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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Amarillo, 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 323 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$208,170
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$208,170
  3. Senior Director of Operations$208,170
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$162,220
  5. Process Engineering Manager$162,220
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$162,220
  7. VP of Engineering$162,220
  8. Director of R&D$162,220
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,220
  10. NPI Manager$162,220
  11. Capital Projects Manager$162,220
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,220
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,220
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,220
  15. Director of Automation$162,220
  16. Automation Manager$162,220
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,220
  18. R&D Manager$162,220
  19. R&D Engineer$162,220
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,220
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,220
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,220
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$143,350
  24. Corporate Controller$143,350
  25. Plant Controller$143,350

Bars show the top 25 of 323 ranked. The table below lists all 323. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Amarillo, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$130,660$208,170$333,990800.5
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$130,660$208,170$333,990800.5
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$130,660$208,170$333,990800.5
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,150$162,220$198,640600.34
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,190$143,350$195,6305500.82
32Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
33Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
34Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
35Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
36Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
37Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,590$134,380$167,110900.72
38Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
39Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
40Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
41Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
42Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
43Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
44Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
45Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
46Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
47VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
48Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
49Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
50QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
51Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
52Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
53FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
54FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
55Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
56QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
57Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
58Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
59Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
60Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
61Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
62Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
63Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
64Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
65QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
66Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
67CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
68Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
69Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
70Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,130$126,530$160,2801900.97
71Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,000$125,860$149,4201200.68
72Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,570$120,800$141,150701.11
73Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,570$120,800$141,150701.11
74Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,570$120,800$141,150701.11
75Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,570$120,800$141,150701.11
76Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,570$120,800$141,150701.11
77PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,130$116,530$134,4803200.24
78MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,130$116,530$134,4803200.24
79SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,130$116,530$134,4803200.24
80Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,130$116,530$134,4803200.24
81Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,130$116,530$134,4803200.24
82Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
83EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
84EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
85Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
86Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
87Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
88S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
89Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
90Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
91Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
92Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
93Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
94EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
95Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,410$113,990$153,3402900.59
96VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
97Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
98Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
99National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
100Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
101National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
102Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
103Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
104Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
105Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
106Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
107Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
108Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
109Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,460$113,350$163,0504200.82
110Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
111Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
112Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
113Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
114Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
115Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
116Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
117Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
118Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,810$106,130$128,430600.41
119Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
120Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
121Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
122Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
123Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
124Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
125Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
126Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
127Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
128Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
129Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
130CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,170$98,830$119,1701300.56
131Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
132Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
133Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
134Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
135Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
136Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
137Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
138Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
139Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
140Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
141Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
142Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
143Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
144Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
145Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
146Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
147Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
148Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
149Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
150Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
151Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
152Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
153Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
154Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
155Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
156Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
157EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
158VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
159Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
160Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
161Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
162Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
163Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
164Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
165Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,080$95,810$125,6602300.79
166Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,600$93,000$115,700900.72
167Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,600$93,000$115,700900.72
168Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,600$93,000$115,700900.72
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,370$91,120$123,9802201.27
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,270$85,770$130,5803,6101.29
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,820$83,210$104,7907300.86
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,820$83,210$104,7907300.86
193Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
194Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
195Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
196Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
197Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
198CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
199Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
200Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,660$76,700$84,8806801.27
201Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,220$76,200$92,7501,0700.93
202Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,220$76,200$92,7501,0700.93
203Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,220$76,200$92,7501,0700.93
204Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,220$76,200$92,7501,0700.93
205Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,520$75,350$94,7901301.19
206Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,520$75,350$94,7901301.19
207Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,520$75,350$94,7901301.19
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,550$72,580$92,1507001.42
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,230$71,840$78,2304901.26
218Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,920$64,470$78,9902700.82
219Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,920$64,470$78,9902700.82
220Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,920$64,470$78,9902700.82
221PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,760$63,270$85,600500.91
222Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,760$63,270$85,600500.91
223Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,760$63,270$85,600500.91
224Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,760$63,270$85,600500.91
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,300$59,590$70,8203300.93
243CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,440$59,070$59,0701901.4
244Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,600$57,470$70,7106401.29
245Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,600$57,470$70,7106401.29
246Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
247TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
248Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
249Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
250Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
251Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
252Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
253Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
254Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
255Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
256Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
257Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$55,460$60,0606201.86
258Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$43,450$54,360$67,6907501.24
259Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
260Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
261CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
262Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
263Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
264First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
265Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
266Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
267Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
268Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
269Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
270Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$44,210$53,970$61,5906801.42
271Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
272Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
273Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
274Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
275Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
276Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,300$51,740$63,3902600.83
277Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,760$49,840$61,0303501.07
278Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,050$49,690$56,8201601.2
279Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,050$49,690$56,8201601.2
280QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,610$44,610$47,560300.67
281Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,480$42,890$46,6005200.85
282CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
2835-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
284Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
285CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
286Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
287Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
288EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
289CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
290Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
291Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
292Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
293Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
294Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,650$41,900$64,1003601.59
295Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,770$41,850$46,190600.51
296Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
297Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
298Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
299Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
300CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
301Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
302Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
303Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
304Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
305Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
306Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
307Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
308Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
309Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
310Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
311Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
312Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
313Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
314Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,020$38,910$46,160500.26
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,710$38,220$44,5706300.97
322Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,100$34,280$38,4601,9801.13
323Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,100$34,280$38,4601,9801.13

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Sales 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, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, 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: Amarillo, 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?

Amarillo manufacturing leaders evaluate compensation across several critical roles, utilizing regional OEWS data to set expectations for local hiring. The CEO / President position in this market shows a median of $208,170, with a P25 of $130,660 and a P75 of $333,990.

Nationally, the median for this broad occupation is $213,990, reflecting the wide scope of executive functions beyond specific manufacturing sectors. For manufacturing occupations in Amarillo, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Engineering management roles in the local market report a median of $162,220, slightly lower than the national median of $171,270. This role faces a middle-band width of $64,490 locally, compared to the national $73,140. With 60 professionals employed in this field locally, the concentration remains below average at 0.34. The data for these roles is aggregated across broader industries, as BLS does not isolate the exact manufacturing title here, requiring managers to account for specific plant-level responsibilities.

Financial management, specifically the CFO role, presents a median of $143,350 in Amarillo, which sits below the national median of $166,570. The local P25 is $111,190 while the P75 reaches $195,630. For manufacturing occupations in Amarillo, TX, 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 $84,440 suggests varied compensation structures, though this excludes benefits and stock options common in executive pay packages.

Operational support roles such as the Shipping and Receiving Lead show a median of $38,220, lower than the national median of $45,260. The sanitation workforce earns a median of $34,280, close to the national mark of $36,840. While location quotients reflect a concentration of 0.97 and 1.13 for these roles respectively, these figures measure employment density, not pay scales. Recruiters must look beyond these figures to assess the actual talent depth available in the Amarillo market.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How do Amarillo executive wages compare to national medians?

The local CEO median of $208,170 is slightly lower than the national median of $213,990. This suggests Amarillo offers competitive executive compensation within a slightly smaller local labor market.

What is the specific middle-band width for the local CFO role?

The local CFO role has a middle-band width of $84,440. This figure helps hiring managers understand the range between the P25 and P75 percentiles for local talent.

Does BLS provide industry-specific data for these roles in Amarillo?

No, the provided OEWS data for Amarillo reflects broader occupational categories. We map these to our manufacturing titles to provide the most relevant guidance.

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