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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Baton Rouge, LA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$165,060
  2. Process Engineering Manager$165,060
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$165,060
  4. VP of Engineering$165,060
  5. Director of R&D$165,060
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$165,060
  7. NPI Manager$165,060
  8. Capital Projects Manager$165,060
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$165,060
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$165,060
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$165,060
  12. Director of Automation$165,060
  13. Automation Manager$165,060
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$165,060
  15. R&D Manager$165,060
  16. R&D Engineer$165,060
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$165,060
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$165,060
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$165,060
  20. Plant Manager$139,860
  21. Plant Director / Site Director$139,860
  22. Assistant Plant Manager$139,860
  23. Operations Manager$139,860
  24. Manufacturing Manager$139,860
  25. Production Manager$139,860

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

Roles in Baton Rouge, LA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$136,750$165,060$194,8105600.96
20Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
21Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
22Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
23Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
24Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
25Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
26Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
27Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
28Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
29VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
30Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
31Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
32QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
33Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
34Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
35FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
36FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
37Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
38QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
39Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
40Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
41Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
42Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
43Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
44Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
45Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
46Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
47QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
48Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
49CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
50Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
51Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
52Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$114,400$139,860$178,6506901.06
53Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
54Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
55Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
56Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
57Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
58Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
59Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
60Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
61Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
62Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
63Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
64CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$106,480$135,530$168,9605400.69
65Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,790$134,800$165,5803606.5
66Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,790$134,800$165,5803606.5
67MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,790$134,800$165,5803606.5
68Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,790$134,800$165,5803606.5
69Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,790$134,800$165,5803606.5
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$98,430$133,030$164,9003500.68
79Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
80Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
81Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
82Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
83Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
84Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
85Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
86Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
87Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
88Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
89Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
90Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
91Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
92Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
93Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
94Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
95Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
96Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
97Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
98Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
99Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
100Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
101Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
102Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
103Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
104Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
105EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
106VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
107Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
108Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
109Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
110Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
111Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
112Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
113Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$101,830$129,500$164,4904700.49
114CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
115Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
116Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
117VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
118Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
119Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
120FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
121Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
122Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,040$129,310$168,5601,7700.8
123Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,620$124,290$156,1901600.74
124Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,620$124,290$156,1901600.74
125Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,620$124,290$156,1901600.74
126Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,620$124,290$156,1901600.74
127Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,620$124,290$156,1901600.74
128VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
129Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
130Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
131National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
132Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
133National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
134Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
135Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
136Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
137Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
138Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
139Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
140Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
141Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,680$116,740$167,4901,0700.64
142Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$83,740$107,590$132,7202701.22
143VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
144VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
145Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
146General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
147Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
148EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
149Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
150Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,000$107,140$167,4308,2300.89
151Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$91,720$105,500$134,0804800.82
152Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
153EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
154EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
155Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
156Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
157Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
158S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
159Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
160Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
161Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
162Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
163Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
164EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
165Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,660$105,340$136,3103,3002.02
166Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$91,100$104,410$104,5701,72039.39
167Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$91,100$104,410$104,5701,72039.39
168PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,020$101,900$122,2009800.22
169MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,020$101,900$122,2009800.22
170SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,020$101,900$122,2009800.22
171Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,020$101,900$122,2009800.22
172Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$85,020$101,900$122,2009800.22
173Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
174Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
175Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
176Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
177Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
178Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$72,580$101,720$135,8201,7804.39
179Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,480$98,190$111,5503700.9
180Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,480$98,190$111,5503700.9
181Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,480$98,190$111,5503700.9
182VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
183Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
184Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
185Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
186Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
187Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
188Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
189Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
190Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
191Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
192Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
193Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
194Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
195Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,930$97,000$123,3606201.06
196Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
197Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
198Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
199Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
200Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
201CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
202Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
203Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$66,060$95,810$136,7902,2701.28
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,950$94,520$101,7607602.04
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,950$94,520$101,7607602.04
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$79,950$94,520$101,7607602.04
207GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$68,780$93,920$107,5202,5006.81
208Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$68,780$93,920$107,5202,5006.81
209QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$82,750$92,120$107,5004102.72
210Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,460$86,650$123,9002,2900.81
211Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,460$86,650$123,9002,2900.81
212Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$77,910$80,670$96,8303307.58
213Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
214Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
215Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
216Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
217Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
218Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
219Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
220Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
221Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$62,910$78,770$105,9902,2301.37
222Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
223TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
224Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
225Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
226Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
227Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
228Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
229Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
230Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
231Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
232Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
233Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$61,170$78,170$79,8803,6903.36
234MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$62,680$76,610$78,7102902.72
235Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$73,070$91,7103,4100.89
236Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$73,070$91,7103,4100.89
237Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$73,070$91,7103,4100.89
238Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,310$73,070$91,7103,4100.89
239Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,270$71,150$89,2408200.63
240CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
2415-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
242Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
243CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
244Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
245Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
246EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
247CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
248Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
249Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
250Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
251Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
252Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$55,560$67,700$84,9908701.15
253NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$48,390$67,360$100,7203402.18
254Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$56,090$66,680$78,5305604.92
255Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,470$65,330$77,8003,3201.67
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$53,540$64,630$77,3304200.41
262PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,890$64,600$71,0604502.62
263Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,890$64,600$71,0604502.62
264Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,890$64,600$71,0604502.62
265Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,890$64,600$71,0604502.62
266Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,440$62,940$66,5501,1801.09
267Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,940$62,140$77,3701,5300.93
268Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,940$62,140$77,3701,5300.93
269Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
270Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
271Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
272Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
273Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
274Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
275Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
276Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
277Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
278Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
279Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
280Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
281Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
282Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
283Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
284Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
285End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
286Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,750$62,030$78,6401,7901.54
287Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
288Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
289CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
290Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
291Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
292First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
293Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
294Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
295Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
296Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
297Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
298Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,750$59,720$75,5001,5801
299Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,420$57,480$81,3308800.8
300Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,420$57,480$81,3308800.8
301Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,420$57,480$81,3308800.8
302Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$47,260$53,240$108,5302901.79
303CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,720$49,100$61,8801100.25
304Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$47,850$48,260$80,5001401.66
305Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$41,200$48,160$61,2301,4100.69
306Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,660$47,240$52,2303100.68
307Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,660$47,240$52,2303100.68
308Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
309Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
310Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
311Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
312CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
313Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
314Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
315Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
316Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
317Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
318Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
319Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
320Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
321Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
322Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
323Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
324Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
325Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
326Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,270$46,400$54,9801,1701.77
327Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$35,880$44,950$63,270400.2
328Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,180$43,100$46,4701100.17
329Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,180$43,100$46,4701100.17
330SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,180$43,100$46,4701100.17
331Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,180$43,100$46,4701100.17
332Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
333Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
334Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
335Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
336Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
337Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
338Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,710$41,560$49,4601,7600.82
339Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,300$41,160$47,3302100.56
340Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,520$29,660$37,2401701
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,220$28,690$35,1205,3000.91
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,220$28,690$35,1205,3000.91

