Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Hinesville, GA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

CFO (Manufacturing)$114,460
Corporate Controller$114,460
Plant Controller$114,460
VP of Finance$114,460
Division Controller$114,460
Assistant Plant Controller$114,460
FP&A Manager (Operations)$114,460
Senior Plant Controller$114,460
Senior Cost Accountant$114,460
Regulatory Affairs Manager$105,370
EHS Manager$105,370
EHS Director$105,370
Safety Manager$105,370
Environmental Manager$105,370
Process Safety Manager$105,370
S&OP Manager$105,370
Trade Compliance Manager$105,370
Service / Aftermarket Manager$105,370
Environmental Engineer$105,370
Sustainability Manager / Director$105,370
Senior EHS Manager$105,370
EHS Coordinator$105,370
Director of Planning$105,370
VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain$83,060
Supply Chain Manager$83,060

Bars show the top 25 of 176 ranked. The table below lists all 176. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Hinesville, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
Rank	Role	BLS occupation	25th	Median	75th	Employment	LQ
1	CFO (Manufacturing)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
2	Corporate Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
3	Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
4	VP of Finance	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
5	Division Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
6	Assistant Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
7	FP&A Manager (Operations)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
8	Senior Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
9	Senior Cost Accountant	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$86,350	$114,460	$161,890	30	0.29
10	Regulatory Affairs Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
11	EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
12	EHS Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
13	Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
14	Environmental Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
15	Process Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
16	S&OP Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
17	Trade Compliance Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
18	Service / Aftermarket Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
19	Environmental Engineer	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
20	Sustainability Manager / Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
21	Senior EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
22	EHS Coordinator	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
23	Director of Planning	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$71,180	$105,370	$133,470	80	1.02
24	VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
25	Supply Chain Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
26	Materials Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
27	Logistics Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
28	Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
29	Chief Supply Chain Officer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
30	Category Manager (Direct Materials)	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
31	Inventory Control Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
32	Senior Production Planner	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
33	Senior Buyer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
34	Director of Logistics	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
35	Transportation Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
36	Warehouse Supervisor	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
37	Shipping & Receiving Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$83,060	$83,060	$101,380	40	1.51
38	VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
39	VP of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
40	Regional VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
41	General Manager (Manufacturing)	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
42	Director of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
43	EVP / SVP Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
44	Division / Business Unit General Manager	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
45	Director of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$56,540	$79,510	$123,310	340	0.74
46	Field Service Engineer	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
47	Industrial Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
48	Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
49	Line Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
50	Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
51	Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
52	Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
53	Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
54	Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
55	Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
56	Maintenance Technician A	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
57	Maintenance Technician B	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
58	Maintenance Technician C	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
59	Traveling Millwright	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
60	Filler Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
61	Packaging Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
62	End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
63	Lead Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$60,360	$78,620	$87,190	100	1.66
64	Buyer / Senior Buyer	Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)	$58,390	$73,920	$94,520	50	0.86
65	Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$56,070	$73,320	$96,730	50	0.37
66	Program Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$56,070	$73,320	$96,730	50	0.37
67	Maintenance Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
68	Director of Maintenance	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
69	Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
70	Maintenance & Engineering Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
71	Asset Management / CMMS Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
72	Tool Room Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
73	Lead Maintenance Technician	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
74	Senior Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
75	Lead Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$59,360	$73,030	$93,180	110	1.38
76	Cost Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,580	$67,800	$91,590	80	0.45
77	Cost Accounting Manager	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,580	$67,800	$91,590	80	0.45
78	Senior Cost Analyst	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,580	$67,800	$91,590	80	0.45
79	Inventory Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,580	$67,800	$91,590	80	0.45
80	Industrial Electrician	Electricians (47-2111)	$55,200	$63,840	$72,070	40	0.41
81	Logistics Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$46,990	$60,840	$71,550	60	0.78
82	Shipping Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$46,990	$60,840	$71,550	60	0.78
83	Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)	$47,900	$59,910	$63,300	60	1.13
84	Production Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
85	Line Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
86	Shift Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
87	Packaging Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
88	Production Team Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
89	CNC Machining Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
90	Welding Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
91	Packaging Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$40,170	$58,610	$76,870	240	2.76
92	Maintenance Planner / Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
93	Production Planner / Master Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
94	Inventory Control Specialist	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
95	Demand Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
96	Supply Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
97	Production Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$48,360	$56,700	$66,720	70	1.41
98	Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
99	Quality Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
100	CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
101	Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
102	Food Safety / QA Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
103	First Article Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
104	Receiving / Source Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
105	Metrology Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
106	Microbiology Lab Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
107	Environmental Monitoring Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
108	Lead Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
109	Senior CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$44,400	$55,170	$61,240	70	0.91
110	Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
111	Setup Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
112	Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
113	Battery Cell Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
114	CIP Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
115	Skilled Machine Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
116	Utility / Relief Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
117	Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
118	Senior Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
119	Lead Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
120	Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
121	Batch Maker / Compounder	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
122	Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
123	Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
124	Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
125	Retort / Thermal Process Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
126	Brewer / Cellar Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
127	Senior Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
128	Lead Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$39,790	$52,060	$63,680	70	2.16
129	Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$44,530	$52,020	$67,800	50	0.85
130	Document Control Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$44,530	$52,020	$67,800	50	0.85
131	Regulatory Compliance Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$44,530	$52,020	$67,800	50	0.85
132	Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
133	Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
134	Industrial Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
135	Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
136	Battery Cell Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
137	Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
138	Supplier Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
139	Customer Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
140	Design Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
141	Validation Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
142	Reliability Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
143	Reliability Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
144	Continuous Improvement Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
145	Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
146	Lean Six Sigma Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
147	Director of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
148	Supplier Development Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
149	Lean Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
150	Senior Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
151	Senior Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
152	Mold / Die Design Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
153	Test Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
154	Senior Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
155	Quality Engineering Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
156	Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
157	Maintenance Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
158	EHS Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
159	VP of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
160	Director of Continuous Improvement	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
161	Lean Specialist / Coordinator	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
162	Master Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
163	Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
164	Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
165	Supplier Development Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
166	Material Flow / Logistics Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$47,730	$47,730	$85,180	Not published by BLS	Not published by BLS
167	Shipping & Receiving Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
168	Hazmat Shipping Specialist	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
169	Warehouse Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
170	Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
171	Production / Material Expediter	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
172	Kitting Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
173	Inventory Control Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$40,610	$47,440	$54,010	100	0.96
174	Certified Forklift Operator	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)	$45,000	$45,000	$51,890	290	2.83
175	Sanitation Technician	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$29,620	$33,390	$35,530	290	1.01
176	Sanitation Lead	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$29,620	$33,390	$35,530	290	1.01

