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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Beaumont-Port Arthur, 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 340 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$226,720
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$226,720
  3. Senior Director of Operations$226,720
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$168,480
  5. Process Engineering Manager$168,480
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$168,480
  7. VP of Engineering$168,480
  8. Director of R&D$168,480
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$168,480
  10. NPI Manager$168,480
  11. Capital Projects Manager$168,480
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$168,480
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$168,480
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$168,480
  15. Director of Automation$168,480
  16. Automation Manager$168,480
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$168,480
  18. R&D Manager$168,480
  19. R&D Engineer$168,480
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$168,480
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$168,480
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$168,480
  23. Plant Manager$150,860
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$150,860
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$150,860

Bars show the top 25 of 340 ranked. The table below lists all 340. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$142,370$226,720$338,110800.36
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$142,370$226,720$338,110800.36
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$142,370$226,720$338,110800.36
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$147,560$168,480$205,1802601.14
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$119,000$150,860$165,3005502.13
56CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
57Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
58Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
59VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
60Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
61Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
62FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
63Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
64Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,670$149,360$194,1405200.59
65Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
66EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
67EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
68Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
69Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
70Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
71S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
72Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
73Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
74Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
75Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
76Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
77EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
78Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,930$133,800$173,4605800.88
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,360$130,260$166,5001900.81
80Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,420$129,850$166,2501406.46
81Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,420$129,850$166,2501406.46
82MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,420$129,850$166,2501406.46
83Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,420$129,850$166,2501406.46
84Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,420$129,850$166,2501406.46
85Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,440$129,410$164,8501201.35
86Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,440$129,410$164,8501201.35
87Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,440$129,410$164,8501201.35
88Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,440$129,410$164,8501201.35
89Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$99,440$129,410$164,8501201.35
90Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
91Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
92Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
93Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
94Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
95Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
96Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
97Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
98Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,760$124,570$157,9203601.74
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,050$124,470$156,0204200.24
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,050$124,470$156,0204200.24
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,050$124,470$156,0204200.24
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,050$124,470$156,0204200.24
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,050$124,470$156,0204200.24
104Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
105Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
106Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
107Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
108Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
109Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
110Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
111Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
112Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
113Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
114Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
115Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
116Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
117Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
118Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
119Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
120Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
121Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
122Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
123Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
124Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
125Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
126Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
127Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
128Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
129Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
130EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
131VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
132Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
133Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
134Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
135Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
136Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
137Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
138Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$99,550$123,660$158,1007101.85
139VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
140Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
141Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
142National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
143Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
144National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
145Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
146Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
147Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
148Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
149Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
150Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
151Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
152Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,660$122,990$167,8404900.73
153Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
154Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
155Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
156Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
157Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
158Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
159Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
160Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
161Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
162Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
163Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
164CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$97,200$122,280$156,7704701.52
165Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$118,310$173,4602001.21
166Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$118,310$173,4602001.21
167Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$118,310$173,4602001.21
168Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$101,150$117,430$117,460Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
169Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$101,150$117,430$117,460Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
170Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,560$115,850$146,340500.89
171Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,560$115,850$146,340500.89
172Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$92,560$115,850$146,340500.89
173Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
174Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
175Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
176Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
177Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
178Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$106,520$107,630$131,3202701.65
179PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$86,840$105,520$105,5904005.9
180Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$86,840$105,520$105,5904005.9
181Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$86,840$105,520$105,5904005.9
182Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$86,840$105,520$105,5904005.9
183VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
184Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
185Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
186Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
187Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
188Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
189Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
190Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
191Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
192Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
193Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
194Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
195Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
196Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,380$104,550$137,1103701.58
197Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,300$100,470$132,8201,6701.49
198Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,300$100,470$132,8201,6701.49
199Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$86,670$99,400$101,41026014.92
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$74,150$99,390$132,7701601.8
201VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
202VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
203Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
204General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
205Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
206EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
207Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
208Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,370$97,470$153,8204,5601.24
209GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,850$96,790$102,7501,54010.48
210Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,850$96,790$102,7501,54010.48
211Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,880$84,360$117,4804503.07
212Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,880$84,360$117,4804503.07
213Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,880$84,360$117,4804503.07
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,550$80,860$129,4301,2901.83
222QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$56,140$79,290$102,4003505.72
223Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
224Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
225Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
226Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
227Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
228Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
229Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
230Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
231Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,490$78,910$114,0101,2801.97
232Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,930$76,680$96,6508400.55
233Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,930$76,680$96,6508400.55
234Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,930$76,680$96,6508400.55
235Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,930$76,680$96,6508400.55
236Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,520$74,170$94,8905000.97
237Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$61,760$73,050$76,1302405.26
238NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$51,440$72,580$90,840901.51
239Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,940$65,730$92,7602900.66
240Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,940$65,730$92,7602900.66
241Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,940$65,730$92,7602900.66
242CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,430$64,520$79,520401.3
243MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$61,590$64,070$79,2401002.4
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,250$61,950$97,4001,4303.11
262Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$58,320$61,380$75,0902,0002.52
263Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,530$60,980$72,8206701.02
264Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,530$60,980$72,8206701.02
265CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
2665-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
267Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
268CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
269Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
270Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
271EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
272CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
273Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
274Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
275Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
276Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
277Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,490$59,800$76,1305201.74
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,420$59,190$77,2801,9804.52
290Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,350$56,720$61,7903900.91
291Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
292Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
293CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
294Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
295Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
296First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
297Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
298Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
299Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
300Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
301Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
302Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,270$51,430$75,4701,0301.64
303CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,290$46,550$57,2802301.32
304Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,950$45,930$61,090700.27
305Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,950$45,930$61,090700.27
306SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,950$45,930$61,090700.27
307Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,950$45,930$61,090700.27
308Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,440$45,710$60,1008401.04
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$41,610$50,2108300.97
316Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
317Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
318Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
319Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
320CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
321Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
322Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
323Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
324Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
325Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
326Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
327Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
328Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
329Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
330Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
331Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
332Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
333Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
334Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,010$41,030$53,6001000.38
335Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,440$38,870$44,080500.74
336Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$37,460$37,910$49,390601.05
337Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$37,460$37,910$49,390601.05
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,190$36,930$47,300500.3
339Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,640$31,490$35,5902,0000.86
340Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,640$31,490$35,5902,0000.86

