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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Florence, SC

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$173,110
  2. Process Engineering Manager$173,110
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$173,110
  4. VP of Engineering$173,110
  5. Director of R&D$173,110
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$173,110
  7. NPI Manager$173,110
  8. Capital Projects Manager$173,110
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$173,110
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$173,110
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$173,110
  12. Director of Automation$173,110
  13. Automation Manager$173,110
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$173,110
  15. R&D Manager$173,110
  16. R&D Engineer$173,110
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$173,110
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$173,110
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$173,110
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$160,660
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$160,660
  22. Senior Director of Operations$160,660
  23. Plant HR Manager$136,400
  24. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,650
  25. Corporate Controller$134,650

Bars show the top 25 of 326 ranked. The table below lists all 326. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Florence, SC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,080$173,110$202,740800.6
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,900$160,660$285,160600.47
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,900$160,660$285,160600.47
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$89,900$160,660$285,160600.47
23Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,440$136,400$170,2901000.83
24CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
25Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
26Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
27VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
28Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
29Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
30FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
31Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
32Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,830$134,650$196,3903000.61
33Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
34Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
35Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
36Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
37Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
38Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
39Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
40Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
41Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
42VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
43Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
44Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
45QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
46Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
47Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
48FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
49FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
50Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
51QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
52Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
53Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
54Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
55Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
56Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
57Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
58Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
59Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
60QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
61Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
62CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
63Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
64Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
65Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,330$126,630$160,5302902.05
66Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
67EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
68EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
69Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
70Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
71Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
72S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
73Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
74Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
75Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
76Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
77Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
78EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
79Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$92,410$124,810$162,720800.21
80Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$78,400$123,920$165,630300.64
81Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$78,400$123,920$165,630300.64
82Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$78,400$123,920$165,630300.64
83Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$78,400$123,920$165,630300.64
84Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$78,400$123,920$165,630300.64
85VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
86Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
87Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
88National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
89Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
90National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
91Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
92Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
93Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
94Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
95Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
96Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
97Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
98Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,530$121,930$165,7203000.82
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,380$112,890$152,3601001.15
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,380$112,890$152,3601001.15
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$88,380$112,890$152,3601001.15
102PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,630$108,460$135,9202500.26
103MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,630$108,460$135,9202500.26
104SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,630$108,460$135,9202500.26
105Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,630$108,460$135,9202500.26
106Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,630$108,460$135,9202500.26
107VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
108Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
109Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
110Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
111Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
112Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
113Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
114Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
115Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
116Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
117Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
118Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
119Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
120Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,020$106,860$132,9601301.05
121Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
122Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
123Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
124Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
125Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
126Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
127Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
128Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
129Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
130Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
131Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
132CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,110$103,800$130,2101300.78
133Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
134Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
135Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
136Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
137Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
138Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
139Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
140Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
141Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,250$102,010$122,630500.48
142VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
143VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
144Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
145General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
146Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
147EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
148Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
149Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,170$99,520$139,8301,0200.51
150Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
151Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
152Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
153Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
154Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
155Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
156Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
157Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
158Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
159Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
160Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
161Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
162Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
163Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
164Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
165Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
166Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
167Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
168Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
169Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
170Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
171Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
172Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
173Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
174Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
175Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
176EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
177VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
178Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
179Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
180Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
181Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
182Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
183Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
184Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,480$97,810$120,7403001.45
185Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
186Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
187Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
188Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
189Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
190Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$57,060$88,100$100,760300.35
191Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,090$87,970$110,750901.1
192Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,090$87,970$110,750901.1
193Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$72,090$87,970$110,750901.1
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,840$87,400$123,1703700.61
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,840$87,400$123,1703700.61
196PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,460$73,180$80,220401.06
197Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,460$73,180$80,220401.06
198Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,460$73,180$80,220401.06
199Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,460$73,180$80,220401.06
200Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
201Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
202Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
203Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
204Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
205CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
206Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
207Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,300$72,560$94,3406801.76
208Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
209Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
210Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
211Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
212Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
213Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
214Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
215Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
216Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,770$72,210$98,4603901.11
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,380$72,040$96,4004700.57
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,380$72,040$96,4004700.57
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,380$72,040$96,4004700.57
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,380$72,040$96,4004700.57
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,890$69,180$87,7001900.68
222Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,680$68,520$89,0601200.49
223Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,680$68,520$89,0601200.49
224Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,680$68,520$89,0601200.49
225Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,620$65,320$78,3504101.14
226Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,620$65,320$78,3504101.14
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
228Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
229Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
230Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
231Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
232Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
233Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
234Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
235Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
236Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
237Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
238Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
239Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
240Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
241Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
242Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
243End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
244Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$53,170$63,840$77,0205001.99
245MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$50,800$62,140$76,630602.71
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,240$58,790$70,0201800.78
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,290$57,550$60,5502400.56
248Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
249Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
250CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
2515-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
252Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
253Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
254Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
255Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
256Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,610$56,900$71,7502200.98
257CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
258Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
259Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
260EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
261CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
262Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
263Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
264Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
265Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
266Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,800$56,900$70,6501600.97
267Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$48,100$48,100$57,980602.27
268Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
269Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
270CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
271Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
272Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
273First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
274Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
275Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
276Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
277Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
278Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
279Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,170$47,280$57,5603801.1
280CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,940$46,650$48,470700.71
281GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,970$46,080$56,8902202.78
282Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$35,970$46,080$56,8902202.78
283Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,000$45,820$48,120300.39
284Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
285Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
286Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
287Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
288CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
289Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
290Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
291Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
292Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
293Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
294Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
295Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
296Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
297Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
298Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
299Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
300Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
301Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
302Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,730$45,650$58,660700.5
303Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
304TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
305Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
306Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
307Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
308Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
309Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
310Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
311Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
312Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
313Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
314Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,620$44,990$51,1303001.25
315Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,390$44,800$49,1902202.22
316Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,390$44,800$49,1902202.22
317Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,240$44,260$44,8407001.57
318Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
319Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
320Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
321Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
322Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
323Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
324Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,270$40,220$47,3205601.21
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,150$29,500$34,8809400.74
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,150$29,500$34,8809400.74

