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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$186,440
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$186,440
  3. Senior Director of Operations$186,440
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,840
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,840
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,840
  7. VP of Engineering$163,840
  8. Director of R&D$163,840
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,840
  10. NPI Manager$163,840
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,840
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,840
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,840
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,840
  15. Director of Automation$163,840
  16. Automation Manager$163,840
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,840
  18. R&D Manager$163,840
  19. R&D Engineer$163,840
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,840
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,840
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,840
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$145,810
  24. Corporate Controller$145,810
  25. Plant Controller$145,810

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

Roles in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,710$186,440$245,1203001.82
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,710$186,440$245,1203001.82
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,710$186,440$245,1203001.82
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$140,780$163,840$204,3401600.91
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,860$145,810$195,0204900.73
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,080$136,970$145,270400.62
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,080$136,970$145,270400.62
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,080$136,970$145,270400.62
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,080$136,970$145,270400.62
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$102,080$136,970$145,270400.62
37Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
38Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
39Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
40Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
41Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
42Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$101,490$132,650$154,5908306.66
43PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,510$130,640$162,5401,3801.01
44MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,510$130,640$162,5401,3801.01
45SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,510$130,640$162,5401,3801.01
46Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,510$130,640$162,5401,3801.01
47Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,510$130,640$162,5401,3801.01
48Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$98,840$129,500$172,890900.48
49VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
50Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
51Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
52National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
53Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
54National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
55Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
56Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
57Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
58Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
59Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
60Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
61Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
62Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$86,490$125,570$183,1304000.78
63Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
64Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
65Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
66Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
67Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
68Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
69Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
70Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
71Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,790$123,560$157,8101601.01
72Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
73Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
74Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
75Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
76Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
77Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
78Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
79Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
80Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
81VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
82Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
83Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
84QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
85Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
86Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
87FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
88FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
89Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
90QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
91Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
92Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
93Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
94Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
95Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
96Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
97Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
98Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
99QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
100Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
101CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
102Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
103Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
104Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,950$107,200$136,590800.38
105Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
106Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
107Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
108Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
109Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
110Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
111Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
112Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
113Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
114Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
115Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
116CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,230$106,560$131,5502501.06
117Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$105,770$105,770$161,640300.48
118Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,250$103,830$154,470300.77
119Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,250$103,830$154,470300.77
120Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,250$103,830$154,470300.77
121Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
122EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
123EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
124Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
125Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
126Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
127S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
128Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
129Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
130Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
131Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
132Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
133EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
134Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,690$102,120$135,8404800.95
135Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,090$100,180$129,2608601
136Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$76,090$100,180$129,2608601
137VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
138VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
139Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
140General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
141Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
142EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
143Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
144Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,080$100,070$151,5003,0201.07
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,060$98,910$119,7601800.6
180Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,330$97,470$109,3001301.14
181Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,330$97,470$109,3001301.14
182Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$81,330$97,470$109,3001301.14
183VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
184Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
185Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
186Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
187Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
188Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
189Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
190Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
191Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
192Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
193Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
194Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
195Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
196Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,750$93,930$148,4701100.64
197Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,110$89,170$113,0706701.7
198NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$75,250$88,050$98,5901403
199Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$57,920$81,950$109,8901200.98
200Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$57,920$81,950$109,8901200.98
201Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$57,920$81,950$109,8901200.98
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,980$79,510$101,5008400.72
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,980$79,510$101,5008400.72
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,980$79,510$101,5008400.72
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,980$79,510$101,5008400.72
206PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,470$77,800$85,2201402.7
207Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,470$77,800$85,2201402.7
208Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,470$77,800$85,2201402.7
209Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$72,470$77,800$85,2201402.7
210Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
211Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
212Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
213Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
214Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
215Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
216Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
217Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
218Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,440$77,680$96,2206701.34
219Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,210$74,660$99,0102300.67
220Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,210$74,660$99,0102300.67
221Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,210$74,660$99,0102300.67
222Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
223Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
224Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
225Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
226Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
227Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
228Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
229Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
230Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
231Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
232Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
233Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
234Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
235Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
236Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
237Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
238End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
239Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$61,050$71,960$79,8501200.35
240Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
241Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
242Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
243Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
244Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
245CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
246Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
247Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,250$68,270$96,7602700.49
248Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$62,930$64,600$82,300903.29
249CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
2505-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
251Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
252CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
253Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
254Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
255EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
256CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
257Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
258Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
259Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
260Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
261Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,830$59,630$63,5401700.74
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,980$58,440$69,0602900.57
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,980$58,440$69,0602900.57
264Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,450$57,200$64,2405500.9
265Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
266Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
267Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
268Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
269Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
270Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,280$56,960$69,2102500.79
271Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
272Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
273CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
274Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
275Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
276First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
277Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
278Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
279Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
280Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
281Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
282Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,860$56,160$72,3703000.62
283CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,360$51,800$58,810300.25
284Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
285TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
286Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
287Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
288Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
289Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
290Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
291Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
292Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
293Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
294Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
295Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,780$50,710$60,6901200.35
296Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
297Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
298Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
299Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
300CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
301Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
302Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
303Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
304Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
305Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
306Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
307Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
308Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
309Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
310Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
311Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
312Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
313Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
314Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,400$49,090$60,490700.36
315Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$40,350$48,810$61,8105701.73
316Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,920$50,8501200.61
317Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,920$50,8501200.61
318SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,920$50,8501200.61
319Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$40,470$46,920$50,8501200.61
320Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,400$41,080$49,4501100.18
321Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
322Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
323Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
324Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
325Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
326Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
327Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,500$39,740$47,4402900.45
328Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,790$38,020$45,990400.34
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,640$35,030$37,8301,4700.83
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,640$35,030$37,8301,4700.83

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State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin market, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role is tracked under the broader heading of Architectural and Engineering Managers. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The middle band width for this professional sector is $63,560. When analyzing this against the national median for the broader category, which stands at $171,270, the local compensation for this position is currently lower than the national figure.

Manufacturing headhunters understand the importance of national industry benchmarks, such as the $192,800 median seen in national aerospace product and parts manufacturing. These figures are valuable for broad strategy, but they must be applied with care since they are not specific to the local market and do not account for total compensation packages. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Contextual comparisons for this area are drawn from the Pensacola and Panama City metros. The Industrial Production Manager role in those cities carries median annual salaries of $121,000 and $134,280. Differences in responsibilities between plant managers and engineering managers explain the compensation gap, but they also highlight the diverse technical profiles in Florida. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, 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.

Successful compensation modeling requires looking past the static medians. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, 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. Manufacturing Headhunters focus on these details to help organizations remain competitive. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

National industry wages are strictly national in scope. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

How does the local median compare to the broader national occupational median?

The local median for this engineering role is $163,840, which is lower than the broader national median of $171,270. This provides a baseline for evaluating local competitiveness.

Does the $63,560 band width represent the entire market?

The band width represents the difference between the 25th and 75th percentiles. It illustrates the dispersion in pay for this occupation, excluding the lower and upper ends of the distribution.

What is the primary limitation of using national industry wages?

National industry wages are strictly national in scope. For manufacturing occupations in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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