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State figures for Louisiana

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

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Plant Managers in the region show a median of $139,860, with a medianChange of -$14,940. This SOC 11-3051 occupation has a national median of $126,060. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, a prominent industry here, reports a national median of $155,730.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Baton Rouge earn a median of $165,060, reflecting a medianChange of -$8,290. The national occupational median for this broader engineering role is $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing lists a national industry median of $192,800. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the local pay for this role is slightly below the national occupational median, suggesting a competitive market that may be influenced by regional industry cycles rather than purely national engineering management trends.

Plant Managers in the region show a median of $139,860, with a medianChange of -$14,940. This SOC 11-3051 occupation has a national median of $126,060. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, a prominent industry here, reports a national median of $155,730. The local middle-band width of $64,250 is consistent with the national $63,720. Plant management remains well-paid here relative to the national occupational average, even with a downward trend compared to the previous cycle.

Packaging Engineers, mapped to the SOC 17-2141 Mechanical Engineering title, earn a median of $135,530, up $2,680. Nationally, the occupation median is $104,110. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing lists a national median of $140,600. The local middle-band width of $62,480 is wider than the national $48,460. These engineers see significant pay variance locally, likely due to the specific requirements of the regional petroleum-adjacent packaging infrastructure.

Food Process Operators earn a local median of $29,660, with a medianChange of $1,640. The national occupation median is $39,680. The local middle-band width is $8,720, slightly higher than the national $7,720. Dairy Product Manufacturing provides a national industry median of $50,960. As the SOC 51-3099 category includes all 'Food Processing Workers', the local median reflects a broader set of unskilled or entry-level roles than the specialized processing found in some dairy plants.

Sanitation Technicians report a local median of $28,690, with a medianChange of $580. The national occupational median is $36,840. Iron and Steel Mills industry data at the national level shows a median of $52,820. The local wage for this role remains well below the national occupational median, indicating a lower cost of service labor within the industrial segment of this market.

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How do Baton Rouge Packaging Engineer wages compare to the national mechanical engineering median?

The local median of $135,530 is significantly higher than the national occupational median of $104,110. This likely reflects the regional premium placed on specialized engineering in the petroleum-adjacent sector.

What is the limitation of the Food Process Operator data?

The data maps to a broad occupational catch-all, SOC 51-3099. It does not isolate specific dairy or food-grade processing skills, and local medians appear lower than national industry-specific figures.

Why is the local median change for Plant Managers negative?

A negative medianChange suggests that either the mix of firms reporting compensation data has shifted or that local wage growth has not kept pace with the broader national economy in this sector.

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