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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Albany, GA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. VP of Sales (Industrial)$128,020
  2. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$128,020
  3. Director of Sales$128,020
  4. National Sales Manager$128,020
  5. Key Account Manager$128,020
  6. National Account Manager$128,020
  7. Business Development Manager$128,020
  8. Territory Sales Manager$128,020
  9. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$128,020
  10. Product Manager (Industrial)$128,020
  11. Field Service Manager$128,020
  12. Senior Applications Engineer$128,020
  13. Lead Field Service Engineer$128,020
  14. Traveling Field Service Engineer$128,020
  15. CFO (Manufacturing)$126,720
  16. Corporate Controller$126,720
  17. Plant Controller$126,720
  18. VP of Finance$126,720
  19. Division Controller$126,720
  20. Assistant Plant Controller$126,720
  21. FP&A Manager (Operations)$126,720
  22. Senior Plant Controller$126,720
  23. Senior Cost Accountant$126,720
  24. Plant Manager$124,350
  25. Plant Director / Site Director$124,350

Bars show the top 25 of 283 ranked. The table below lists all 283. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Albany, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
2Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
3Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
4National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
5Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
6National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
7Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
8Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
9Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
10Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
11Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
12Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
13Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
14Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,490$128,020$174,1201400.57
15CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
16Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
17Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
18VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
19Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
20Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
21FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
22Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
23Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,470$126,720$169,0101600.5
24Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
25Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
26Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
27Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
28Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
29Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
30Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
31Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
32Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
33VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
34Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
35Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
36QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
37Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
38Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
39FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
40FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
41Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
42QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
43Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
44Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
45Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
46Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
47Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
48Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
49Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
50Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
51QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
52Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
53CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
54Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
55Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
56Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$81,540$124,350$132,710800.85
57PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,220$124,230$132,6102900.46
58MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,220$124,230$132,6102900.46
59SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,220$124,230$132,6102900.46
60Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,220$124,230$132,6102900.46
61Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,220$124,230$132,6102900.46
62Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$86,600$120,240$148,080400.48
63Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
64Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
65Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
66Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
67Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
68Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
69Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
70Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
71Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,600$115,210$146,150500.65
72Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
73EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
74EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
75Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
76Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
77Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
78S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
79Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
80Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
81Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
82Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
83Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
84EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
85Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$76,040$113,330$151,2402901.24
86VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
87Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
88Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
89Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
90Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
91Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
92Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
93Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
94Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
95Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
96Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
97Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
98Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
99Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,220$107,230$141,130600.77
100Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
101Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
102Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
103Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
104Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
105Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
106Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
107Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
108Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
109Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
110Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
111CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$78,880$104,500$134,080400.39
112Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
113Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
114Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
115Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
116Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
117Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
118Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
119Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
120Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
121Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
122Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
123Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
124Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
125Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
126Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
127Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
128Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
129Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
130Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
131Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
132Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
133Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
134Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
135Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
136Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
137Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
138EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
139VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
140Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
141Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
142Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
143Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
144Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
145Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
146Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$91,470$104,100$105,680700.52
147Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,590$98,850$125,3901300.33
148Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,590$98,850$125,3901300.33
149Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,000$86,920$94,520501.02
150Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,000$86,920$94,520501.02
151Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,000$86,920$94,520501.02
152VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
153VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
154Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
155General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
156Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
157EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
158Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
159Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,730$85,380$132,2101,1100.84
160Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,960$73,980$93,3403900.72
161Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,960$73,980$93,3403900.72
162Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,960$73,980$93,3403900.72
163Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,960$73,980$93,3403900.72
164Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
165Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
166Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
167Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
168Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
169Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
170Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
171Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
172Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
173Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
174Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
175Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
176Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
177Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
178Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
179Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
180End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
181Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$55,850$73,230$80,9102801.71
182PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,850$71,740$75,090903.66
183Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,850$71,740$75,090903.66
184Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,850$71,740$75,090903.66
185Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$64,850$71,740$75,090903.66
186Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
187Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
188Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
189Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
190Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
191CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
192Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
193Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,560$68,520$83,4302701.07
194Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
195Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
196Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
197Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
198Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
199Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
200Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
201Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
202Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,550$64,760$84,9903201.37
203Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,940$62,850$84,5701200.67
204CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
2055-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
206Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
207CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
208Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
209Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
210EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
211CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
212Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
213Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
214Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
215Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
216Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,350$60,840$74,910600.54
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,820$58,470$73,9201400.92
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,820$58,470$73,9201400.92
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,820$58,470$73,9201400.92
220Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,900$58,470$72,6902901.22
221Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,900$58,470$72,6902901.22
222Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,240$56,160$71,3303001.06
223Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
224Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
225Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
226Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
227Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
228Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,270$53,590$66,6302101.45
229Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$40,500$48,320$61,7801400.92
230Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
231TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
232Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
233Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
234Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
235Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
236Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
237Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
238Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
239Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
240Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
241Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,110$47,180$57,2901701.08
242Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$44,390$44,390$44,3901305.19
243Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
244Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
245CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
246Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
247Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
248First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
249Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
250Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
251Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
252Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
253Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
254Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$34,690$42,410$56,4901600.71
255Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
256Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
257Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
258Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
259CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
260Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
261Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
262Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
263Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
264Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
265Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
266Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
267Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
268Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
269Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
270Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
271Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
272Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
273Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,670$38,270$45,2701801.92
274Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$33,890$37,250$42,7502400.81
275Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
276Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
277Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
278Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
279Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
280Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
281Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,620$36,880$45,8602500.82
282Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,650$30,000$34,2106900.83
283Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,650$30,000$34,2106900.83

