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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$171,720
  2. Process Engineering Manager$171,720
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$171,720
  4. VP of Engineering$171,720
  5. Director of R&D$171,720
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$171,720
  7. NPI Manager$171,720
  8. Capital Projects Manager$171,720
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$171,720
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$171,720
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$171,720
  12. Director of Automation$171,720
  13. Automation Manager$171,720
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$171,720
  15. R&D Manager$171,720
  16. R&D Engineer$171,720
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$171,720
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$171,720
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$171,720
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$144,980
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$144,980
  22. Senior Director of Operations$144,980
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$138,690
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$138,690
  25. Director of Sales$138,690

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$150,210$171,720$213,6405101.55
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$96,470$144,980$211,1001200.4
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$96,470$144,980$211,1001200.4
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$96,470$144,980$211,1001200.4
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,010$138,690$196,1905000.53
37Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
38Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
39Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
40Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
41Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
42Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,420$135,930$167,7902200.98
43Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
44Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
45Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
46Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
47Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
48Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
49Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
50Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
51Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
52VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
53Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
54Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
55QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
56Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
57Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
58FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
59FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
60Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
61QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
62Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
63Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
64Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
65Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
66Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
67Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
68Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
69Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
70QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
71Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
72CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
73Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
74Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
75Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$104,010$135,660$180,6504001.09
76Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$104,150$132,640$161,5001900.57
77CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
78Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
79Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
80VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
81Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
82Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
83FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
84Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
85Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,410$129,180$172,3806000.48
86Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
87Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
88Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
89Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
90Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
91Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
92Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
93Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
94Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
95Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
96Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
97CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,810$128,740$166,3409802.21
98Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,040$128,670$164,450800.66
99Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,040$128,670$164,450800.66
100Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,040$128,670$164,450800.66
101Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,040$128,670$164,450800.66
102Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,040$128,670$164,450800.66
103VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
104Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
105Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
106Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
107Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
108Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
109Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
110Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
111Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
112Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
113Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
114Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
115Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
116Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,110$124,100$166,1902400.73
117PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,560$119,780$157,8009100.36
118MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,560$119,780$157,8009100.36
119SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,560$119,780$157,8009100.36
120Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,560$119,780$157,8009100.36
121Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,560$119,780$157,8009100.36
122Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
123EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
124EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
125Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
126Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
127Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
128S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
129Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
130Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
131Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
132Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
133Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
134EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
135Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,830$118,300$149,4709200.99
136Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,250$116,160$144,5801600.67
137Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,250$116,160$144,5801600.67
138Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$87,250$116,160$144,5801600.67
139Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
140Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
141Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
142Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
143Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
144Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
145Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
146Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
147Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
148Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
149Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
150Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
151Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
152Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
153Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
154Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
155Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
156Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
157Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
158Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
159Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
160Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
161Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
162Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
163Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
164Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
165EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
166VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
167Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
168Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
169Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
170Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
171Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
172Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
173Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$84,950$106,860$128,6607001.29
174Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
175Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
176Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
177Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
178Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
179Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
180Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
181Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
182Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,460$104,700$129,4203901.31
183VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
184VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
185Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
186General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
187Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
188EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
189Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
190Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,210$102,360$155,4904,2300.81
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,470$101,280$153,0801,4600.91
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,470$101,280$153,0801,4600.91
193Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,120$97,960$127,070300.4
194Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,120$97,960$127,070300.4
195Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,120$97,960$127,070300.4
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,550$93,000$109,7103501.65
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,550$93,000$109,7103501.65
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,550$93,000$109,7103501.65
199NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$58,920$77,400$108,2001501.72
200QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$55,510$77,220$114,440901.03
201Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,620$76,940$85,990400.55
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,950$76,710$99,2601,2800.59
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,950$76,710$99,2601,2800.59
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,950$76,710$99,2601,2800.59
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,950$76,710$99,2601,2800.59
206QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,960$76,370$98,990800.33
207Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
208Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
209Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
210Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
211Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
212CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
213Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
214Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,770$75,570$89,7301,6901.68
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,030$74,080$98,2405500.75
216Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
217Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
218Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
219Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
220Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
221Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
222Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
223Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
224Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,820$73,220$96,8901,0501.14
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,030$72,870$87,5901601.7
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,030$72,870$87,5901601.7
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,030$72,870$87,5901601.7
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,030$72,870$87,5901601.7
229Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,670$72,340$102,680700.6
230CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
2315-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
232Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
233CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
234Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
235Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
236EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
237CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
238Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
239Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
240Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
241Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
242Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,770$67,140$73,2403700.86
243Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
244Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
245Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
246Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
247Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
248Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
249Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
250Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
251Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
252Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
253Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
254Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
255Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
256Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
257Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
258Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
259End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
260Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,010$66,690$83,0501,1901.81
261Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,980$64,260$88,4304800.77
262Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,980$64,260$88,4304800.77
263Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,980$64,260$88,4304800.77
264Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,480$63,330$77,860400.52
265Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$55,480$63,330$77,860400.52
266MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$52,690$62,080$68,6801101.79
267Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,200$60,440$76,9708600.92
268Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,200$60,440$76,9708600.92
269Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,790$59,660$75,5008600.76
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,500$59,500$78,0406401.11
276CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,590$58,050$64,2901100.44
277GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,210$57,790$70,4902801.36
278Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$50,210$57,790$70,4902801.36
279Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
280TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
281Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
282Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
283Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
284Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
285Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
286Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
287Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
288Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
289Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
290Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,480$50,800$60,7306801.09
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,830$49,960$62,6201,0601.19
303Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,840$49,730$65,170400.35
304Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$39,010$48,900$60,8006201.02
305Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,980$46,210$46,2104201.14
306Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,980$46,210$46,2104201.14
307SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,980$46,210$46,2104201.14
308Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$43,980$46,210$46,2104201.14
309Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$45,270$45,270$45,2703101.39
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,490$41,600$45,3309600.83
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,070$41,490$47,8201,0600.87
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,260$40,610$44,7101100.42
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,260$40,610$44,7101100.42
320Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
321Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
322Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
323Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
324CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
325Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
326Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
327Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
328Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
329Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
330Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
331Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
332Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
333Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
334Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
335Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
336Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
337Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
338Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,840$40,130$47,2606301.68
339Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,700$38,480$42,4902402.45
340Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$32,720$36,940$44,660700.35
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,390$30,630$34,9603,3501.02
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,390$30,630$34,9603,3501.02

