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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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 336 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$159,120
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$159,120
  3. Senior Director of Operations$159,120
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$139,730
  5. Process Engineering Manager$139,730
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$139,730
  7. VP of Engineering$139,730
  8. Director of R&D$139,730
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$139,730
  10. NPI Manager$139,730
  11. Capital Projects Manager$139,730
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$139,730
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$139,730
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$139,730
  15. Director of Automation$139,730
  16. Automation Manager$139,730
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$139,730
  18. R&D Manager$139,730
  19. R&D Engineer$139,730
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$139,730
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$139,730
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$139,730
  23. Automation Engineer$136,990
  24. Robotics Engineer$136,990
  25. Machine Vision Engineer$136,990

Bars show the top 25 of 336 ranked. The table below lists all 336. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$122,660$159,120$265,670400.2
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$122,660$159,120$265,670400.2
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$122,660$159,120$265,670400.2
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,330$139,730$164,5402200.99
23Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
24Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
25Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
26Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
27Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
28Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$115,920$136,990$158,4802001.25
29Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,930$131,330$151,360800.94
30Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,930$131,330$151,360800.94
31Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,930$131,330$151,360800.94
32Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,930$131,330$151,360800.94
33Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$106,930$131,330$151,360800.94
34Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
35Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
36Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
37Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
38Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
39Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
40Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
41Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
42Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
43VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
44Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
45Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
46QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
47Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
48Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
49FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
50FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
51Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
52QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
53Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
54Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
55Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
56Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
57Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
58Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
59Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
60Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
61QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
62Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
63CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
64Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
65Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
66Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,600$126,570$155,7303701.47
67Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,820$121,470$170,8901100.49
68CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
69Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
70Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
71VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
72Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
73Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
74FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
75Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
76Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,890$115,320$151,0504900.57
77Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
78Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
79Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
80Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
81Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
82Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
83Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
84Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
85Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,600$107,580$130,4902701.35
86VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
87VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
88Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
89General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
90Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
91EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
92Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
93Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$73,360$107,480$160,8101,2500.35
94Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,200$105,910$133,7101701.04
95Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,200$105,910$133,7101701.04
96Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$77,200$105,910$133,7101701.04
97Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
98EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
99EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
100Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
101Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
102Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
103S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
104Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
105Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
106Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
107Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
108Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
109EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
110Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$75,710$105,370$138,2901800.28
111PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,350$104,240$137,6203000.17
112MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,350$104,240$137,6203000.17
113SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,350$104,240$137,6203000.17
114Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,350$104,240$137,6203000.17
115Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$77,350$104,240$137,6203000.17
116Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
117Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
118Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
119Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
120Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
121Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
122Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
123Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
124Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
125Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
126Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
127CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,360$103,450$129,8804101.35
128Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,390$98,350$130,630401.72
129Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,390$98,350$130,630401.72
130MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,390$98,350$130,630401.72
131Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,390$98,350$130,630401.72
132Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$84,390$98,350$130,630401.72
133Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
134Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
135Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
136Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
137Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
138Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
139Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
140Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
141Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
142Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
143Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
144Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
145Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
146Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
147Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
148Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
149Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
150Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
151Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
152Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
153Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
154Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
155Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
156Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
157Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
158Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
159EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
160VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
161Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
162Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
163Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
164Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
165Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
166Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
167Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,220$94,800$102,1503701
168NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$78,850$93,640$112,260801.26
169VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
170Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
171Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
172Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
173Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
174Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
175Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
176Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
177Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
178Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
179Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
180Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
181Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
182Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,960$90,770$112,3202000.87
183Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,360$88,610$102,1301901.32
184Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,360$88,610$102,1301901.32
185Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,360$88,610$102,1301901.32
186VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
187Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
188Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
189National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
190Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
191National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
192Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
193Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
194Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
195Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
196Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
197Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
198Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
199Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$65,140$87,570$128,0302500.38
200Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,850$84,200$117,7605200.48
201Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,850$84,200$117,7605200.48
202GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$70,160$82,050$85,5202902.01
203Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$70,160$82,050$85,5202902.01
204Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,000$81,330$105,4602300.54
205Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,000$81,330$105,4602300.54
206Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,000$81,330$105,4602300.54
207Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
208Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
209Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
210Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
211Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
212CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
213Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
214Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$65,000$81,260$85,2401,0101.48
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$62,050$78,770$100,4205201.05
216Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,780$76,380$101,3108600.59
217Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,780$76,380$101,3108600.59
218Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,780$76,380$101,3108600.59
219Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,780$76,380$101,3108600.59
220Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,380$75,610$109,430300.41
221PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,230$74,460$90,0201001.51
222Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,230$74,460$90,0201001.51
223Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,230$74,460$90,0201001.51
224Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$44,230$74,460$90,0201001.51
225Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
226Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
227Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
228Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
229Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
230Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
231Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
232Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
233Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$52,160$69,720$89,3809101.45
234Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
235Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
236Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
237Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
238Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
239Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
240Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
241Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
242Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
243Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
244Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
245Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
246Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
247Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
248Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
249Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
250End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
251Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,320$69,200$85,4803300.74
252Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$63,630$64,520$64,5201403.11
253Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
254Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
255CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
256Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
257Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
258First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
259Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
260Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
261Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
262Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
263Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
264Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,880$63,520$74,2506000.99
265Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
266TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
267Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
268Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
269Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
270Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
271Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
272Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
273Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
274Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
275Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
276Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$51,100$63,440$63,4402,2205.23
277CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
2785-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
279Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
280CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
281Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
282Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
283EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
284CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
285Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
286Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
287Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
288Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
289Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,640$63,330$63,3304201.45
290Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$59,090$62,440$62,4402,0102.61
291Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
292Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
293Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
294Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
295Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
296Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,950$60,100$79,0101800.45
297Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,950$56,420$70,6805000.79
298Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,950$56,420$70,6805000.79
299MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$44,920$53,330$59,8801403.39
300Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$53,190$53,190$58,710600.82
301CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,690$51,430$65,050700.39
302Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$40,600$48,230$60,6403300.78
303Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,010$46,900$69,620800.56
304QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$36,220$45,750$63,5701202.1
305Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$42,080$44,520$63,0701307.86
306Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$32,000$41,980$49,6001200.67
307Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$32,000$41,980$49,6001200.67
308Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
309Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
310Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
311Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
312CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
313Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
314Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
315Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
316Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
317Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
318Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
319Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
320Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
321Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
322Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
323Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
324Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
325Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
326Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,600$40,110$74,190600.23
327Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
328Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
329Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
330Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
331Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
332Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
333Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,820$39,860$50,4605500.66
334Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$34,260$37,550$45,5003400.43
335Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$25,080$29,700$34,7502,2501
336Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$25,080$29,700$34,7502,2501

