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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

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 278 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$164,770
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$164,770
  3. Senior Director of Operations$164,770
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,570
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,570
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,570
  7. VP of Engineering$157,570
  8. Director of R&D$157,570
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,570
  10. NPI Manager$157,570
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,570
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,570
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,570
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,570
  15. Director of Automation$157,570
  16. Automation Manager$157,570
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,570
  18. R&D Manager$157,570
  19. R&D Engineer$157,570
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,570
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,570
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,570
  23. Facilities Manager$140,000
  24. Facilities Engineer$140,000
  25. Utilities / Energy Manager$140,000

Bars show the top 25 of 278 ranked. The table below lists all 278. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,090$164,770$208,820300.45
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,090$164,770$208,820300.45
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$132,090$164,770$208,820300.45
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,850$157,570$184,450500.59
23Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,380$140,000$141,080300.56
24Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,380$140,000$141,080300.56
25Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$110,380$140,000$141,080300.56
26Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
27Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
28Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
29Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
30Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
31Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
32Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
33Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
34Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$104,390$131,330$135,460500.68
35CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
36Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
37Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
38VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
39Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
40Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
41FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
42Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
43Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$110,010$128,830$168,8001500.48
44Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
45Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
46Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
47Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
48Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
49Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
50Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
51Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
52Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
53VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
54Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
55Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
56QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
57Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
58Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
59FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
60FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
61Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
62QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
63Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
64Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
65Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
66Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
67Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
68Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
69Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
70Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
71QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
72Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
73CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
74Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
75Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
76Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,090$120,490$159,9501301.48
77Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$90,410$117,960$152,260300.38
78PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,180$116,260$147,3101300.21
79MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,180$116,260$147,3101300.21
80SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,180$116,260$147,3101300.21
81Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,180$116,260$147,3101300.21
82Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$78,180$116,260$147,3101300.21
83Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
84Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
85Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
86Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
87Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
88Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
89Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
90Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
91Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
92Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
93Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
94CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$83,560$108,510$134,990800.77
95VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
96Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
97Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
98National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
99Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
100National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
101Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
102Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
103Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
104Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
105Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
106Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
107Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
108Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,600$104,010$155,360800.36
109Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
110Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
111Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
112Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
113Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
114Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
115Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
116Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
117Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
118Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
119Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
120Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
121Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
122Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
123Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
124Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
125Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
126Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
127Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
128Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
129Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
130Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
131Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
132Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
133Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
134Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
135EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
136VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
137Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
138Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
139Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
140Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
141Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
142Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
143Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,610$98,550$124,8801401.09
144VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
145VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
146Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
147General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
148Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
149EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
150Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
151Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,090$97,600$148,0307400.59
152Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,050$93,950$100,360800.21
153Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$69,050$93,950$100,360800.21
154Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
155EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
156EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
157Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
158Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
159Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
160S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
161Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
162Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
163Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
164Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
165Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
166EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
167Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$55,290$91,650$149,680300.15
168CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
1695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
170Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
171CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
172Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
173Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
174EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
175CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
176Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
177Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
178Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
179Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
180Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,020$82,690$105,3701601.59
181Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,250$79,990$108,140500.96
182Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,250$79,990$108,140500.96
183Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,250$79,990$108,140500.96
184Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
185Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
186Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
187Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
188Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
189Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
190Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
191Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
192Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$71,450$96,8903701.64
193Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$64,090$68,290$71,680502.25
194Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$64,090$68,290$71,680502.25
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,150$67,600$89,9904600.88
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,150$67,600$89,9904600.88
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,150$67,600$89,9904600.88
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,150$67,600$89,9904600.88
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,480$66,620$85,410500.35
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,480$66,620$85,410500.35
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,480$66,620$85,410500.35
202QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,560$64,070$64,070301.56
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,300$62,760$82,2406702.74
211Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$49,820$62,410$82,1401600.89
212Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,010$59,770$74,8505702.08
213Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
214Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
215Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
216Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
217Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
218Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
219Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
220Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
221Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
222Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
223Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
224Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
225Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
226Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
227Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
228Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
229End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
230Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,100$59,370$74,2605803.64
231Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,350$57,850$73,8803301.48
232Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,350$57,850$73,8803301.48
233Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
234Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
235Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
236Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
237Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
238Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,130$50,930$66,620600.45
239Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,460$49,610$61,9903601.29
240CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$41,070$47,780$59,690701.2
241Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$36,760$46,560$57,8202501.66
242Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
243TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
244Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
245Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
246Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
247Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
248Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
249Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
250Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
251Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
252Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
253Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,230$44,210$50,0601300.89
254Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
255Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
256Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
257Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
258Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
259Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
260Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,950$39,160$46,1601600.54
261Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
262Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
263CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
264Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
265Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
266First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
267Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
268Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
269Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
270Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
271Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
272Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$30,180$38,250$41,7703101.44
273Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,410$38,040$44,0001302.15
274Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,410$38,040$44,0001302.15
275Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$29,620$37,150$40,3303907.1
276Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$29,620$36,060$39,730601.08
277Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,580$29,540$34,3407500.95
278Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,580$29,540$34,3407500.95

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

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The Florence-Muscle Shoals market displays unique pay levels across several manufacturing positions. The CEO / President median in this area is $164,770, which is lower than the $213,990 national median. The local band width is $76,730, significantly lower than the $226,660 national band width.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a local median of $157,570, remaining below the national median of $171,270, with a local band width of $53,600 compared to the national $73,140. Facilities Managers have a local median of $140,000, notably higher than the $106,660 national median, with a local band width of $30,700. Flexographic Press Operators see a local median of $36,060, below the $45,780 national figure, with a local band width of $10,110. Sanitation Technicians in the area report a median of $29,540, which is lower than the $36,840 national median, with a band width of $5,760. Manufacturing Headhunters notes these metrics provide a window into the regional manufacturing economy.

Comparing this area to nearby hubs such as Decatur and Huntsville is useful for benchmarking. For instance, the Plant Manager median in Decatur is $150,030, while in Huntsville it is $136,240, reflecting the regional competitive spread for leadership talent. The location quotient of 1.08 for Flexographic Press Operators indicates this role is relatively well-concentrated compared to the national average. The data relies on annual salary units. For manufacturing occupations in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, 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. Because the data captures standardized occupational classifications, the roles described in plant settings may have responsibilities that vary from the overarching SOC definitions. National industry rows, such as Iron and Steel Mills, are provided as context and are not local estimates. The reported figures represent the latest release data from the May 2025 report cycle.

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Are local Facilities Manager wages higher than the national average?

Yes, the local median of $140,000 for a Facilities Manager in Florence-Muscle Shoals is higher than the national median of $106,660. The local band width is $30,700.

How have Manufacturing Engineering Manager salaries shifted in this region?

For manufacturing occupations in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the limitation of the SOC classification for these manufacturing roles?

The SOC classifications are broad cross-industry standards. They may group different plant-level responsibilities or specializations into a single category, meaning local duties might differ slightly from the full occupational scope.

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