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State figures for Georgia

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC earn a median of $171,720, reflecting a medianChange of $4,690. This role maps to SOC 11-9041, which includes various architectural and engineering management positions nationally. While the national Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing median is $192,800, local plant-specific roles are assessed within the broader occupation scope.

Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the local middle-band width of $63,430 is slightly narrower than the national equivalent, suggesting a more condensed pay structure locally.

The CEO/President role in this manufacturing market, tracked under SOC 11-1011, reports a local median of $144,980. This is a medianChange of -$4,340. The national occupation median stands at $213,990 with a substantial middle-band width of $226,660. The Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry indicates a national median of $409,320, though local data for this specific title remains linked to the broader executive occupation. Candidates should expect higher variance in compensation given the wide range of firms included in the broader SOC definition.

VP of Sales (Industrial) positions, mapped to SOC 11-2022, show a local median of $138,690, up $15,790 from the previous cycle. Nationally, this occupation reports a median of $148,270 with a middle-band width of $106,980. The local middle-band width is $99,180. This role exhibits significant local growth, though candidates should remember that BLS data aggregates all sales manager duties across industries, not just those in industrial sales.

Flexographic Press Operators are categorized under SOC 51-5112, printing press operators. The local median is $36,940, with a medianChange of -$1,470. Nationally, the median is $45,780. The national middle-band width is $18,350 compared to the local $11,940. Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing lists a national median of $66,800. BLS does not distinguish between specific flexographic printing techniques, credential requirements, or press types, so the range represents the broader operator occupation.

Sanitation Technicians in this region earn a median of $30,630, reflecting a medianChange of $810. This position is proxied by SOC 37-2011. Nationally, this role has a median of $36,840. The local middle-band width is $6,570, which is narrower than the national $11,820. Iron and Steel Mills industry data at the national level provides a median of $52,820. Local plant-specific seniority and shift differences are not captured due to the broader occupational classification.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the CEO/President local median lower than the national industry benchmark?

The local median of $144,980 is an occupational statistic covering all industries, whereas the $409,320 figure represents a specific industry-based wage cut. Occupational data often captures a broader mix of firm sizes than industry-specific data.

How does the local middle-band width for VP of Sales compare to the national figure?

The local middle-band width of $99,180 is slightly narrower than the national $106,980, indicating a less dispersed pay distribution in this metro. This suggests local market alignment is tighter for this sales leadership role.

What is the limitation of using the Sanitation Technician data for hiring?

This data maps to general janitorial services, which does not account for the specific equipment or safety certifications required in manufacturing facilities. It should be used as a floor for broader janitorial work.

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