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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 355 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$288,150
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$288,150
  3. Senior Director of Operations$288,150
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$176,540
  5. Process Engineering Manager$176,540
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$176,540
  7. VP of Engineering$176,540
  8. Director of R&D$176,540
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$176,540
  10. NPI Manager$176,540
  11. Capital Projects Manager$176,540
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$176,540
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$176,540
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$176,540
  15. Director of Automation$176,540
  16. Automation Manager$176,540
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$176,540
  18. R&D Manager$176,540
  19. R&D Engineer$176,540
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$176,540
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$176,540
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$176,540
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$167,180
  24. Corporate Controller$167,180
  25. Plant Controller$167,180

Bars show the top 25 of 355 ranked. The table below lists all 355. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,990$288,150$407,2109500.56
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,990$288,150$407,2109500.56
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$174,990$288,150$407,2109500.56
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$158,690$176,540$223,4903,1301.71
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$130,410$167,180$218,4207,2101.03
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,540$151,760$205,4609,8801.86
46Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
47Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
48Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
49Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
50Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
51Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
52Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
53Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
54Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$110,310$145,360$202,0604,0702.46
55Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,140$140,820$175,3309301.32
56Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,140$140,820$175,3309301.32
57Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,140$140,820$175,3309301.32
58Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,140$140,820$175,3309301.32
59Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$111,140$140,820$175,3309301.32
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$110,200$140,670$192,4202,7301.49
61Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,550$137,960$182,6301,2302.86
62Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,550$137,960$182,6301,2302.86
63Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,550$137,960$182,6301,2302.86
64PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,000$134,120$168,73031,9602.28
65MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,000$134,120$168,73031,9602.28
66SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,000$134,120$168,73031,9602.28
67Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,000$134,120$168,73031,9602.28
68Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$104,000$134,120$168,73031,9602.28
69Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
70EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
71EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
72Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
73Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
74Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
75S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
76Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
77Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
78Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
79Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
80Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
81EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
82Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,520$134,030$173,7806,4201.24
83Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$129,790$213,680600.34
84Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$129,790$213,680600.34
85MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$129,790$213,680600.34
86Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$129,790$213,680600.34
87Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$98,490$129,790$213,680600.34
88Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
89Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
90Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
91Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
92Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
93Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
94Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
95Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
96Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
97VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
98Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
99Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
100QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
101Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
102Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
103FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
104FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
105Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
106QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
107Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
108Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
109Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
110Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
111Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
112Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
113Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
114Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
115QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
116Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
117CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
118Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
119Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
120Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,310$129,390$168,0601,4300.7
121VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
122VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
123Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
124General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
125Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
126EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
127Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
128Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,120$117,850$181,26042,1901.45
129Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
130Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
131Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
132Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
133Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
134Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$109,610$129,6301,0700.84
135Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
136Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
137Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
138Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
139Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
140Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
141Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
142Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
143Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
144Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
145Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
146CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$92,130$106,690$145,0901,7900.72
147Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
148Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
149Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
150Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
151Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
152Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
153Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
154Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
155Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
156Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
157Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
158Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
159Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
160Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
161Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
162Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
163Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
164Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
165Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
166Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
167Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
168Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
169Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
170Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
171Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
172Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
173EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
174VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
175Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
176Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
177Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
178Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
179Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
180Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
181Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,300$103,610$134,3603,4401.13
182VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
183Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
184Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
185Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
186Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
187Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
188Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
189Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
190Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
191Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
192Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
193Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
194Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
195Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,000$102,720$148,2701,9801.07
196Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,060$102,390$134,58017,4701.97
197Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,060$102,390$134,58017,4701.97
198Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,650$98,850$131,5101,1900.92
199Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,650$98,850$131,5101,1900.92
200Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,650$98,850$131,5101,1900.92
201QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$69,250$97,530$134,7409800.68
202Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$67,090$96,730$129,230900.47
203Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$67,090$96,730$129,230900.47
204Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$67,090$96,730$129,230900.47
205Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$91,100$95,030$110,510600.54
206Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$91,100$95,030$110,510600.54
207Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,250$83,120$103,82012,4801.03
208Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,250$83,120$103,82012,4801.03
209Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,250$83,120$103,82012,4801.03
210Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$68,250$83,120$103,82012,4801.03
211Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,170$80,730$99,9901,2401.06
212Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,170$80,730$99,9901,2401.06
213Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,170$80,730$99,9901,2401.06
214Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$66,480$79,770$99,0403000.43
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,570$77,150$97,2404,3401.06
216Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
217Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
218Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
219Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
220Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
221Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
222Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
223Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
224Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,340$76,270$98,5905,5601.08
225Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$61,370$75,360$88,9002300.64
226CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,670$74,030$82,2401500.65
227Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
228Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
229Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
230Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
231Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
232CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
233Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
234Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,670$71,470$88,5803,4100.61
235Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,380$70,720$92,1203,6701.06
236Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,380$70,720$92,1203,6701.06
237Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,380$70,720$92,1203,6701.06
238PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,830$67,050$83,8608601.59
239Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,830$67,050$83,8608601.59
240Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,830$67,050$83,8608601.59
241Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,830$67,050$83,8608601.59
242NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,200$66,910$80,3504800.95
243Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$49,000$62,710$79,2403202.32
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$52,800$62,660$78,5802,9400.8
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,160$61,920$78,2703,8200.74
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,160$61,920$78,2703,8200.74
264Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$49,070$60,820$74,8103,1400.92
265Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,780$60,390$73,3107,3401.17
266Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
267TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
268Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
269Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
270Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
271Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
272Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
273Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
274Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
275Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
276Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
277Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,060$59,040$67,0002,2100.64
278CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
2795-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
280Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
281CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
282Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
283Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
284EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
285CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
286Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
287Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
288Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
289Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
290Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,230$59,030$73,0401,2100.51
291Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,730$54,970$73,730600.23
292QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,640$54,710$67,8003000.63
293Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,410$54,260$66,8901300.22
294CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,970$52,360$62,5208300.59
295Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
296Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
297Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
298Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
299Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
300Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,560$52,300$69,9602,9000.89
301Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$38,160$50,320$63,010600.12
302Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$38,160$50,320$63,010600.12
303Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$44,720$48,560$60,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
304Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
305Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
306CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
307Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
308Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
309First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
310Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
311Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
312Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
313Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
314Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
315Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,110$48,260$63,5404,1000.82
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,620$46,430$50,5904,2500.66
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,600$45,470$50,1004300.3
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,600$45,470$50,1004300.3
319Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,250$44,840$52,0901800.14
320Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
321Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
322Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
323Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
324Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
325Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
326Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,890$44,060$48,6806,2300.92
327Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,740$44,030$48,6208300.69
328Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$39,260$42,730$46,9003600.67
329Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$42,000$48,0502,1101.03
330Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$42,000$48,0502,1101.03
331SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$42,000$48,0502,1101.03
332Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,400$42,000$48,0502,1101.03
333GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,820$41,820$45,8308400.73
334Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,820$41,820$45,8308400.73
335Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
336Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
337Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
338Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
339CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
340Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
341Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
342Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
343Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
344Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
345Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
346Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
347Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
348Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
349Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
350Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
351Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
352Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
353Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,840$39,190$44,5001,6600.79
354Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,320$36,930$40,09015,4700.84
355Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,320$36,930$40,09015,4700.84