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Mississippi

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS. 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 CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, is captured through the broad Chief Executives occupation. The local median stands at $159,120, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. There has been a significant median increase of $27,700 since May 2024. The local middle-band width is $143,010 compared to the national figure of $226,660.

Nearby in Mobile, AL, the Plant Manager position carries a median of $128,770, while in Hattiesburg, MS, the same position reports a median of $128,480. Manufacturing Headhunters provide this insight to demonstrate the variation in local compensation levels. The national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, which highlights the difference between industry-specific national data and the local broader occupation stats. 2, reflecting limited local concentration. BLS data does not account for the variable nature of executive pay, such as long-term incentives, which are common in manufacturing leadership. Because the occupation is a broader cross-industry category, the plant-specific duties are not isolated. Hiring managers should avoid interpreting the median increase as a uniform market growth across all manufacturing sectors. The local middle-band width suggests a wide range of organizations, from small shops to larger operations. The provided data is the most current available for this region as of May 2025. We never estimate values beyond the specific records provided. This analysis relies on the OEWS occupation codes which aggregate disparate roles. Comparisons between the median change in Gulfport and the national movement indicate that the local market is adjusting. For firms targeting top executive talent, the provided figures serve as a baseline. The differences in pay profiles between the CEO roles and other manufacturing roles are significant. Recruitment strategies must account for these broad-scope limitations when developing offers. All stated figures are pulled directly from the packet provided for this review.

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What is the current median for the CEO / President role in Gulfport-Biloxi?

The local median is $159,120, based on the broader Chief Executives occupation.

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

The median increased by $27,700 compared to the previous median of $131,420.

Why is the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing higher than the local CEO median?

The national industry median represents a specific, high-paying sector, whereas the local CEO median covers all industry sectors.

Does the BLS data account for executive bonuses?

No, BLS figures exclude variable pay components like bonuses, equity, and performance incentives.

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