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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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 362 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$166,420
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$166,420
  3. Senior Director of Operations$166,420
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,900
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,900
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,900
  7. VP of Engineering$160,900
  8. Director of R&D$160,900
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,900
  10. NPI Manager$160,900
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,900
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,900
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,900
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,900
  15. Director of Automation$160,900
  16. Automation Manager$160,900
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,900
  18. R&D Manager$160,900
  19. R&D Engineer$160,900
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,900
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,900
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,900
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$145,610
  24. Corporate Controller$145,610
  25. Plant Controller$145,610

Bars show the top 25 of 362 ranked. The table below lists all 362. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$110,120$166,420$270,9403000.53
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$110,120$166,420$270,9403000.53
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$110,120$166,420$270,9403000.53
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,070$160,900$200,9809001.47
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$105,350$145,610$205,6801,8800.8
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$105,950$136,820$176,1403200.19
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$100,840$129,490$164,6101,5102.2
79VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
80Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
81Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
82National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
83Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
84National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
85Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
86Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
87Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
88Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
89Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
90Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
91Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
92Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,640$129,090$177,5001,7701
93Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,840$128,670$174,5701400.61
94Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,840$128,670$174,5701400.61
95Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,840$128,670$174,5701400.61
96Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,840$128,670$174,5701400.61
97Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$103,840$128,670$174,5701400.61
98Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$97,010$126,550$173,0704800.77
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,260$121,790$165,9702,0700.44
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,260$121,790$165,9702,0700.44
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,260$121,790$165,9702,0700.44
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,260$121,790$165,9702,0700.44
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,260$121,790$165,9702,0700.44
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$87,800$109,520$138,7806701.08
118VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
119VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
120Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
121General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
122Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
123EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
124Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
125Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$75,300$106,750$160,8105,7800.59
126Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$91,140$106,580$133,1602303.64
127Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$91,140$106,580$133,1602303.64
128Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$91,140$106,580$133,1602303.64
129Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
130Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
131Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
132Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
133Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
134Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,000$105,400$137,6602800.65
135Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$85,640$102,800$124,9901400.98
136Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$85,640$102,800$124,9901400.98
137Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$85,640$102,800$124,9901400.98
138Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,970$101,660$132,2702900.67
139Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,970$101,660$132,2702900.67
140Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$83,970$101,660$132,2702900.67
141Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
142Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
143Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
144Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
145Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
146Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
147Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
148Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
149Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,300$101,620$128,6506901.24
150Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
151Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
152Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
153Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
154Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
155Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
156Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
157Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
158Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
159Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
160Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
161CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,160$101,570$133,5601,8002.17
162Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
163Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
164Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
165Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
166Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
167Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
168Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
169Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
170Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
171Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
172Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
173Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
174Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
175Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
176Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
177Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
178Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
179Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
180Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
181Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
182Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
183Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
184Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
185Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
186Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
187Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
188EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
189VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
190Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
191Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
192Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
193Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
194Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
195Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
196Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$101,300$124,9202,6702.61
197Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,870$94,780$125,2703,6001.21
198Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,870$94,780$125,2703,6001.21
199Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,860$86,820$119,590600.96
200Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,860$86,820$119,590600.96
201MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,860$86,820$119,590600.96
202Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,860$86,820$119,590600.96
203Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,860$86,820$119,590600.96
204PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,060$84,700$105,6202101.13
205Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,060$84,700$105,6202101.13
206Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,060$84,700$105,6202101.13
207Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$56,060$84,700$105,6202101.13
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,080$83,760$109,8004101.04
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,080$83,760$109,8004101.04
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$75,080$83,760$109,8004101.04
211Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$66,100$80,870$102,7101600.7
212NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$58,170$80,540$98,5201400.86
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$68,030$80,350$121,0702300.48
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,440$76,870$100,5802,8900.71
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,440$76,870$100,5802,8900.71
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,440$76,870$100,5802,8900.71
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,440$76,870$100,5802,8900.71
218Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
219Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
220Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
221Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
222Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
223CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
224Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
225Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$61,400$76,650$92,4202,8101.49
226Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,250$75,690$98,7606800.58
227Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,250$75,690$98,7606800.58
228Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$61,250$75,690$98,7606800.58
229Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
230Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
231Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
232Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
233Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
234Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
235Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
236Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
237Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$75,150$92,3601,7000.99
238CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,920$73,740$83,1201001.28
239Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,950$73,360$98,0601,3400.97
240Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,350$67,830$78,9602001.26
241Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,350$67,830$78,9602001.26
242Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,840$63,080$76,8901,6100.92
243Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,840$63,080$76,8901,6100.92
244Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
245Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
246Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
247Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
248Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
249Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
250Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
251Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
252Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
253Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
254Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
255Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
256Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
257Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
258Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
259Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
260End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
261Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$62,570$73,9502,4702.01
262QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,140$61,380$73,2102901.79
263Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$49,620$60,430$65,8501002.06
264Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$49,620$60,430$65,8501002.06
265Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,550$60,210$71,0401,6700.79
266GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,780$59,350$66,3801,2503.19
267Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$47,780$59,350$66,3801,2503.19
268Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,490$58,760$63,1601,1601.01
269Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$51,480$58,520$78,630300.79
270Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$47,180$58,370$71,300900.77
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,010$57,970$62,8501,0501.31
284Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
285Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
286Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
287Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
288Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
289Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,810$57,020$69,7201,6201.48
290MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$47,520$56,920$70,8801601.39
291Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$35,710$50,790$61,0601300.69
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,560$50,400$59,5706401.35
293Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
294TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
295Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
296Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
297Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
298Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
299Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
300Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
301Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
302Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
303Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
304Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,970$49,130$57,0201,7601.51
305Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$39,430$48,550$48,5704902.86
306Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
307Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
308CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
309Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
310Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
311First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
312Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
313Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
314Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
315Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
316Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
317Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,570$47,470$59,9903,4802.09
318Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,180$47,120$62,4101,1302.35
319Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,180$47,120$62,4101,1302.35
320Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
321Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
322Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
323Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
324Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
325Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$46,950$46,950$46,9501,02010.69
326Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,960$46,200$49,4201301.44
327Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$45,680$47,8901,3101.9
328Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$45,680$47,8901,3101.9
329SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$45,680$47,8901,3101.9
330Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,610$45,680$47,8901,3101.9
331Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
332Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
333Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
334Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
335Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
336Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
337Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,590$44,540$47,9302,9801.3
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,710$43,580$49,3504901.22
339Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
340Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
341Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
342Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
343CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
344Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
345Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
346Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
347Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
348Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
349Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
350Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
351Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
352Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
353Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
354Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
355Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
356Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
357Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,030$42,500$50,6404500.64
358Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,810$41,630$48,2708201.96
359Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,020$41,360$46,4802,3201.07
360Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,060$37,060$37,6601000.53
361Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,870$31,180$36,0106,2501.01
362Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,870$31,180$36,0106,2501.01