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State figures for Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Albany, GA. 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width of $79,630 illustrates the significant spread in sales leadership earnings in this region.

While the national median for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing is $215,500, the local figures map to a broader Sales Manager SOC that aggregates multiple industries. For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, 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. 57 shows that this role is distributed across the region rather than concentrated in a single sector.

For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role displays a middle band width of $68,540, confirming that financial leadership compensation is relatively clustered in this metro. Nationally, the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing industry suggests a median of $210,870, though the local data is tied to the broader Financial Managers SOC code. For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, 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. The location quotient of 0.5 demonstrates that this financial management role is not highly concentrated in local manufacturing.

Plant Managers in the Albany area report a median of $124,350, a decline of $3,410 compared to the prior year. For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. The Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing industry has a national median of $155,730, providing a high-level reference for the industrial sector. This role maps to the broader Industrial Production Managers SOC, which covers various facility operations. The location quotient of 0.85 indicates a stable presence for this role.

For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The band width for the middle 50% is $13,240, reflecting consistent compensation for this level of logistics oversight. Nationally, the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills industry sits at $62,160, but local data maps to the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks SOC. Because this broad classification covers all clerks, hiring managers should weigh the listed range against the specific supervisory duties of the lead position. The location quotient of 0.82 shows standard regional representation.

For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is quite narrow at $6,560, indicating standard pay levels for this labor category. The Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry median is $52,820, while the local data relies on the Janitors and Cleaners proxy SOC. The location quotient of 0.83 reflects a standard employment concentration. For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, 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.

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Which comparison metros are used for the Albany hub?

Warner Robins, GA and Columbus, GA-AL serve as the primary comparison points for this occupational review. These represent the localized industrial labor markets relevant to the Albany region.

What is the limitation of the broader occupation mapping for my role?

The BLS often maps specific titles into broader SOC codes to aggregate enough data. This means the reported median may include workers in other industries with different daily job tasks than those at a specialized manufacturing plant.

Does this data reflect performance bonuses or commission structures?

For manufacturing occupations in Albany, GA, 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.

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