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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Corpus Christi, 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 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$229,340
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$229,340
  3. Senior Director of Operations$229,340
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$158,430
  5. Process Engineering Manager$158,430
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$158,430
  7. VP of Engineering$158,430
  8. Director of R&D$158,430
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$158,430
  10. NPI Manager$158,430
  11. Capital Projects Manager$158,430
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$158,430
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$158,430
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$158,430
  15. Director of Automation$158,430
  16. Automation Manager$158,430
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$158,430
  18. R&D Manager$158,430
  19. R&D Engineer$158,430
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$158,430
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$158,430
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$158,430
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$138,150
  24. Corporate Controller$138,150
  25. Plant Controller$138,150

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Corpus Christi, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$184,040$229,340$340,500900.37
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$184,040$229,340$340,500900.37
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$184,040$229,340$340,500900.37
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,750$158,430$202,0701300.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,340$138,150$190,2305600.53
32Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
33Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
34Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
35Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
36Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
37Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
38Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
39Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
40Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
41VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
42Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
43Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
44QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
45Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
46Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
47FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
48FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
49Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
50QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
51Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
52Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
53Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
54Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
55Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
56Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
57Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
58Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
59QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
60Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
61CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
62Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
63Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
64Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,480$131,180$159,9102600.84
65Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,040$126,690$153,1701003.7
66Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,040$126,690$153,1701003.7
67MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,040$126,690$153,1701003.7
68Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,040$126,690$153,1701003.7
69Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$100,040$126,690$153,1701003.7
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,330$124,800$155,2202300.93
79Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
80EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
81EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
82Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
83Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
84Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
85S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
86Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
87Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
88Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
89Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
90Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
91EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
92Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$95,270$124,740$159,2406000.78
93Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
94Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
95Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
96Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
97Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
98Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
99Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
100Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
101Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
102Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
103Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
104CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$95,620$124,340$153,0702800.76
105Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,510$124,290$164,0002100.78
106PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$123,580$156,5705200.25
107MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$123,580$156,5705200.25
108SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$123,580$156,5705200.25
109Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$123,580$156,5705200.25
110Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,350$123,580$156,5705200.25
111Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
112Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
113Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
114Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
115Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
116Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
117Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
118Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
119Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
120Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
121Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
122Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
123Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
124Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
125Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
126Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
127Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
128Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
129Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
130Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
131Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
132Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
133Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
134Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
135Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
136Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
137EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
138VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
139Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
140Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
141Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
142Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
143Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
144Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
145Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$98,370$122,470$154,8803500.77
146Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$93,400$121,490$164,960900.9
147Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$93,400$121,490$164,960900.9
148Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$93,400$121,490$164,960900.9
149Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$93,400$121,490$164,960900.9
150Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$93,400$121,490$164,960900.9
151VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
152Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
153Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
154National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
155Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
156National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
157Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
158Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
159Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
160Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
161Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
162Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
163Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
164Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$75,610$111,390$165,0906000.75
165Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
166Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
167Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
168Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
169Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
170Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$98,530$105,330$127,9301800.93
171Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,960$98,810$128,8001700.88
172Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,960$98,810$128,8001700.88
173Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,960$98,810$128,8001700.88
174Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$80,830$93,410$128,760800.79
175GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,920$91,560$93,9104502.59
176Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$56,920$91,560$93,9104502.59
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$57,740$90,600$145,8105,5701.28
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,400$90,320$125,0101,3901.05
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,400$90,320$125,0101,3901.05
187VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
188Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
189Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
190Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
191Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
192Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
193Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
194Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
195Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
196Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
197Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
198Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
199Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
200Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,870$90,290$125,6303301.21
201PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,430$85,470$99,9003003.75
202Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,430$85,470$99,9003003.75
203Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,430$85,470$99,9003003.75
204Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$69,430$85,470$99,9003003.75
205Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,410$77,950$97,9504002.29
206Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,410$77,950$97,9504002.29
207Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,410$77,950$97,9504002.29
208Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$55,020$77,380$96,8501507.53
209NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,200$77,070$94,100901.22
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,390$76,560$113,8607100.85
218Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,140$75,580$97,0001,0700.6
219Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,140$75,580$97,0001,0700.6
220Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,140$75,580$97,0001,0700.6
221Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,140$75,580$97,0001,0700.6
222Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
223Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
224Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
225Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
226Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
227Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
228Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
229Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
230Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,480$75,120$97,1401,3301.73
231Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$64,960$74,200$76,7403306.23
232CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
2335-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
234Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
235CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
236Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
237Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
238EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
239CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
240Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
241Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
242Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
243Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
244Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$54,900$71,590$83,7803000.85
245Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
246Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
247Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
248Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
249Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
250Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$55,120$66,540$75,6005401.11
251Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,110$63,890$90,850300.48
252Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$49,110$63,890$90,850300.48
253MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$56,390$63,890$75,6701102.18
254Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,780$62,790$90,1104000.77
255Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,780$62,790$90,1104000.77
256Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,780$62,790$90,1104000.77
257Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
258Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
259Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
260Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
261Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
262Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
263Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
264Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
265Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
266Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
267Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
268Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
269Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
270Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
271Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
272Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
273End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
274Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,080$60,600$76,3108201.5
275Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$46,410$60,570$81,0604600.76
276QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,970$60,530$82,7802002.78
277Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
278TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
279Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
280Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
281Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
282Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
283Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
284Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
285Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
286Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
287Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
288Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,810$59,450$71,0901,2802.47
289Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,330$59,410$63,0901,0801.15
290Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,850$58,390$70,3207300.95
291Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,850$58,390$70,3207300.95
292Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,710$53,890$80,270800.45
293Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,140$51,760$63,5106401.26
294Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
295Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
296CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
297Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
298Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
299First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
300Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
301Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
302Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
303Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
304Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
305Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,720$48,210$74,1006600.89
306Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,270$47,880$58,9305900.62
307Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$30,700$41,750$58,630300.11
308Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$30,700$41,750$58,630300.11
309SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$30,700$41,750$58,630300.11
310Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$30,700$41,750$58,630300.11
311Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
312Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
313Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
314Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
315CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
316Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
317Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
318Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
319Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
320Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
321Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
322Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
323Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
324Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
325Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
326Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
327Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
328Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
329Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,580$41,490$76,7901100.35
330Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
331Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
332Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
333Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
334Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
335Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
336Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,510$38,790$47,2307400.73
337Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,230$38,080$43,270600.79
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,280$36,700$47,410500.3
339Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,560$36,370$49,1701500.73
340Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,560$36,370$49,1701500.73
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,650$30,690$36,8902,8501.04
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,650$30,690$36,8902,8501.04

