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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Gainesville, FL

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

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BLS published a median for 316 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$238,200
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$238,200
  3. Senior Director of Operations$238,200
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$138,930
  5. Process Engineering Manager$138,930
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$138,930
  7. VP of Engineering$138,930
  8. Director of R&D$138,930
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$138,930
  10. NPI Manager$138,930
  11. Capital Projects Manager$138,930
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$138,930
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$138,930
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$138,930
  15. Director of Automation$138,930
  16. Automation Manager$138,930
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$138,930
  18. R&D Manager$138,930
  19. R&D Engineer$138,930
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$138,930
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$138,930
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$138,930
  23. Purchasing Manager$125,440
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$125,440
  25. Procurement Manager$125,440

Bars show the top 25 of 316 ranked. The table below lists all 316. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Gainesville, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,540$238,200$377,5803301.66
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$126,540$238,200$377,5803301.66
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$126,540$238,200$377,5803301.66
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$116,550$138,930$166,510900.41
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,420$125,440$132,830300.39
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,420$125,440$132,830300.39
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,420$125,440$132,830300.39
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,420$125,440$132,830300.39
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,420$125,440$132,830300.39
28PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,210$122,950$152,0805800.35
29MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,210$122,950$152,0805800.35
30SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,210$122,950$152,0805800.35
31Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,210$122,950$152,0805800.35
32Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,210$122,950$152,0805800.35
33Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
34Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
35Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
36Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
37Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
38Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
39Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
40Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
41Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
42VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
43Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
44Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
45QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
46Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
47Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
48FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
49FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
50Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
51QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
52Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
53Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
54Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
55Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
56Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
57Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
58Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
59Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
60QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
61Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
62CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
63Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
64Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
65Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,260$122,810$169,7101300.53
66Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$78,400$121,570$139,8101900.88
67VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
68Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
69Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
70National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
71Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
72National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
73Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
74Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
75Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
76Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
77Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
78Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
79Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
80Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,860$118,070$164,2203800.61
81CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
82Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
83Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
84VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
85Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
86Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
87FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
88Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
89Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$82,920$108,850$163,590Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
90Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,380$98,780$118,4802601.67
91Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,380$98,780$118,4802601.67
92Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,380$98,780$118,4802601.67
93Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
94Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
95Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
96Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
97Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
98Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
99Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
100Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
101Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
102Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
103Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
104Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
105Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
106Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
107Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
108Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
109Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
110Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
111Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
112Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
113Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
114Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
115Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
116Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
117Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
118Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
119EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
120VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
121Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
122Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
123Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
124Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
125Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
126Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
127Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,970$97,830$107,9201100.3
128Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$64,180$96,110$133,900300.39
129VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
130Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
131Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
132Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
133Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
134Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
135Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
136Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
137Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
138Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
139Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
140Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
141Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
142Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,970$96,020$122,0401400.64
143VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
144VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
145Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
146General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
147Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
148EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
149Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
150Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,400$93,220$138,5002,4400.71
151Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
152EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
153EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
154Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
155Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
156Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
157S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
158Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
159Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
160Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
161Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
162Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
163EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
164Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,800$88,080$133,2303700.61
165Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,820$80,630$104,7108300.79
166Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,820$80,630$104,7108300.79
167QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,090$79,370$122,9301000.57
168Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
169Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
170Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
171Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
172Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
173Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$61,780$78,120$115,3401300.83
174Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,680$76,400$100,120600.47
175Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,680$76,400$100,120600.47
176Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,680$76,400$100,120600.47
177Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,070$75,820$96,2701,0100.71
178Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,070$75,820$96,2701,0100.71
179Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,070$75,820$96,2701,0100.71
180Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,070$75,820$96,2701,0100.71
181Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
182Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
183Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
184Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
185Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
186Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
187Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
188Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
189Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
190Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
191Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
192CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,570$75,490$98,7901800.62
193Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
194Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
195Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
196Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
197Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
198Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
199Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
200Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
201Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,980$74,510$87,3705100.84
202Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,200$73,180$80,0504100.85
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,060$61,290$78,3403800.57
211Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,550$60,940$73,8903400.56
212Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,550$60,940$73,8903400.56
213Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
214Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
215Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
216Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
217Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
218Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
219Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
220Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
221Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
222Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
223Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
224Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
225Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
226Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
227Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
228Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
229End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
230Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,760$59,290$79,2001400.33
231NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,600$58,400$67,440400.71
232Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,750$56,010$80,6802900.7
233Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,750$56,010$80,6802900.7
234Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,750$56,010$80,6802900.7
235Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,220$55,680$61,3906500.87
236Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,460$55,670$60,8904801.18
237PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,120$54,900$74,760600.91
238Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,120$54,900$74,760600.91
239Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,120$54,900$74,760600.91
240Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,120$54,900$74,760600.91
241Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
242Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
243Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
244Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$44,930$49,980$49,9808901.17
245Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
246Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
247Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,740$49,980$58,8702200.56
248Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,710$49,940$62,910801.2
249CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
2505-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
251Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
252CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
253Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
254Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
255EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
256CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
257Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
258Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
259Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
260Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
261Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,200$49,390$59,6901200.42
262Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
263Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
264CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
265Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
266Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
267First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
268Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
269Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
270Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
271Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
272Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
273Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,080$47,700$54,8202200.38
274Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
275TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
276Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
277Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
278Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
279Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
280Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
281Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
282Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
283Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
284Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
285Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,520$47,230$52,6101500.37
286QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$42,890$47,170$68,920400.69
287CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,480$46,900$56,100500.3
288Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
289Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
290Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
291Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
292Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
293Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
294Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,920$39,110$47,2004200.52
295Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,520$38,140$49,9001100.76
296Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
297Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
298Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
299Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
300CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
301Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
302Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
303Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
304Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
305Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
306Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
307Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
308Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
309Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
310Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
311Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
312Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
313Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
314Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,200$36,780$37,8101900.76
315Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,690$35,500$37,1201,8000.83
316Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,690$35,500$37,1201,8000.83

