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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Brownsville-Harlingen, 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 328 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$178,860
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$178,860
  3. Senior Director of Operations$178,860
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,160
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,160
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,160
  7. VP of Engineering$157,160
  8. Director of R&D$157,160
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,160
  10. NPI Manager$157,160
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,160
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,160
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,160
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,160
  15. Director of Automation$157,160
  16. Automation Manager$157,160
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,160
  18. R&D Manager$157,160
  19. R&D Engineer$157,160
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,160
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,160
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,160
  23. Automation Engineer$129,990
  24. Robotics Engineer$129,990
  25. Machine Vision Engineer$129,990

Bars show the top 25 of 328 ranked. The table below lists all 328. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,590$178,860$310,560500.25
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,590$178,860$310,560500.25
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$126,590$178,860$310,560500.25
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,430$157,160$162,130500.24
23Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
24Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
25Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
26Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
27Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
28Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$99,370$129,990$154,7001000.62
29CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
30Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
31Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
32VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
33Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
34Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
35FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
36Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
37Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$97,400$129,820$163,6703200.38
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$104,920$123,750$146,8504800.76
52Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
53Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
54Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
55Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
56Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
57Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
58Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
59Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
60Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
61VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
62Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
63Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
64QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
65Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
66Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
67FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
68FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
69Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
70QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
71Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
72Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
73Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
74Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
75Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
76Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
77Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
78Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
79QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
80Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
81CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
82Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
83Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
84Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,590$110,830$135,6901000.4
85Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$89,800$110,230$150,3201300.58
86PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,880$106,990$131,9303100.18
87MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,880$106,990$131,9303100.18
88SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,880$106,990$131,9303100.18
89Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,880$106,990$131,9303100.18
90Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,880$106,990$131,9303100.18
91Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
92Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
93Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
94Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
95Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
96Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
97Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
98Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
99Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
100Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
101Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
102CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,280$102,350$133,1102300.77
103Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
104Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
105Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
106Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
107Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
108Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
109Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
110Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
111Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,320$100,870$132,7301000.49
112Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,660$98,720$127,930500.53
113Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,660$98,720$127,930500.53
114Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,660$98,720$127,930500.53
115Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,660$98,720$127,930500.53
116Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$90,660$98,720$127,930500.53
117Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,110$97,470$109,3009102.15
118Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,110$97,470$109,3009102.15
119Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,110$97,470$109,3009102.15
120VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
121Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
122Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
123National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
124Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
125National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
126Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
127Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
128Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
129Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
130Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
131Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
132Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
133Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,490$95,550$151,0304300.67
134VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
135Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
136Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
137Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
138Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
139Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
140Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
141Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
142Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
143Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
144Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
145Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
146Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
147Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,200$81,410$102,2701900.84
148Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$79,420$110,550900.55
149Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$79,420$110,550900.55
150Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$63,520$79,420$110,550900.55
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$47,630$75,350$120,7903,4400.97
159NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$46,270$73,900$100,150701.1
160Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
161Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
162Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
163Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
164Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
165Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
166Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
167Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
168Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
169Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
170Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
171Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
172Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
173Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
174Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
175Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
176Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
177Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
178Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
179Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
180Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
181Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
182Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
183Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
184Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
185Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
186EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
187VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
188Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
189Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
190Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
191Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
192Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
193Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
194Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$55,770$73,070$93,1802000.53
195Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$51,890$73,050$100,5806100.57
196Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$51,890$73,050$100,5806100.57
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,100$66,440$81,5106900.47
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,100$66,440$81,5106900.47
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,100$66,440$81,5106900.47
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$55,100$66,440$81,5106900.47
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$49,180$63,420$82,4405800.93
210Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,680$59,750$75,6401000.71
211Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,680$59,750$75,6401000.71
212Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,680$59,750$75,6401000.71
213PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,480$59,690$71,090400.66
214Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,480$59,690$71,090400.66
215Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,480$59,690$71,090400.66
216Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,480$59,690$71,090400.66
217Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,090$59,540$79,8902200.44
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$44,750$59,270$73,7204200.62
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,390$56,980$69,4902900.64
244Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$39,080$54,060$64,570300.8
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,890$50,170$62,9105200.82
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,890$50,170$62,9105200.82
247Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$38,650$49,690$61,200400.63
248Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$38,650$49,690$61,200400.63
249CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
2505-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
251Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
252CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
253Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
254Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
255EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
256CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
257Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
258Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
259Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
260Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
261Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$38,840$48,970$58,0201200.4
262Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$40,160$47,910$59,2102600.62
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,050$47,580$60,4701800.44
269Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$37,040$46,080$57,4104500.59
270Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
271TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
272Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
273Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
274Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
275Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
276Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
277Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
278Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
279Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
280Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
281Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$36,050$45,020$57,5406501.53
282CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$27,920$39,400$47,010800.47
283Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$30,670$36,610$41,2301000.56
284Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$30,670$36,610$41,2301000.56
285Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
286Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
287Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
288Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
289Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
290Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
291Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,220$36,230$46,6606600.79
292Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$36,090$36,090$44,950300.44
293Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
294Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
295CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
296Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
297Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
298First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
299Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
300Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
301Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
302Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
303Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
304Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,260$35,790$48,2503700.61
305Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
306Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
307Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
308Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
309CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
310Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
311Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
312Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
313Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
314Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
315Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
316Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
317Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
318Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
319Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
320Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
321Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
322Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
323Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$29,820$34,970$38,6501400.54
324Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$29,270$34,630$38,8607000.89
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$27,710$30,930$38,440500.33
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,450$30,650$38,4102,4901.11
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,450$30,650$38,4102,4901.11
328Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$28,540$28,540$36,1603102.03

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Brownsville-Harlingen, 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters reviews the wage data for Brownsville-Harlingen, TX. The CEO position reflects a local median of $178,860, beneath the national median of $213,990. Local employment is 50. The middle-band width is $183,970, which is narrower than the national $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. BLS data excludes deferred compensation and equity.

The national median is $171,270. The local middle-band width is $17,700, considerably lower than the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This suggests the local market for engineering management has softened or is re-baselining against national standards.

Automation Engineers report a median of $129,990, above the national $122,930 figure. The middle-band width is $55,330, somewhat lower than the national $67,120. For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Operational support roles require perspective. The Sanitation Technician median is $30,650, while the national median is $36,840. The local middle-band width is $11,960. Injection Molding Technicians show a median of $28,540 compared to the national $44,350. The middle-band width is $7,620. These lower medians reflect regional market conditions. Because SOC codes are broad, these medians may represent a range of production complexity across multiple local employers.

Pause at the difference between the $178,860 median and the $231,800 mean on the chief-executive row. That gap does not establish a manufacturing-only salary premium. Put plant responsibility, budget sign-off and commercial authority in your brief so the broad executive figures support a defined job rather than a title alone.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The lower local medians for Sanitation and Injection Molding roles relative to national benchmarks reflect the specific regional labor supply and demand. For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the injection molding technician wage accurate?

The median of $28,540 reflects broad reported data for this occupation in the region. It includes all operators in the grouping, which may range from manual to highly automated duties.

How do I account for the lower support wages?

The lower local medians for Sanitation and Injection Molding roles relative to national benchmarks reflect the specific regional labor supply and demand. For manufacturing occupations in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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