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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Clarksville, TN-KY

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 327 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$172,410
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$172,410
  3. Senior Director of Operations$172,410
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$141,260
  5. Process Engineering Manager$141,260
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$141,260
  7. VP of Engineering$141,260
  8. Director of R&D$141,260
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$141,260
  10. NPI Manager$141,260
  11. Capital Projects Manager$141,260
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$141,260
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$141,260
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$141,260
  15. Director of Automation$141,260
  16. Automation Manager$141,260
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$141,260
  18. R&D Manager$141,260
  19. R&D Engineer$141,260
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$141,260
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$141,260
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$141,260
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,620
  24. Corporate Controller$133,620
  25. Plant Controller$133,620

Bars show the top 25 of 327 ranked. The table below lists all 327. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Clarksville, TN-KY, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$103,960$172,410$260,2501200.9
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$103,960$172,410$260,2501200.9
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$103,960$172,410$260,2501200.9
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,930$141,260$174,030800.57
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,390$133,620$176,0102700.49
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$95,640$126,820$169,9002100.5
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,930$121,110$151,8003101.87
79Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,980$121,060$143,980500.97
80Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,980$121,060$143,980500.97
81Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,980$121,060$143,980500.97
82Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,980$121,060$143,980500.97
83Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,980$121,060$143,980500.97
84Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,560$115,860$124,260500.52
85Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,560$115,860$124,260500.52
86Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$91,560$115,860$124,260500.52
87Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$95,180$108,450$132,150700.5
88Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
89Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
90Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
91Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
92Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
93Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
94Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
95Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
96Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,220$98,130$116,550800.59
97Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
98Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
99Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
100Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
101Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
102Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$70,510$97,470$123,5101101.03
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,820$96,650$130,6103100.28
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,820$96,650$130,6103100.28
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,820$96,650$130,6103100.28
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,820$96,650$130,6103100.28
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,820$96,650$130,6103100.28
108Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
109Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
110Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
111Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
112Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
113Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
114Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
115Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
116Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
117Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
118Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
119CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$65,790$92,940$117,1001500.77
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,100$91,000$103,4203401.38
155Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
156EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
157EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
158Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
159Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
160Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
161S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
162Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
163Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
164Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
165Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
166Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
167EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
168Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,700$88,790$128,6503500.85
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$62,320$87,000$122,1001000.71
183NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$71,780$83,780$96,100400.88
184Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,950$79,660$103,3704200.6
185Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,950$79,660$103,3704200.6
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$53,590$79,320$127,1401,9200.83
194Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
195Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
196Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
197Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
198Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
199Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
200Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
201Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
202Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,050$77,700$99,4804501.09
203Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,220$74,430$96,1001401.49
204Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,220$74,430$96,1001401.49
205Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,220$74,430$96,1001401.49
206Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
207Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
208Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
209Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
210Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
211CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
212Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
213Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,820$73,300$84,6507301.62
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,120$72,760$82,5905100.53
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,120$72,760$82,5905100.53
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,120$72,760$82,5905100.53
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,120$72,760$82,5905100.53
218Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,300$69,630$92,6803401.05
219PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,320$68,060$72,470401.02
220Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,320$68,060$72,470401.02
221Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,320$68,060$72,470401.02
222Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,320$68,060$72,470401.02
223GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,600$63,370$63,370600.69
224Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,600$63,370$63,370600.69
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,690$62,030$72,7106602.26
243Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,310$61,930$91,2101500.53
244Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,310$61,930$91,2101500.53
245Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,310$61,930$91,2101500.53
246Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,320$58,670$77,7305001
247Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,820$58,000$70,1504601.12
248Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,820$58,000$70,1504601.12
249CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
2505-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
251Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
252CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
253Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
254Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
255EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
256CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
257Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
258Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
259Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
260Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
261Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,170$57,820$63,6203601.88
262Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
263TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
264Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
265Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
266Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
267Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
268Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
269Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
270Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
271Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
272Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
273Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,190$52,970$58,5004901.78
274QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,640$52,570$61,190601.51
275Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,410$50,480$60,9803301.22
276Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
277Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
278Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
279Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
280Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
281Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,620$49,450$63,7305502.12
282Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
283Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
284Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
285Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
286CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
287Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
288Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
289Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
290Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
291Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
292Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
293Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
294Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
295Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
296Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
297Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
298Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
299Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
300Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,470$49,120$50,4306904.13
301CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,320$48,660$57,780600.53
302Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$44,560$48,620$73,1201101.12
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,450$45,600$49,1107601.92
315Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,650$45,560$46,3903102.73
316Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,650$45,560$46,3903102.73
317Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,980$45,180$47,8901202.92
318Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,680$44,910$50,7405901.15
319Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
320Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
321Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
322Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
323Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
324Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
325Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,020$43,050$48,8705701.06
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,840$34,990$37,9801,1700.8
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,840$34,990$37,9801,1700.8

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State figures for Tennessee

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters presents the executive compensation data for Clarksville. This analysis covers the Chief Executive role within the broad industrial context defined by SOC 11-1011. For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The P25 to P75 range extends from $103,960 to $260,250, demonstrating a wide variation in local executive pay.

The national median for this executive role is $213,990. The local middle-band width is $156,290, which is notably lower than the national middle-band width of $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, 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. The local employment figure is 120, with a location quotient of 0.90, showing a moderate concentration of executive roles in the area.

For companies in Communications Equipment Manufacturing, the national industry median is $409,320. For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, 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. When evaluating talent, hiring managers must distinguish between general administrative leadership and specialized manufacturing executive duties.

Management should utilize the P75 mark of $260,250 as the upper benchmark for the local market. For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because this data aggregates all industries, it does not distinguish between small-scale manufacturing units and large corporate entities. Recruiters should emphasize the specific complexities of the manufacturing process to attract candidates operating above the current local median.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, 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. These components are usually significant for executive-level candidates.

What is the P25 salary for this executive role?

The P25 annual salary for Chief Executives in the Clarksville area is $103,960. This is based on the most recent May 2025 reporting.

How do I account for benefits not included in this data?

For manufacturing occupations in Clarksville, TN-KY, 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. These components are usually significant for executive-level candidates.

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