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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

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 334 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Purchasing Manager$176,300
  2. Strategic Sourcing Manager$176,300
  3. Procurement Manager$176,300
  4. Director of Procurement$176,300
  5. Commodity Manager$176,300
  6. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$163,290
  7. Process Engineering Manager$163,290
  8. Controls / Automation Manager$163,290
  9. VP of Engineering$163,290
  10. Director of R&D$163,290
  11. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$163,290
  12. NPI Manager$163,290
  13. Capital Projects Manager$163,290
  14. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$163,290
  15. Senior Industrial Engineer$163,290
  16. Senior Packaging Engineer$163,290
  17. Director of Automation$163,290
  18. Automation Manager$163,290
  19. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$163,290
  20. R&D Manager$163,290
  21. R&D Engineer$163,290
  22. Engineering Manager (Product)$163,290
  23. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$163,290
  24. Lead Product Development Engineer$163,290
  25. CFO (Manufacturing)$147,410

Bars show the top 25 of 334 ranked. The table below lists all 334. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$160,020$176,300$227,6404102.74
2Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$160,020$176,300$227,6404102.74
3Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$160,020$176,300$227,6404102.74
4Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$160,020$176,300$227,6404102.74
5Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$160,020$176,300$227,6404102.74
6Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
7Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
8Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
9VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
10Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
11Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
12NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
13Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
14Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
15Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
16Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
17Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
18Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
19Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
20R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
21R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
22Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
23Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
24Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,860$163,290$191,4903400.86
25CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
26Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
27Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
28VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
29Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
30Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
31FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
32Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
33Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,070$147,410$213,4201,8801.26
34VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
35Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
36Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
37National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
38Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
39National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
40Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
41Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
42Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
43Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
44Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
45Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
46Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
47Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,280$147,270$214,4601,1401.01
48Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$100,390$137,560$206,0104201.08
49Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
50Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
51Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
52Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
53Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
54Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
55Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
56Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
57Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
58VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
59Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
60Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
61QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
62Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
63Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
64FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
65FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
66Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
67QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
68Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
69Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
70Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
71Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
72Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
73Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
74Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
75Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
76QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
77Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
78CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
79Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
80Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
81Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$110,500$136,410$170,7506701.54
82CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$86,110$134,640$280,0806701.85
83Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$86,110$134,640$280,0806701.85
84Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$86,110$134,640$280,0806701.85
85VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
86Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
87Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
88Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
89Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
90Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
91Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
92Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
93Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
94Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
95Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
96Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
97Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
98Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,150$106,640$169,9703901
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$105,130$128,5702,4900.83
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$105,130$128,5702,4900.83
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$105,130$128,5702,4900.83
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$105,130$128,5702,4900.83
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,480$105,130$128,5702,4900.83
104Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
105EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
106EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
107Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
108Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
109Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
110S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
111Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
112Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
113Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
114Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
115Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
116EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
117Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,420$104,990$163,9901,3201.2
118Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
119Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
120Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
121Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
122Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
123Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
124Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
125Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
126Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
127Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
128Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
129Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
130Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
131Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
132Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
133Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
134Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
135Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
136Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
137Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
138Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
139Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
140Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
141Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
142Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
143Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
144EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
145VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
146Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
147Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
148Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
149Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
150Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
151Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
152Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,850$103,440$136,7602800.44
153Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$68,370$103,300$139,8801908.13
154Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$68,370$103,300$139,8801908.13
155Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,500$97,640$143,9002000.74
156Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,500$97,640$143,9002000.74
157Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,500$97,640$143,9002000.74
158Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
159Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
160Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
161Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
162Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
163Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
164Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
165Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
166Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$67,920$83,930$110,0901700.48
167Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,930$82,310$106,3801,9901.06
168Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,930$82,310$106,3801,9901.06
169VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
170VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
171Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
172General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
173Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
174EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
175Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
176Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,850$81,800$131,7107,0101.13
177Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
178Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
179Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
180Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
181Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
182Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
183Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
184Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
185Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
186Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
187Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
188CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$74,430$80,180$103,5002600.49
189Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,880$79,820$105,7109701.32
190Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,880$79,820$105,7109701.32
191Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,880$79,820$105,7109701.32
192Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,790$78,980$100,9101400.55
193Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,790$78,980$100,9101400.55
194Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,790$78,980$100,9101400.55
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,400$77,190$106,6601,9800.77
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,400$77,190$106,6601,9800.77
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,400$77,190$106,6601,9800.77
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,400$77,190$106,6601,9800.77
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,610$76,190$91,5701,5601.43
208Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
209Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
210Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
211Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
212Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
213Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$70,310$79,3802400.86
214PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,220$67,410$86,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
215Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,220$67,410$86,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
216Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,220$67,410$86,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
217Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,220$67,410$86,100Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,720$67,400$91,7702,1801.83
226Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$63,960$64,800$116,030Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
227Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,420$63,180$80,0401,0800.97
228Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,420$63,180$80,0401,0800.97
229Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
230Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
231Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
232Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
233Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
234Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
235Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
236Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
237Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
238Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
239Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
240Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
241Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
242Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
243Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
244Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
245End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
246Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,950$59,880$65,9807300.94
247CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
2485-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
249Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
250CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
251Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
252Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
253EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
254CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
255Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
256Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
257Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
258Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
259Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,200$56,460$60,8502700.53
260Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,190$53,620$63,7801,2401.71
261Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,760$51,160$58,5306902.28
262Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$45,760$51,160$58,5306902.28
263Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
264Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
265Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
266Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
267Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
268Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,730$49,850$63,4906901
269Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$43,660$49,840$58,9304801.88
270Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$39,110$49,230$62,9301,8101.35
271Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,970$48,430$53,2904501.7
272MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$45,880$48,410$64,3201301.83
273Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
274TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
275Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
276Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
277Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
278Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
279Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
280Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
281Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
282Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
283Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
284Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,890$47,740$53,6805700.77
285Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,910$46,930$54,5101100.92
286Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$44,290$46,430$58,720Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
287Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,770$43,920$50,0901,8001.31
288QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$36,760$43,330$47,610600.59
289Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
290Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
291CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
292Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
293Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
294First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
295Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
296Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
297Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
298Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
299Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
300Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,580$41,570$49,3101,1301.07
301CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,960$41,330$58,2302500.83
302Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
303Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
304Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
305Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
306Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
307Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
308Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,870$40,010$48,8401,4701.02
309Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$38,020$38,460$45,8704303.74
310Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
311Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
312Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
313Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
314CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
315Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
316Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
317Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
318Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
319Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
320Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
321Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
322Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
323Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
324Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
325Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
326Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
327Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
328Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,500$35,300$39,7706801.53
329Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,200$34,990$46,0001400.32
330Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,200$34,990$46,0001400.32
331SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,200$34,990$46,0001400.32
332Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,200$34,990$46,0001400.32
333Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,900$31,160$36,1204,2001.07
334Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,900$31,160$36,1204,2001.07