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Texas

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position in the Corpus Christi area is measured through the lens of broader Architectural and Engineering Managers, as current occupation reporting lacks a narrower manufacturing-specific title. The current median annual salary for this role is $158,430, reflecting a slight downward change of $2,080 from the May 2024 reference period.

The middle band width for this professional bracket is $69,320. In contrast, the national median for this occupation is $171,270, indicating that the local median is lower than the aggregate national measurement for this engineering sector.

Recruiters note that national industry data for the aerospace product and parts manufacturing sector lists a median of $192,800. For manufacturing occupations in Corpus Christi, TX, 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 Corpus Christi, 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.

The regional labor context in Corpus Christi is evaluated against Victoria, TX, and McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, which serve as comparison metros based on employment concentrations. The role of Plant Manager in these areas shows medians of $128,600 and $99,590, respectively. These figures are distinct from the Engineering Manager role due to differing SOC mappings and responsibilities. As professional firms handle the local hiring market, they must distinguish between hourly-based production roles and salary-based management titles. Discrepancies in the location quotient demonstrate where engineering-focused firms have concentrated their operations, but this does not correlate directly to local salary levels.

Final assessments of compensation strategy must recognize the limitations inherent in public data sources. For manufacturing occupations in Corpus Christi, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Without access to data on specific candidate experience levels or employer-provided perks, the $158,430 median serves as an indicator of general market pricing rather than an absolute rule. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasize the necessity of reconciling these numbers with local demand for specialized engineering talent, ensuring that offers remain competitive while acknowledging the structural boundaries defined by federal reporting standards.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Corpus Christi, TX, 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 Corpus Christi, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

How did the median salary for this role change since the prior year?

For manufacturing occupations in Corpus Christi, TX, 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 Corpus Christi, 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.

Can I use the aerospace industry median to set local salaries?

No, industry-specific medians are national figures only. They cannot be applied to local roles as BLS does not publish local industry-specific wage data.

What is the middle band width for this position?

The middle band width for this engineering role in the local market is $69,320. This interval provides a snapshot of the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

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