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Maintenance Planner / Scheduler, Production Planner / Master Scheduler, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Inventory Control Specialist, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Production Scheduler, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler.

State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Beaumont-Port Arthur, 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupation median for this SOC 11-1011 title is $213,990. Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a national industry median of $409,320. The local middle-band width is $195,740.

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role tracks under SOC 11-9041, which has a national median of $171,270. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing provides a national industry benchmark of $192,800. The local middle-band width of $57,620 is narrower than the national $73,140, indicating consistent compensation levels for engineering managers across the local facility market.

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median for SOC 11-3051 is $126,060. Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, a critical local sector, has a national median of $155,730. The local middle-band width is $46,300, which is tighter than the national $63,720. Plant management remains one of the more lucrative professional roles here, benefiting from the specific industrial strength of the region.

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median is $45,780. Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing lists a national industry median of $66,800.

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national occupational median is $36,840. Iron and Steel Mills national industry data shows a median of $52,820. Despite the industrial nature of the metro, the occupational wages for sanitation are relatively modest, suggesting the roles mapped here involve standard janitorial tasks rather than heavy-industrial deep cleaning.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Are Beaumont Plant Managers paid more than the national median?

Yes, the local median of $150,860 is significantly higher than the national occupational median of $126,060. This is largely driven by the high concentration of petroleum and manufacturing activities in the area.

What is the impact of the petroleum industry on local engineering pay?

The petroleum and aerospace industry benchmarks provide a ceiling for potential earnings, but the local occupational median of $168,480 for engineering management shows that firms are paying competitively even outside of these specific industry silos.

Why is the middle-band width for Press Operators narrow?

For manufacturing occupations in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

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