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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

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 331 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$202,190
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$202,190
  3. Senior Director of Operations$202,190
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,590
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,590
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,590
  7. VP of Engineering$163,590
  8. Director of R&D$163,590
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,590
  10. NPI Manager$163,590
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,590
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,590
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,590
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,590
  15. Director of Automation$163,590
  16. Automation Manager$163,590
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,590
  18. R&D Manager$163,590
  19. R&D Engineer$163,590
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,590
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,590
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,590
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$143,830
  24. Corporate Controller$143,830
  25. Plant Controller$143,830

Bars show the top 25 of 331 ranked. The table below lists all 331. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,840$202,190$326,540Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,840$202,190$326,540Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$105,840$202,190$326,540Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,720$163,590$205,150900.21
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,150$143,830$196,9709900.6
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$94,810$131,570$178,7702200.51
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,050$127,460$166,420800.48
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,050$127,460$166,420800.48
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,050$127,460$166,420800.48
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,050$127,460$166,420800.48
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,050$127,460$166,420800.48
38PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,020$126,940$149,2501,3300.4
39MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,020$126,940$149,2501,3300.4
40SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,020$126,940$149,2501,3300.4
41Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,020$126,940$149,2501,3300.4
42Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$91,020$126,940$149,2501,3300.4
43VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
44Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
45Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
46National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
47Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
48National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
49Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
50Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
51Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
52Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
53Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
54Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
55Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
56Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,650$119,810$169,4701,0100.81
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,820$111,600$150,4802600.55
90Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
91Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
92Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
93Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
94Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
95Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
96Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
97Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
98Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,010$111,230$133,1201300.32
99Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
100EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
101EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
102Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
103Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
104Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
105S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
106Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
107Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
108Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
109Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
110Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
111EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
112Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,320$104,140$156,3806700.55
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,040$98,140$124,7501400.24
125Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,050$96,600$114,0102,7501.32
126Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,050$96,600$114,0102,7501.32
127Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,450$96,100$122,6902500.83
128Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,450$96,100$122,6902500.83
129Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,450$96,100$122,6902500.83
130Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$70,740$95,910$132,160Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
131Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$70,740$95,910$132,160Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
132Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$70,740$95,910$132,160Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
133VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
134VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
135Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
136General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
137Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
138EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
139Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
140Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,990$94,730$137,6907,1501.04
141VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
142Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
143Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
144Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
145Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
146Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
147Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
148Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
149Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
150Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
151Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
152Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
153Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
154Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,980$87,210$125,5803400.78
155Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
156Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
157Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
158Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
159Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
160Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
161Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
162Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
163Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
164Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
165Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
166Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
167Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
168Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
169Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
170Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
171Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
172Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
173Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
174Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
175Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
176Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
177Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
178Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
179Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
180Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
181EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
182VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
183Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
184Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
185Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
186Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
187Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
188Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
189Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$67,440$86,110$119,1601200.16
190QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$80,830$83,250$104,2301000.28
191Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,960$80,880$100,3901800.65
192Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,960$80,880$100,3901800.65
193Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,960$80,880$100,3901800.65
194Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,570$79,420$103,6502,4400.86
195Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,570$79,420$103,6502,4400.86
196Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,570$79,420$103,6502,4400.86
197Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,570$79,420$103,6502,4400.86
198Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$58,840$76,510$80,9901902.25
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,600$76,280$94,3401,2401.03
208Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,880$76,280$102,5808500.88
209Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
210Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
211Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
212Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
213Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
214Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$74,280$99,670700.23
215Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,430$72,480$112,0807100.87
216Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,430$72,480$112,0807100.87
217Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,430$72,480$112,0807100.87
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,790$62,990$79,1607400.56
226Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,040$62,370$77,8101,0200.84
227Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,040$62,370$77,8101,0200.84
228Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
229Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
230Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
231Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
232Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
233Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
234Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
235Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
236Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
237Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
238Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
239Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
240Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
241Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
242Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
243Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
244End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
245Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,370$59,760$70,8603600.42
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,500$58,170$64,0702,1102.62
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,980$57,930$61,3402,1401.44
248CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
2495-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
250Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
251CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
252Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
253Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
254EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
255CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
256Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
257Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
258Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
259Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
260Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$54,840$62,7601700.31
261Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
262TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
263Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
264Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
265Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
266Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
267Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
268Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
269Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
270Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
271Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
272Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,460$52,410$61,8705800.71
273PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,830$49,420$61,650Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
274Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,830$49,420$61,650Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
275Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,830$49,420$61,650Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
276Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,830$49,420$61,650Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,250$48,980$61,2905100.67
283Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,340$47,910$58,200400.3
284Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,960$44,880$47,8201400.5
285Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,320$44,720$55,6804900.32
286Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
287Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
288CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
289Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
290Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
291First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
292Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
293Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
294Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
295Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
296Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
297Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,170$44,650$56,5304000.34
298CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,520$41,980$51,5401200.36
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$39,160$46,9909800.61
306Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,320$38,990$47,630900.19
307Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,320$38,990$47,630900.19
308SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,320$38,990$47,630900.19
309Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$35,320$38,990$47,630900.19
310Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
311Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
312Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
313Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
314CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
315Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
316Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
317Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
318Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
319Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
320Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
321Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
322Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
323Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
324Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
325Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
326Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
327Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
328Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,690$37,960$56,1601600.32
329Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$36,480$36,630$45,7401003.26
330Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,450$35,390$36,7903,8900.9
331Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,450$35,390$36,7903,8900.9

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL. 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 analyzes the industrial wage market for Cape-Coral-Fort Myers, FL. The CEO position here reflects a median of $202,190, which is below the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

This volatility is common in markets with specific, smaller industry clusters. BLS data covers base annual compensation and excludes variable pay components.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the region show a median of $163,590, nearing the national $171,270. Local employment is 90. The middle-band width is $64,430, below the national $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

CFO roles in this metro report a median of $143,830, lower than the national $166,570. The middle-band width is $94,820, while the national width is $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Composite Technician reports a median of $36,630, below the national $46,880. The middle-band width is $9,260. Sanitation Technicians show a median of $35,390, near the national $36,840. Local employment is 3,890. The technician middle-band width is $5,340, indicating highly consistent pay practices among the large number of local employers for this support role.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, 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. Such shifts are common in small samples where specific headcounts have changed.

Why is the CEO median change so high?

For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, 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. Such shifts are common in small samples where specific headcounts have changed.

What does the 3.26 location quotient for composite technicians mean?

It indicates a highly specialized industrial concentration for this role. You are operating in a market with a deep local supply of this specific skill set.

Are these wages inclusive of bonuses?

For manufacturing occupations in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, 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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