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, NDT Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, QC Microbiology Manager, Buyer / Senior Buyer, 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, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Arkansas

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters note the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, where Plant Managers earn $106,520 in Fort Smith and $103,620 in Joplin. Purchasing Managers in the region earn $176,300, which is significantly higher than the $148,080 national median. Manufacturing Engineering Managers earn $163,290 locally, while the national figure is $171,270. CFOs earn a $147,410 median, below the $166,570 national benchmark.

The local middle-band width for CFOs is $112,350. Electronics Assemblers earn $34,990, whereas the national median is $45,850. Sanitation Technicians earn $31,160, trailing the $36,840 national figure. For manufacturing occupations in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has a strong presence in computer and aerospace manufacturing, which influences these salary bands. Headhunters evaluate these medians against national benchmarks. The Purchasing Manager role is a regional standout, with pay exceeding national norms. Engineering management pay is well-aligned with national demand. CFO pay is slightly lower, while electronics and sanitation roles trail national medians, which may reflect the local industrial composition or labor supply. These figures are annual and exclude benefits. Middle-band widths show significant pay variability in management, particularly for the CFO role. Recruiters must consider the specific needs of regional plants to set competitive packages. The regional industrial base is dynamic and demands competitive compensation for specialized technical and procurement leadership. Employers should track these annual medians to remain attractive to high-demand talent in the region. The data suggests that Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers is a competitive market for management but offers lower medians for frontline production, which can influence recruitment strategies for these specific tiers.

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How do Purchasing Manager salaries in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers compare to the national median?

The local median is $176,300, which is notably higher than the $148,080 national median. The local middle-band width is $67,620.

What is the median compensation for a CFO in this metro area?

The local median is $147,410, trailing the $166,570 national median. The middle-band width for this position is $112,350.

How has the median pay changed for Sanitation Technicians in this region?

For manufacturing occupations in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

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