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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Dalton, GA

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 311 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$242,760
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$242,760
  3. Senior Director of Operations$242,760
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,550
  5. Process Engineering Manager$163,550
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$163,550
  7. VP of Engineering$163,550
  8. Director of R&D$163,550
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,550
  10. NPI Manager$163,550
  11. Capital Projects Manager$163,550
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,550
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,550
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,550
  15. Director of Automation$163,550
  16. Automation Manager$163,550
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,550
  18. R&D Manager$163,550
  19. R&D Engineer$163,550
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,550
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,550
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,550
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$139,960
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$139,960
  25. Director of Sales$139,960

Bars show the top 25 of 311 ranked. The table below lists all 311. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Dalton, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$122,770$242,760$437,390400.49
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$122,770$242,760$437,390400.49
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$122,770$242,760$437,390400.49
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,970$163,550$195,520400.46
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$94,470$139,960$199,3101800.69
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,140$133,000$170,7802000.56
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,780$130,700$170,130700.74
47Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
48Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
49Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
50Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
51Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
52Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
53Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
54Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
55Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
56VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
57Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
58Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
59QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
60Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
61Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
62FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
63FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
64Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
65QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
66Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
67Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
68Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
69Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
70Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
71Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
72Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
73Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
74QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
75Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
76CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
77Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
78Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
79Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,070$116,720$154,1202202.08
80PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,660$115,480$147,6802800.39
81MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,660$115,480$147,6802800.39
82SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,660$115,480$147,6802800.39
83Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,660$115,480$147,6802800.39
84Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,660$115,480$147,6802800.39
85VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
86Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
87Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
88Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
89Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
90Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
91Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
92Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
93Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
94Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
95Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
96Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
97Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
98Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,290$105,800$153,1201201.26
99Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
100EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
101EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
102Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
103Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
104Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
105S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
106Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
107Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
108Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
109Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
110Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
111EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
112Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,010$102,740$139,4602200.85
113Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,990$98,590$138,1403000.67
114Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,990$98,590$138,1403000.67
115Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
116Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
117Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
118Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
119Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
120Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
121Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
122Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
123Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$74,290$96,730$118,2301401.7
124Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
125Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
126Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
127Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
128Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
129Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
130Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
131Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
132Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
133Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
134Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
135Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
136Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
137Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
138Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
139Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
140Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
141Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
142Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
143Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
144Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
145Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
146Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
147Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
148Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
149Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
150EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
151VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
152Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
153Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
154Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
155Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
156Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
157Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
158Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,100$95,160$108,8102001.29
159VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
160VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
161Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
162General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
163Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
164EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
165Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
166Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,650$94,050$148,4501,1700.79
167Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
168Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
169Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
170Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
171Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
172Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
173Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
174Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
175Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
176Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
177Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
178CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,800$90,940$121,470900.75
179Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,990$77,410$98,4604500.74
180Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,990$77,410$98,4604500.74
181Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,990$77,410$98,4604500.74
182Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,990$77,410$98,4604500.74
183Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,090$74,310$99,850601.04
184Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,090$74,310$99,850601.04
185Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,090$74,310$99,850601.04
186Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
187Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
188Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
189Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
190Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
191Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
192Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
193Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
194Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,050$70,830$89,5503501.37
195PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,370$67,610$73,6001505.32
196Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,370$67,610$73,6001505.32
197Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,370$67,610$73,6001505.32
198Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,370$67,610$73,6001505.32
199Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,880$65,560$65,8501500.89
200Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,390$64,050$80,4201500.73
201Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,530$62,300$72,180900.5
202Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,530$62,300$72,180900.5
203Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,530$62,300$72,180900.5
204Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
205Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
206Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
207Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
208Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
209CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
210Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
211Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,470$59,370$75,5701,1203.97
212Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,430$59,230$74,2303601.39
213Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,430$59,230$74,2303601.39
214Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,740$56,860$70,1801800.58
215Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
216Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
217Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
218Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
219Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
220Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
221Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
222Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
223Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
224Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
225Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
226Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
227Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
228Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
229Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
230Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
231End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
232Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,010$55,050$60,1409104.93
233CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
2345-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
235Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
236CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
237Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
238Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
239EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
240CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
241Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
242Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
243Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
244Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
245Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$42,140$48,240$59,7801200.99
246Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,590$47,940$51,8001204.88
247Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
248Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
249Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
250Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
251Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
252Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,460$47,540$58,6004502.73
253Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
254TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
255Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
256Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
257Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
258Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
259Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
260Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
261Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
262Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
263Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
264Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,640$47,190$50,9401200.71
265GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,220$46,570$59,8401803.02
266Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,220$46,570$59,8401803.02
267Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
268Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
269CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
270Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
271Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
272First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
273Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
274Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
275Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
276Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
277Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
278Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,970$43,010$46,2508303.29
279Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,470$40,730$44,0401101.55
280Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$40,470$40,730$44,0401101.55
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,620$39,030$49,970500.76
282Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
283Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
284Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
285Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
286Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
287Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
288Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,660$38,910$42,9307902.29
289Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
290Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
291Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
292Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
293CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
294Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
295Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
296Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
297Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
298Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
299Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
300Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
301Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
302Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
303Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
304Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
305Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
306Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
307Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,440$38,240$45,9906806.44
308Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,050$37,930$39,2602,0006.15
309Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$28,090$35,200$43,2503105.11
310Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,260$30,520$35,9405500.59
311Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,260$30,520$35,9405500.59

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Facilities Engineer, Utilities / Energy Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, 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 Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Dalton, GA. 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 Dalton area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is classified under the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers designation. For manufacturing occupations in Dalton, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

When measured against the national median for the broader category, which stands at $171,270, the local median in Dalton remains lower than the national figure reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recruiters note that national data for the aerospace product and parts manufacturing sector lists a median of $192,800. While these national industry-specific figures provide context, they are not local metrics and cannot be used as a direct reflection of local market conditions. For manufacturing occupations in Dalton, GA, 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.

Market analysis for Dalton incorporates comparisons with Cleveland, TN, and Chattanooga, TN-GA. The Plant Manager role in these cities displays median salaries of $105,780 and $121,670. While these figures provide insight into the regional leadership market, the Engineering Manager position requires distinct technical competencies that separate it from standard plant oversight. The high location quotient in Dalton demonstrates significant manufacturing concentration, but this metric is a representation of industry density rather than a direct correlate for compensation levels or a guarantee of current salary bands.

For manufacturing occupations in Dalton, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. With a middle band width of $66,550, there is significant room for salary variance based on experience or specialized process credentials. Because BLS reports do not provide local, industry-specific wages, headhunters must reconcile national broad-occupation data with local market demand. Utilizing the latest median figures helps in establishing a reliable base for recruitment, provided that the hiring firm accounts for the limitations of federal data and adds custom, role-specific value beyond the standard baseline.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Dalton, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects the current trajectory of compensation for this broad engineering category.

What is the median salary change for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager?

For manufacturing occupations in Dalton, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects the current trajectory of compensation for this broad engineering category.

Are local industry-specific wages available for this role?

No: Local industry-specific wages are not published by the BLS. Only broad, national occupational medians are available for industry cuts.

What does the middle band width of $66,550 represent?

This figure represents the difference between the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile of pay for the occupation. It highlights the variance in compensation across the professional group.

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