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State figures for South Carolina

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

The Florence market reflects specific wage data for several key manufacturing roles. For Manufacturing Engineering Managers, the local median is $173,110, which is higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The local middle band width of $75,660 is slightly wider than the $73,140 national band. For the CEO / President title, the local median is $160,660, which is below the national median of $213,990, with a local band width of $195,260. For Shipping & Receiving Leads, the local median is $40,220, beneath the $45,260 national figure, and the band width is $11,050. Finally, Sanitation Technicians show a local median of $29,500, which is significantly lower than the $36,840 national median, with a band width of $10,730. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, 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.

These figures are compared against regional hubs like Sumter and Myrtle Beach to provide context. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local employment concentration, or location quotient, for roles like the Sanitation Technician at 0.74, suggests it is not as dense in this area as the national average. These wage reports are based on annual units. It is important to note that the provided national industry-specific cuts, such as Pulp and Paper Mills, are not local metrics but are provided for general reference. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, 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. No information regarding specific employer offers is contained within this data. Each role's range is restricted by the breadth of the underlying SOC code, which may group diverse responsibilities into one category.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local median of $173,110 is slightly higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How do Manufacturing Engineering Manager salaries in Florence compare to national figures?

The local median of $173,110 is slightly higher than the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Florence, SC, 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 local band width for the Plant HR Manager position?

This is based on the difference between the 75th and 25th percentile values in the local data.

Is the local median for Sanitation Technicians higher than the national median?

No, the local median for Sanitation Technicians is $29,500, which is significantly lower than the national median of $36,840. The local pay reflects a different distribution than the national average for this occupation.

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