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CEO / President (Manufacturing), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Plant Manager, Plant Director / Site Director, Assistant Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift), Plant Startup / Launch Manager, Sanitation Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Packaging Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Welding Engineer, Plant Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, MES Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer, Director of Quality, Quality Manager, QC Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, FSQA Manager, FSQA Director, Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, VP of Sales (Industrial), Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Machinist, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, 5-Axis CNC Machinist, Swiss CNC Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Production Welder (MIG), TIG Welder, Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel), Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, QA Manager, Procurement Manager, Plant HR Manager, Senior Director of Operations, Production Superintendent, Area Manager, Value Stream Manager, Department Manager, Sanitation Supervisor, Bilingual Production Supervisor, Second Shift Production Supervisor, Third Shift Production Supervisor, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Development Engineer, NPI Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Senior Controls Engineer, SCADA / HMI Engineer, Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Firmware / Embedded Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, QC Lab Manager, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, QC Microbiology Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Facilities Engineer, Utilities / Energy Manager, Safety Specialist / Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Permitting Specialist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Director of Sales, National Sales Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Channel / Distributor Sales Manager, Product Manager (Industrial), Field Service Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Senior Applications Engineer, Lead Field Service Engineer, Traveling Field Service Engineer, CNC Machine Operator, Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist, Manual Machinist, EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker), CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder, Lead Machinist, Machinist A, Machinist B, Machinist C, Senior CNC Machinist, Welder-Fabricator, Fitter / Layout Fitter, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator, Heat Treat Technician, Plating / Anodizing Technician, Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician, Foundry Molder / Melt Operator, Lead Welder, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Hinesville, GA. 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 CFO (Manufacturing) role in Hinesville, GA is mapped to Financial Managers, with a median of $114,460, well below the national median of $166,570. The middle band width is $75,540. Since May 2024, the median increased by $18,580. National Audio and Video Equipment industry median is $210,870. Manufacturing Headhunters reports a location quotient of 0.29.

The Regulatory Affairs Manager, under Managers, All Other, shows a median of $105,370, lower than the $141,900 national median. The band width is $62,290. Since May 2024, the median shifted by $18,340. The national industry median for Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing is $202,090. The location quotient is 1.02.

The VP / Director of Supply Chain maps to Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers, with a median of $83,060, lower than the $107,230 national median. The middle band width is $18,320. Since May 2024, the median increased by $3,100. National median for Engine Manufacturing is $160,620. The location quotient is 1.51.

The Certified Forklift Operator role is directly mapped to Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators with a median of $45,000, lower than the $46,420 national median. The band width is $6,890. Since May 2024, the median changed by $620. National Motor Vehicle Manufacturing median is $76,510. The location quotient is 2.83.

Sanitation Technicians in this region report a median of $33,390, compared to the $36,840 national median. The middle band width is $5,910. Since May 2024, the median rose by $2,950. National Iron and Steel industry median is $52,820. The location quotient is 1.01.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Is the Certified Forklift Operator mapping broad or direct?

The Certified Forklift Operator title is a direct map to the Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators occupation. The duties align directly, though the BLS combines all industry data.

What is the location quotient for the local Certified Forklift Operator?

The location quotient is 2.83, indicating high local employment concentration. This measure reflects employment volume relative to the national average rather than pay or candidate availability.