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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Athens-Clarke County, 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 322 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$164,460
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$164,460
  3. Senior Director of Operations$164,460
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,340
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,340
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,340
  7. VP of Engineering$157,340
  8. Director of R&D$157,340
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,340
  10. NPI Manager$157,340
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,340
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,340
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,340
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,340
  15. Director of Automation$157,340
  16. Automation Manager$157,340
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,340
  18. R&D Manager$157,340
  19. R&D Engineer$157,340
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,340
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,340
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,340
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$137,130
  24. Corporate Controller$137,130
  25. Plant Controller$137,130

Bars show the top 25 of 322 ranked. The table below lists all 322. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Athens-Clarke County, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,300$164,460$312,530500.43
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,300$164,460$312,530500.43
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$106,300$164,460$312,530500.43
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$135,450$157,340$185,870400.27
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,520$137,130$186,6102100.4
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,990$133,630$180,920300.58
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,990$133,630$180,920300.58
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,990$133,630$180,920300.58
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,990$133,630$180,920300.58
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$101,990$133,630$180,920300.58
37Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
38Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
39Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
40Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
41Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
42Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
43Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
44Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
45Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
46VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
47Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
48Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
49QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
50Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
51Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
52FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
53FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
54Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
55QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
56Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
57Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
58Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
59Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
60Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
61Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
62Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
63Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
64QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
65Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
66CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
67Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
68Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
69Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,850$131,200$167,4901000.68
70Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$96,940$129,490$155,390600.47
71VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
72Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
73Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
74Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
75Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
76Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
77Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
78Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
79Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
80Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
81Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
82Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
83Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
84Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$88,480$122,180$164,420500.38
85VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
86Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
87Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
88National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
89Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
90National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
91Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
92Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
93Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
94Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
95Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
96Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
97Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
98Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,850$121,530$174,9601700.44
99Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$82,990$117,990$130,0001102.2
100Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$108,050$141,130500.5
101Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$108,050$141,130500.5
102Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$108,050$141,130500.5
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,490$106,870$132,9601500.14
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,490$106,870$132,9601500.14
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,490$106,870$132,9601500.14
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,490$106,870$132,9601500.14
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,490$106,870$132,9601500.14
108Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
109Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
110Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
111Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
112Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
113Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
114Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
115Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
116Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,760$99,490$120,630500.39
117Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
118Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
119Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
120Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
121Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
122Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
123Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
124Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
125Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
126Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
127Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
128CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,880$98,970$120,480500.28
129Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
130EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
131EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
132Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
133Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
134Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
135S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
136Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
137Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
138Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
139Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
140Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
141EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
142Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,880$94,240$134,0205101.34
143Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
144Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
145Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
146Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
147Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
148Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
149Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
150Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
151Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
152Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
153Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
154Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
155Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
156Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
157Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
158Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
159Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
160Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
161Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
162Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
163Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
164Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
165Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
166Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
167Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
168Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
169EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
170VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
171Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
172Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
173Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
174Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
175Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
176Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
177Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,090$91,930$106,3301700.74
178Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,020$83,650$106,550600.71
179Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,020$83,650$106,550600.71
180Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$66,020$83,650$106,550600.71
181Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$58,850$82,430$111,9902500.38
182Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$58,850$82,430$111,9902500.38
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$56,380$81,830$132,1001,8300.85
191Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,480$75,900$101,3805700.64
192Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,480$75,900$101,3805700.64
193Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,480$75,900$101,3805700.64
194Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,480$75,900$101,3805700.64
195Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,810$69,280$81,1802200.71
196Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
197Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
198Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
199Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
200Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
201CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
202Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
203Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,750$68,320$80,0104701.13
204Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$52,340$64,360$77,540601.44
205Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,340$62,970$83,9901500.58
206Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,340$62,970$83,9901500.58
207Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,340$62,970$83,9901500.58
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,070$60,960$76,4605001.31
217Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,600$58,560$58,5602601.7
218Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,600$58,560$58,5602601.7
219SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,600$58,560$58,5602601.7
220Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$50,600$58,560$58,5602601.7
221Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,800$57,770$69,2003700.96
222Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,800$57,770$69,2003700.96
223CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
2245-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
225Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
226CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
227Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
228Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
229EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
230CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
231Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
232Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
233Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
234Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
235Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,650$56,010$62,1201200.68
236Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
237Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
238Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
239Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
240Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
241Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
242Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
243Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
244Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
245Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
246Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
247Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
248Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
249Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
250Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
251Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
252End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
253Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,190$52,190$72,8501800.68
254CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,490$51,160$59,280500.51
255Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$38,030$49,750$71,7703900.83
256NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$30,840$49,580$60,120400.98
257Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
258Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
259Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
260Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
261Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
262Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,770$49,260$61,0102000.81
263Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$40,670$48,890$60,4902400.94
264Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
265Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
266Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
267Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
268CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
269Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
270Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
271Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
272Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
273Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
274Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
275Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
276Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
277Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
278Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
279Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
280Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
281Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
282Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$48,360$59,6304502.88
283Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
284TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
285Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
286Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
287Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
288Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
289Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
290Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
291Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
292Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
293Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
294Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,870$47,970$59,0503701.44
295GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$40,590$47,650$58,1201001.22
296Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$40,590$47,650$58,1201001.22
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,840$45,230$56,2103801.03
309Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,350$45,140$48,010401.09
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,040$42,160$45,9503300.68
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,150$40,840$46,430500.51
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,150$40,840$46,430500.51
313Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
314Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
315Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
316Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
317Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
318Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
319Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,050$38,360$45,6203900.77
320Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$28,540$36,140$42,460800.92
321Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,400$32,170$36,8901,0900.8
322Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,400$32,170$36,8901,0900.8

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Athens-Clarke County, 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?

Athens-Clarke County’s manufacturing sector shows varied pay for executive leadership. For manufacturing occupations in Athens-Clarke County, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This volatility underscores the importance of reviewing current, not historical, market benchmarks when recruiting.

For manufacturing occupations in Athens-Clarke County, 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this metro earn a median of $157,340, which is below the national median of $171,270. The local middle-band width is $50,420, much tighter than the $73,140 national band. This indicates a very focused salary range for engineers in the Athens area. The location quotient of 0.27 reveals that these engineering roles are not as highly concentrated as other occupations, making experienced talent a precious local commodity.

The CFO role reflects a median of $137,130, trailing the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Athens-Clarke County, 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 $81,090 offers hiring managers sufficient room to negotiate for local financial talent.

Specialized production roles, such as the Flexographic Press Operator, report a median of $36,140, lower than the national $45,780. Sanitation workers earn a median of $32,170, also below the national $36,840. While the location quotient for press operators is 0.92, indicating a well-populated market, the sanitation workforce represents 1,090 employees. For manufacturing occupations in Athens-Clarke County, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What is the median change for CEOs in Athens-Clarke County?

For manufacturing occupations in Athens-Clarke County, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the middle-band width for Engineering Managers in Athens standard?

The local middle-band width of $50,420 is tighter than the national $73,140. This suggests a narrower, more standardized pay expectation for local engineering management.

Are sanitation technician wages in Athens competitive with national figures?

The local median of $32,170 is below the national $36,840. Local firms benefit from a lower median pay for these essential support roles.

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