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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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 349 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$275,820
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$275,820
  3. Senior Director of Operations$275,820
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$171,240
  5. Corporate Controller$171,240
  6. Plant Controller$171,240
  7. VP of Finance$171,240
  8. Division Controller$171,240
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$171,240
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$171,240
  11. Senior Plant Controller$171,240
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$171,240
  13. VP of Sales (Industrial)$166,920
  14. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$166,920
  15. Director of Sales$166,920
  16. National Sales Manager$166,920
  17. Key Account Manager$166,920
  18. National Account Manager$166,920
  19. Business Development Manager$166,920
  20. Territory Sales Manager$166,920
  21. Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$166,920
  22. Product Manager (Industrial)$166,920
  23. Field Service Manager$166,920
  24. Senior Applications Engineer$166,920
  25. Lead Field Service Engineer$166,920

Bars show the top 25 of 349 ranked. The table below lists all 349. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,990$275,820$418,0502,3500.62
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$149,990$275,820$418,0502,3500.62
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$149,990$275,820$418,0502,3500.62
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$132,730$171,240$220,22015,6601
13VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
14Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
15Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
16National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
17Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
18National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
19Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
20Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
21Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
22Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
23Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
24Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
25Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
26Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$120,370$166,920$214,91012,0801.02
27Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,840$165,910$211,3402,5901.65
28Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,840$165,910$211,3402,5901.65
29Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,840$165,910$211,3402,5901.65
30Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,840$165,910$211,3402,5901.65
31Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$128,840$165,910$211,3402,5901.65
32Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
33Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
34Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
35VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
36Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
37Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
38NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
39Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
40Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
41Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
42Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
43Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
44Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
45Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
46R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
47R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
48Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
49Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
50Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,880$162,410$191,6202,3300.57
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$123,420$161,250$209,3605,3001.29
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,640$132,960$164,20036,3001.16
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,640$132,960$164,20036,3001.16
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,640$132,960$164,20036,3001.16
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,640$132,960$164,20036,3001.16
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,640$132,960$164,20036,3001.16
57Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
58EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
59EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
60Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
61Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
62Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
63S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
64Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
65Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
66Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
67Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
68Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
69EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
70Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,170$130,340$169,57024,4902.12
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,200$127,660$163,4502,6300.57
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$98,810$127,520$168,5004,4601.08
118Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
119Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
120Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
121Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
122Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
123Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$81,200$122,570$135,5802,7500.96
124Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$95,880$120,410$158,8501,5300.53
125Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$95,880$120,410$158,8501,5300.53
126Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$95,880$120,410$158,8501,5300.53
127VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
128VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
129Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
130General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
131Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
132EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
133Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
134Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$76,980$111,410$171,90069,3201.06
135Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,780$107,970$137,9403201.31
136Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$62,780$107,970$137,9403201.31
137Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,310$103,520$132,9802300.58
138Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,310$103,520$132,9802300.58
139MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,310$103,520$132,9802300.58
140Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,310$103,520$132,9802300.58
141Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$83,310$103,520$132,9802300.58
142Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,200$103,400$133,88021,0601.06
143Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,200$103,400$133,88021,0601.06
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,280$102,300$128,3204,8000.71
179Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
180Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
181Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
182Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
183Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
184Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
185Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
186Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
187Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
188Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
189Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
190CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,360$102,020$133,7703,0700.56
191Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,180$101,100$130,4705301.26
192Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,180$101,100$130,4705301.26
193Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$80,180$101,100$130,4705301.26
194Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,500$99,230$129,7001,2501.3
195Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,500$99,230$129,7001,2501.3
196Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$87,500$99,230$129,7001,2501.3
197Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$70,580$97,930$129,2407300.48
198Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,230$91,620$117,7701,7100.65
199Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,230$91,620$117,7701,7100.65
200Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,230$91,620$117,7701,7100.65
201QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$77,880$87,490$122,9801,2400.39
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,510$85,820$116,09030,1501.12
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,510$85,820$116,09030,1501.12
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,510$85,820$116,09030,1501.12
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,510$85,820$116,09030,1501.12
206Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
207Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
208Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
209Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
210Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
211Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
212Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
213Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
214Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,250$78,310$97,78012,9201.13
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$64,290$75,140$100,16010,4501.14
216Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$59,580$73,550$102,120900.31
217Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,420$72,810$104,7609,1701.18
218Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,420$72,810$104,7609,1701.18
219Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,420$72,810$104,7609,1701.18
220Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
221Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
222Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
223Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
224Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
225CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
226Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
227Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,040$71,310$85,84011,7300.94
228NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,460$67,850$84,9008200.73
229PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,290$67,370$78,0901,0500.87
230Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,290$67,370$78,0901,0500.87
231Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,290$67,370$78,0901,0500.87
232Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,290$67,370$78,0901,0500.87
233Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,900$65,290$78,93016,9001.46
234Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,900$65,290$78,93016,9001.46
235Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$51,620$64,220$76,890800.25
236MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$59,370$64,160$74,6105100.68
237Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$54,690$62,910$75,3706600.83
238Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
239Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
240Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
241Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
242Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
243Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
244Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
245Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
246Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
247Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
248Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
249Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
250Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
251Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
252Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
253Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
254End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
255Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,290$62,000$76,7806,1200.75
256CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,140$61,450$75,9502400.46
257QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,020$60,830$66,0604200.39
258Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,530$58,970$74,6907,0600.93
259Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,820$58,650$78,91013,4300.95
260Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
261Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
262Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
263Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
264Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
265Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,670$58,310$67,2009,3701.29
266Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,290$58,110$73,0904000.38
267Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,290$58,110$73,0904000.38
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,950$56,270$65,7502,5000.47
281Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,780$53,370$59,3403200.25
282Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
283TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
284Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
285Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
286Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
287Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
288Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
289Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
290Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
291Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
292Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
293Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,130$49,630$59,7005,2400.68
294GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,810$49,240$59,8302,0300.78
295Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,810$49,240$59,8302,0300.78
296Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$48,570$48,580$48,580Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
297Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,760$48,570$67,5701,6801.48
298CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,600$47,900$60,7508800.28
299Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
300Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
301CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
302Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
303Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
304First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
305Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
306Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
307Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
308Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
309Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
310Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,490$46,870$57,3609,2600.83
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,710$46,310$50,7302,8400.89
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,710$46,310$50,7302,8400.89
313Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,460$45,580$54,1203900.67
314Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,000$45,190$50,8901,0400.37
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,550$44,850$49,56016,2801.07
322Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,630$44,710$48,73028,7502
323Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,900$44,610$50,0302,6500.99
324Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
325Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
326Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
327Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
328CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
329Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
330Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
331Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
332Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
333Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
334Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
335Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
336Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
337Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
338Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
339Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
340Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
341Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
342Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,670$40,970$50,00010,7202.29
343Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,490$40,620$48,7202,9700.65
344Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,490$40,620$48,7202,9700.65
345SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,490$40,620$48,7202,9700.65
346Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,490$40,620$48,7202,9700.65
347Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$30,720$36,660$44,5801,9201.59
348Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,080$35,940$38,31030,9000.75
349Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,080$35,940$38,31030,9000.75