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Product Development Scientist, 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 Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Gainesville, FL. 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?

The Gainesville manufacturing market reveals specific salary ranges for leadership and technical support. The CEO / President median is $238,200, which is higher than the national median of $213,990, with a wide band width of $251,040. Manufacturing Engineering Managers show a local median of $138,930, below the $171,270 national level, with a band width of $49,960.

Purchasing Managers report a local median of $125,440, lower than the $148,080 national figure, with a band width of $43,410. Production Technicians show a local median of $36,780, beneath the $40,110 national median, with a band width of $4,610. Sanitation Technicians report a local median of $35,500, below the $36,840 national median, with a band width of $6,430. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that these data points are derived from BLS records, representing annual base salaries without the inclusion of variable components like bonuses or equity.

Regional context from Ocala highlights a Plant Manager median of $104,400, providing a benchmark for the wider area. The location quotient for the CEO role at 1.66 is notably high, demonstrating a higher-than-average concentration of these executive positions locally. All units are annual. The $68,670 median change for the CEO role since May 2024 is substantial, highlighting volatility in the local executive pay market. These occupations use broad standard SOC classifications, which may encompass varied plant-level duties not fully reflected in the national title. Industry-wide national cuts, like Tobacco Manufacturing, serve as supplementary research. As these figures represent broad occupational aggregates, they offer a foundation for evaluating regional competitiveness, but specific compensation strategies should consider the nuances of individual company structures and candidate experience. The May 2025 release cycle data serves as the basis for these benchmarks, providing current snapshots of market-wide median salary performance.

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How does the CEO / President median in Gainesville compare to the national figure?

The role also experienced a very large median change of $68,670 since the May 2024 reporting period.

Is the local band width for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position narrow?

The local band width is $49,960, which is narrower than the national band width of $73,140. This suggests less variance in pay for this title in the local market compared to the U.S. average.

Do Production Technician wages in Gainesville align with national medians?

The role has a local band width of $4,610, indicating a fairly consistent pay structure for this position locally.

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