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro, the CEO/President role tracks under SOC 11-1011, showing a local median of $288,150. Nationally, the median for this broader occupation is $213,990 with a middle-band width of $226,660. The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry lists a median of $409,320.

Local data shows a wide middle-band width of $232,220, reflecting high compensation volatility within this executive category. Manufacturing Headhunters highlights that this metro's concentration of tech-heavy production often influences executive pay beyond standard industrial norms.

For manufacturing occupations in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, a primary sector for these managers, lists a national median of $192,800. The local middle-band width of $64,800 is somewhat tighter than the national $73,140. These engineers operate across various sectors, though local pay is consistently higher than the national median for the broader engineering manager title.

CFOs in Austin, mapped to SOC 11-3031, report a local median of $167,180. For manufacturing occupations in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median is $166,570. The local compensation for this position remains closely aligned with the national median for the broader financial manager category.

Production Technicians are measured via SOC 51-9199, reporting a local median of $39,190. For manufacturing occupations in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry wages for Tobacco Manufacturing are $77,630, although this is a broad national benchmark. The local middle-band width is $7,660. As this title maps to 'Production Workers, All Other', hiring managers must evaluate the skill-set differences against standard industrial machinery proficiency.

For manufacturing occupations in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This corresponds to the janitorial SOC 37-2011. The national median is $36,840. National Iron and Steel Mills data shows a median of $52,820. Because the SOC code covers all sectors, the local median is largely driven by the broader service economy, not strictly manufacturing plant sanitation requirements.

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Is the CEO median salary in this area above the national average?

Yes, the local median of $288,150 is higher than the national occupational median of $213,990. This variance likely reflects the high cost of living and tech-sector influence in this metro.

Does the Production Technician wage data reflect specific plant skills?

No, it is grouped under 'Production Workers, All Other', which is a residual category. It lacks specific information on process-specific or equipment-specific skills required for your facility.

Why is the local middle-band width for CFOs narrower than the national one?

The narrower width of $88,010 suggests that executive financial compensation in the Austin metro is more tightly clustered than the broader national range. It reflects a relatively consistent pay band for these roles in this specific geographic market.

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