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State figures for Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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?

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area serves as a major industrial hub with a large manufacturing workforce. CEO / President roles show a median of $275,820, well above the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, 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.

CFO pay in the region remains highly competitive, with a median of $171,240, exceeding the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. With 15,660 individuals in this role, the location quotient is 1.00, perfectly reflecting the regional economic profile. The middle-band width of $87,490 provides a sound scale for negotiating compensation in this high-activity market, ensuring companies remain attractive to top financial management talent.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) reports a median of $166,920, higher than the national median of $148,270. This reflects the significant focus on regional and national sales in this metro. For manufacturing occupations in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. With 12,080 individuals in this role, the location quotient of 1.02 mirrors the region's overall manufacturing focus. This high concentration ensures that experienced sales leadership is readily available but also highly sought after by competing firms.

Food processing and sanitation roles remain vital to Atlanta's output. The Food Process Operator median is $36,660, trailing the national median of $39,680. Meanwhile, sanitation workers show a median of $35,940, close to the national $36,840. The large workforce of 30,900 for sanitation highlights the sheer scale of the metro. With a location quotient of 1.59 for food operators, these specialized roles are integral to the region's diverse manufacturing output.

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What is the concentration of food process operators in Atlanta?

The location quotient is 1.59, which indicates a very high concentration of food process operators in the metro area. This supports the strong presence of the sector.

Is the middle-band width for the VP of Sales in Atlanta large?

Yes, with a middle-band width of $94,540, there is a wide range of compensation for this role. This allows for flexibility in setting pay based on specific experience.

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