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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in College Station-Bryan, 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 330 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$176,160
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,160
  3. Senior Director of Operations$176,160
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$147,850
  5. Process Engineering Manager$147,850
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$147,850
  7. VP of Engineering$147,850
  8. Director of R&D$147,850
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$147,850
  10. NPI Manager$147,850
  11. Capital Projects Manager$147,850
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$147,850
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$147,850
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$147,850
  15. Director of Automation$147,850
  16. Automation Manager$147,850
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$147,850
  18. R&D Manager$147,850
  19. R&D Engineer$147,850
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$147,850
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$147,850
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$147,850
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$132,280
  24. Corporate Controller$132,280
  25. Plant Controller$132,280

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in College Station-Bryan, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$125,920$176,160$285,590600.36
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$125,920$176,160$285,590600.36
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$125,920$176,160$285,590600.36
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,160$147,850$178,770700.35
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,540$132,280$174,9904100.56
32Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
33Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
34Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
35Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
36Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
37Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,690$121,440$168,6901601.19
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,790$120,410$173,2903000.57
52Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$88,490$115,090$150,4301800.96
53Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,180$111,240$131,900400.54
54Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,180$111,240$131,900400.54
55Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,180$111,240$131,900400.54
56Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,180$111,240$131,900400.54
57Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$91,180$111,240$131,900400.54
58Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
59Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
60Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
61Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
62Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
63Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
64Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
65Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
66Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
67VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
68Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
69Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
70QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
71Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
72Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
73FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
74FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
75Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
76QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
77Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
78Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
79Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
80Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
81Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
82Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
83Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
84Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
85QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
86Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
87CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
88Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
89Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
90Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$78,570$105,170$148,1001300.62
91VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
92Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
93Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
94National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
95Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
96National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
97Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
98Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
99Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
100Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
101Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
102Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
103Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
104Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,790$104,900$153,9203600.65
105PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,960$101,910$134,8306200.43
106MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,960$101,910$134,8306200.43
107SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,960$101,910$134,8306200.43
108Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,960$101,910$134,8306200.43
109Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$79,960$101,910$134,8306200.43
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,700$95,690$123,8501100.83
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,700$95,690$123,8501100.83
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,700$95,690$123,8501100.83
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,420$88,690$125,0301300.73
122VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
123VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
124Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
125General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
126Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
127EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
128Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
129Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,860$87,910$135,6703,2501.07
130VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
131Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
132Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
133Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
134Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
135Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
136Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
137Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
138Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
139Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
140Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
141Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
142Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
143Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,410$85,820$103,8801800.92
144Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
145Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
146Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
147Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
148Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
149Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
150Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
151Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
152Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
153Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
154Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
155CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$61,590$83,760$112,2901000.41
156Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,300$76,380$101,6901,0301.12
157Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,300$76,380$101,6901,0301.12
158QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,560$72,980$82,300800.57
159Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,990$71,810$92,0808100.65
160Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,990$71,810$92,0808100.65
161Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,990$71,810$92,0808100.65
162Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,990$71,810$92,0808100.65
163Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
164Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
165Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
166Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
167Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
168Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
169Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
170Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
171Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,430$68,620$89,0206101.15
172Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$66,720$80,9102300.64
173Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$66,720$80,9102300.64
174Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$66,720$80,9102300.64
175Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,100$66,340$83,7801301.08
176Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,100$66,340$83,7801301.08
177Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,100$66,340$83,7801301.08
178Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
179Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
180Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
181Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
182Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
183Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
184Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
185Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
186Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
187Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
188Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
189Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
190Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
191Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
192Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
193Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
194Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
195Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
196Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
197Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
198Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
199Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
200Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
201Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
202Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
203Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
204EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
205VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
206Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
207Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
208Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
209Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
210Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
211Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
212Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$52,970$65,730$83,8402600.81
213Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,990$65,080$82,970901.32
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,710$62,970$82,7704000.69
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,700$62,670$83,9502200.52
223PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,520$62,370$79,200801.49
224Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,520$62,370$79,200801.49
225Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,520$62,370$79,200801.49
226Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,520$62,370$79,200801.49
227Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$57,540$60,520$71,500401.18
228NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,750$59,480$62,390701.32
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,870$58,050$73,8703000.79
247CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
2485-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
249Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
250CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
251Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
252Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
253EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
254CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
255Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
256Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
257Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
258Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
259Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$52,390$55,560$61,630900.37
260Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,030$55,260$66,9503700.7
261Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,030$55,260$66,9503700.7
262Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
263TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
264Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
265Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
266Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
267Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
268Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
269Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
270Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
271Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
272Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
273Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,410$52,800$65,6303300.91
274Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,980$48,530$60,3802700.75
275Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$42,330$48,410$59,8205000.77
276CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$33,260$47,990$64,420700.49
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,620$44,940$59,5902000.58
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$43,420$51,6103100.61
295Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,050$38,500$43,020600.41
296Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,050$38,500$43,020600.41
297Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
298Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
299Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
300Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
301CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
302Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
303Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
304Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
305Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
306Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
307Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
308Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
309Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
310Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
311Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
312Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
313Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
314Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
315Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,960$38,400$47,440900.4
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$35,490$38,360$47,1003000.45
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,680$37,670$45,9004500.64
324Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,590$36,590$41,230701.19
325Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$27,040$36,280$36,280400.32
326Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$26,930$35,330$46,4401301.05
327Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$29,600$34,690$46,8701201.97
328QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$30,410$34,140$50,690801.65
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,670$29,840$35,6301,3400.71
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,670$29,840$35,6301,3400.71

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State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: College Station-Bryan, TX. 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 evaluates the executive compensation environment for College Station-Bryan. For manufacturing occupations in College Station-Bryan, TX, 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 is $125,920 to $285,590.

This data, mapped under SOC 11-1011, provides a general overview but lacks granular detail regarding specific manufacturing requirements.

The national median for this role is $213,990. Locally, the middle-band width is $159,670, compared to the national width of $226,660. With only 60 reported employees in this category and a location quotient of 0.36, the executive pool is smaller compared to larger industrial hubs. These figures include all industries, meaning they represent a cross-sector average.

For manufacturing occupations in College Station-Bryan, 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. For sector-specific benchmarks, the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320.

Strategies to attract top-level talent should center on the P75 point of $285,590. For manufacturing occupations in College Station-Bryan, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Given the smaller sample size of 60 employees, this data should be treated as a starting point. Managers should supplement this information with internal benchmarks that account for the unique operational risks and technical requirements of their specific manufacturing environment to remain competitive.

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What is the median salary for this role in College Station-Bryan?

The median annual salary for Chief Executives is $176,160. This is based on May 2025 data.

How wide is the middle-band range for these executives?

The middle-band width is $159,670, calculated from the P25 and P75 percentiles. This shows a significant spread in local pay.

Does this data reflect local industry pay?

No, BLS occupation-by-industry data is only available at the national level. These figures are for the broad occupation across all sectors.

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