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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Goldsboro, NC

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CFO (Manufacturing)$135,920
  2. Corporate Controller$135,920
  3. Plant Controller$135,920
  4. VP of Finance$135,920
  5. Division Controller$135,920
  6. Assistant Plant Controller$135,920
  7. FP&A Manager (Operations)$135,920
  8. Senior Plant Controller$135,920
  9. Senior Cost Accountant$135,920
  10. Plant Manager$110,560
  11. Plant Director / Site Director$110,560
  12. Assistant Plant Manager$110,560
  13. Operations Manager$110,560
  14. Manufacturing Manager$110,560
  15. Production Manager$110,560
  16. Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$110,560
  17. Plant Startup / Launch Manager$110,560
  18. Sanitation Manager$110,560
  19. VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$110,560
  20. Director of Quality$110,560
  21. Quality Manager$110,560
  22. QC Manager$110,560
  23. Supplier Quality Manager$110,560
  24. Quality Systems Manager$110,560
  25. FSQA Manager$110,560

Bars show the top 25 of 283 ranked. The table below lists all 283. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Goldsboro, NC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
2Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
3Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
4VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
5Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
6Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
7FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
8Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
9Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,920$167,440800.37
10Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
11Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
12Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
13Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
14Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
15Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
16Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
17Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
18Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
19VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
20Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
21Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
22QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
23Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
24Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
25FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
26FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
27Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
28QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
29Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
30Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
31Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
32Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
33Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
34Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
35Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
36Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
37QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
38Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
39CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
40Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
41Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
42Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,840$110,560$133,700901.35
43Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
44EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
45EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
46Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
47Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
48Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
49S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
50Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
51Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
52Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
53Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
54Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
55EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
56Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,730$107,540$135,220900.58
57Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,300$104,220$110,770300.85
58Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,300$104,220$110,770300.85
59Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,300$104,220$110,770300.85
60Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
61Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
62Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
63Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
64Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
65Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
66Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
67Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
68Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
69Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
70Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
71CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,190$101,800$106,080300.4
72Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
73Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
74Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
75Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
76Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
77Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
78Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
79Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
80Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$79,130$101,260$123,940501
81VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
82Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
83Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
84National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
85Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
86National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
87Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
88Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
89Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
90Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
91Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
92Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
93Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
94Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$67,530$98,340$156,990900.53
95Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
96Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
97Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
98Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
99Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
100Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
101Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
102Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
103Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
104Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
105Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
106Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
107Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
108Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
109Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
110Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
111Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
112Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
113Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
114Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
115Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
116Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
117Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
118Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
119Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
120Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
121EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
122VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
123Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
124Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
125Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
126Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
127Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
128Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
129Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,920$97,220$103,310500.49
130PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,460$96,140$124,710500.11
131MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,460$96,140$124,710500.11
132SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,460$96,140$124,710500.11
133Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,460$96,140$124,710500.11
134Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,460$96,140$124,710500.11
135Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,750$88,780$105,0401600.58
136Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,750$88,780$105,0401600.58
137VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
138Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
139Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
140Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
141Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
142Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
143Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
144Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
145Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
146Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
147Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
148Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
149Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
150Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$69,170$81,970$98,340400.68
151VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
152VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
153Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
154General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
155Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
156EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
157Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
158Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,220$80,170$132,0404300.47
159Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
160Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
161Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
162Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
163Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
164Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
165Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
166Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
167Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,610$77,360$97,4902201.34
168Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,480$76,560$94,990401
169Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,480$76,560$94,990401
170Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,480$76,560$94,990401
171Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,670$75,000$97,5302300.61
172Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,670$75,000$97,5302300.61
173Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,670$75,000$97,5302300.61
174Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,670$75,000$97,5302300.61
175Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,250$74,680$95,6201000.76
176Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
177Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
178Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
179Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
180Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
181CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
182Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
183Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,820$65,090$79,1102001.16
184Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,800$62,030$84,860700.64
185Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,800$62,030$84,860700.64
186Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$45,800$62,030$84,860700.64
187Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
188Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
189Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
190Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
191Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
192Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
193Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
194Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
195Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
196Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
197Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
198Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
199Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
200Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
201Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
202Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
203End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
204Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,020$60,200$62,4001801.61
205CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
2065-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
207Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
208CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
209Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
210Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
211EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
212CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
213Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
214Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
215Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
216Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
217Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,890$59,790$59,790600.85
218Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,970$58,300$70,3501801.11
219Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,970$58,300$70,3501801.11
220Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,690$51,540$59,3201601.49
221Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$42,500$51,230$59,6001600.83
222Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
223Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
224Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
225Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
226Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
227Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,140$50,030$63,8101001.01
228Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
229TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
230Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
231Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
232Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
233Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
234Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
235Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
236Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
237Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
238Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
239Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,420$48,320$52,3701401.27
240CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,620$38,980$53,000400.88
241Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
242Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
243Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
244Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
245CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
246Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
247Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
248Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
249Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
250Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
251Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
252Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
253Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
254Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
255Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
256Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
257Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
258Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
259Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,510$38,510$45,6602203.33
260Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,290$38,420$46,4903501.76
261Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,390$37,390$45,440801.73
262Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,390$37,390$45,440801.73
263Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
264Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
265CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
266Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
267Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
268First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
269Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
270Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
271Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
272Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
273Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
274Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,700$37,080$45,5602401.54
275Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
276Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
277Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
278Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
279Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
280Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
281Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,760$36,600$42,4702100.97
282Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,490$33,840$37,5605200.92
283Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,490$33,840$37,5605200.92

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State figures for North Carolina

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

For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is significantly lower than the national median of $166,570 for Financial Managers. For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation.

They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Because this role is captured under the broader Financial Managers category, candidates in manufacturing should prepare for varied responsibilities. BLS data omits variable pay, so these figures may underrepresent total earnings for high-performing financial leadership.

For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this occupation is $126,060, putting the local figure below the U.S. average. The middle-band width is $41,860. As with other executive roles, the broader Industrial Production Managers classification can obscure the precise duties of a plant lead. For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, 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.

Regulatory Affairs Managers in Goldsboro earn a median of $107,540, showing a decline of $11,140 from the prior median. This is lower than the national median of $141,900 for the Managers, All Other category. The middle-band width is $52,490. Because this title is measured within the broad 'All Other' category, the data may include a wide variety of non-regulatory management roles, making it difficult to use as a precise benchmark without additional salary surveys.

For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width is $8,710, indicating a fairly stable compensation profile for inventory management staff. This role is mapped to Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, and the local figures do not incorporate the shift premiums often found in high-volume distribution or pulp and paper settings.

For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width is $8,070, showing consistent pay across the local area. This position is aggregated into the Janitors and Cleaners category, so the duties listed here might not capture the specialized hygiene standards required in high-tech manufacturing plants. The figures also exclude overtime or weekend differential pay.

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What contributes to the broad range of duties for the Regulatory Affairs Manager?

This title is grouped into the Managers, All Other category, which is an catch-all for various managerial roles not otherwise specified by the BLS. This leads to high variance in reported wages.

How should local managers interpret the Shipping & Receiving Lead data?

They should recognize it as an aggregate of various clerical roles. They must account for total compensation gaps, as BLS data does not include variable pay common in these positions.

Are these salary figures fully representative of total compensation in Goldsboro?

For manufacturing occupations in Goldsboro, NC, 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.

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