$56,160$61,100600.44
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,570$56,080$71,8502900.98
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,570$56,080$71,8502900.98
247Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,450$54,330$64,1102601.3
248Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
249TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
250Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
251Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
252Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
253Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
254Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
255Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
256Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
257Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
258Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
259Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,480$48,160$59,8002901.44
260Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
261Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
262CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
263Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
264Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
265First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
266Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
267Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
268Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
269Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
270Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
271Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,160$48,050$64,5302400.83
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,830$47,660$64,1701200.64
278Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$43,120$47,400$60,2605001.37
279CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,990$44,870$52,190901.04
280Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,330$40,000$45,300600.76
281Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,330$40,000$45,300600.76
282Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
283Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
284Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
285Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
286Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
287Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
288Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,200$38,940$44,9702900.74
289Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$34,230$37,970$45,6401700.46
290Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,720$36,030$40,080400.59
291Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$33,210$35,180$39,770401.29
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,980$34,360$46,110500.44
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,520$30,020$35,7709300.87
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,520$30,020$35,7709300.87

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Abilene, TX. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters provides this industrial salary review for Abilene, TX, utilizing May 2025 BLS reports. The roles examined include CEO / President, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, CFO, Production Technician, and Sanitation Technician. We contrast these local medians with national occupational benchmarks and national industry sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in Abilene, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Management roles in Abilene display a mix of national alignment and local deviation. The CEO / President reports a median of $165,770, which is lower than the $213,990 national median. Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn a median of $156,940, tracking closer to the national median of $171,270. CFOs (Manufacturing) earn a median of $134,920, trailing the national $166,570 mark. This suggests that while executive and engineering compensation is substantial, it remains more conservative than the national industrial average.

For manufacturing occupations in Abilene, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Production Technicians in Abilene earn a median of $34,360, while the national median is $40,110. Sanitation Technicians earn $30,020, compared to the $36,840 national median. The band width for CEOs in Abilene is $114,120, indicating high pay volatility at the top, while the band width for Sanitation Technicians is a much tighter $9,250. These differences emphasize that technical and production workers are paid within a more standardized regional band, whereas executive compensation depends heavily on individual experience and firm size in the Abilene market.

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Which comparison metros are provided for Abilene?

San Angelo, TX and Wichita Falls, TX are the specific comparison metros used in this analysis to provide regional context for industrial management pay.

Is the production technician role broad or niche?

It is mapped to the broader 'Production Workers, All Other' SOC code. This category includes a variety of production tasks that do not fit into other specific machine-operator categories.

How should I interpret the location quotient in Abilene?

The location quotient of 0.44 for production technicians reflects how concentrated these jobs are in Abilene relative to the nation. It does not measure the difficulty of hiring or the absolute pay level.

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