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State figures for South Carolina

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC. 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?

In the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is measured through the broader Chief Executives occupation. S. median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, 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 of $160,820 is quite wide compared to the national width of $226,660. National industry data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a median of $409,320, though this is a national figure and should not be used to represent local pay. 53 reflects a lower employment concentration. In nearby Spartanburg, the Plant Manager role (Industrial Production Managers) has a median of $131,250, while in Asheville, the same role has a median of $125,140. These figures demonstrate the variability across the region for leadership roles. Manufacturing Headhunters analyze these broader SOC profiles to contrast the different scopes of executive and plant-level management. The BLS data set for this region does not separate manufacturing-specific executive pay from other industry sectors. Consequently, the provided median reflects the broader business climate of the area. For manufacturing occupations in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, 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. We rely strictly on the supplied May 2025 data to characterize these compensation markers. Comparisons to the broader national median for Chief Executives remain useful for high-level benchmarking. The data limitations prevent us from isolating specific manufacturing executive roles from other leadership positions. All figures provided align with the OES report standards for the current period. We caution against equating the national industry median with local market actuals. Strategic recruitment requires understanding that these figures are cross-industry snapshots rather than specialized manufacturing snapshots.

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How has the median for the CEO / President role changed since May 2024?

For manufacturing occupations in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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 primary limitation of this salary data for executives?

The data is derived from a broader occupational category that includes all sectors, not just manufacturing.

How does the local middle-band width compare to the national figure?

The local middle-band width of $160,820 is narrower than the national width of $226,660.

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