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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

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 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$176,890
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$176,890
  3. Senior Director of Operations$176,890
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$136,210
  5. Process Engineering Manager$136,210
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$136,210
  7. VP of Engineering$136,210
  8. Director of R&D$136,210
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$136,210
  10. NPI Manager$136,210
  11. Capital Projects Manager$136,210
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$136,210
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$136,210
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$136,210
  15. Director of Automation$136,210
  16. Automation Manager$136,210
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$136,210
  18. R&D Manager$136,210
  19. R&D Engineer$136,210
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$136,210
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$136,210
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$136,210
  23. Plant Manager$130,940
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$130,940
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$130,940

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,020$176,890$291,320500.5
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,020$176,890$291,320500.5
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$120,020$176,890$291,320500.5
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,140$136,210$173,140500.45
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,400$130,940$162,3401000.76
56Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
57Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
58Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
59Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
60Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
61Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
62Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
63Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
64Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
65Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
66Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
67Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
68Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
69Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
70Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
71Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
72Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
73Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
74Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
75Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
76Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
77Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
78Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
79Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
80Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
81Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
82EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
83VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
84Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
85Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
86Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
87Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
88Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
89Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
90Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,060$128,690$156,720600.3
91VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
92Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
93Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
94National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
95Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
96National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
97Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
98Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
99Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
100Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
101Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
102Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
103Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
104Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,840$123,700$164,8801600.46
105CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
106Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
107Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
108VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
109Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
110Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
111FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
112Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
113Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,330$121,000$165,1402700.59
114VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
115VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
116Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
117General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
118Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
119EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
120Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
121Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$74,280$107,200$160,8101,8400.98
122Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$82,560$104,760$135,220600.47
123PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,490$102,970$126,180500.06
124MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,490$102,970$126,180500.06
125SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,490$102,970$126,180500.06
126Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,490$102,970$126,180500.06
127Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,490$102,970$126,180500.06
128Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
129EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
130EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
131Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
132Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
133Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
134S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
135Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
136Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
137Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
138Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
139Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
140EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
141Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$81,490$102,130$132,7806802.05
142VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
143Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
144Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
145Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
146Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
147Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
148Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
149Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
150Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
151Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
152Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
153Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
154Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
155Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$76,320$99,460$122,5101501.26
156Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
157Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
158Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
159Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
160Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
161Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$68,030$95,400$127,6202603.17
162Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,480$90,550$120,5403400.59
163Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,480$90,550$120,5403400.59
164Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,940$89,730$117,270300.38
165Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,940$89,730$117,270300.38
166Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$64,940$89,730$117,270300.38
167Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,070$85,550$94,2801301.7
168Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,070$85,550$94,2801301.7
169Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$64,070$85,550$94,2801301.7
170Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
171Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
172Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
173Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
174Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
175Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
176Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
177Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
178Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
179Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
180Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
181CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$77,410$82,900$125,110600.4
182Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,240$78,680$102,1901500.67
183Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,240$78,680$102,1901500.67
184Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$55,240$78,680$102,1901500.67
185Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$74,620$90,1304800.62
186Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$74,620$90,1304800.62
187Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$74,620$90,1304800.62
188Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$74,620$90,1304800.62
189Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
190Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
191Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
192Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
193Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
194CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
195Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
196Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,330$71,320$84,7904601.27
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,660$68,620$94,1705101.54
206Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,830$60,360$73,9004001.21
207Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,830$60,360$73,9004001.21
208PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,390$60,320$77,020300.89
209Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,390$60,320$77,020300.89
210Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,390$60,320$77,020300.89
211Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,390$60,320$77,020300.89
212NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$47,380$60,320$76,390Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
213Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
214Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
215Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
216Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
217Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
218Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
219Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
220Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
221Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
222Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
223Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
224Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
225Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
226Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
227Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
228Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
229End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
230Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,480$60,160$74,7505602.37
231Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
232Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
233CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
234Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
235Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
236First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
237Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
238Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
239Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
240Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
241Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
242Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$45,960$59,870$78,6205101.61
243Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,110$59,010$75,9402100.79
244Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$41,970$58,470$61,9502501.14
245Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,170$57,650$64,6004601.13
246Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,100$57,230$64,61030012.82
247Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
248TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
249Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
250Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
251Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
252Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
253Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
254Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
255Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
256Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
257Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
258Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,680$56,990$61,2901,3506.03
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,360$55,560$63,0405703.72
272Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
273Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
274Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
275Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
276Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
277Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,520$51,410$59,8301700.81
278CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$47,590$50,160$61,7701301.43
279Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
280Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
281Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
282Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
283CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
284Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
285Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
286Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
287Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
288Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
289Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
290Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
291Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
292Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
293Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
294Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
295Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
296Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
297Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,010$45,410$46,2405103.79
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,730$44,500$52,7104200.95
305Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,580$42,630$54,640500.57
306Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,580$42,630$54,640500.57
307Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,780$41,210$48,1001700.42
308Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,520$40,610$44,770300.39
309Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$34,690$36,090$58,430400.99
310Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$26,680$29,260$40,050300.98
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$21,340$28,810$31,1801,0300.87
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$21,340$28,810$31,1801,0300.87

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State figures for Louisiana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters tracks local industrial compensation by analyzing data for key production roles in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux. The CEO / President (Manufacturing) position, mapped to Chief Executives, holds a local median of $176,890. The middle band width for this local executive role is $171,300, significantly narrower than the national $226,660.

National industry benchmark data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing shows a $409,320 median. For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in this region map to Architectural and Engineering Managers, showing a local median of $136,210 against a $171,270 national mark. For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $53,000, which is tighter than the national $73,140 range. We compare these results against the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing national industry median of $192,800. The 0.45 location quotient reflects the local density of this occupational category compared to broader national averages.

The Plant Manager role here maps to Industrial Production Managers, with a local median of $130,940. This exceeds the $126,060 national median. For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. We observe a local middle band width of $63,940, closely aligned with the national $63,720 width. Comparing with the $155,730 national median for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing provides context for high-volume production leadership. Food Process Operators map to Food Processing Workers, All Other, with a $29,260 median, below the $39,680 national median. The middle band width is $13,370, wider than the national $7,720, and the national Dairy Product Manufacturing industry row shows a $50,960 median. Sanitation Technicians reflect a $28,810 median, under the $36,840 national level. The local median grew by $5,580 since last May. The middle band width is $9,840, compared to $11,820 nationally. While the national Iron and Steel industry median is $52,820, this role serves as a proxy for janitorial occupational wages.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, 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. It should be weighed against the broader $63,940 middle band width to ensure competitive offers for specialized production leadership.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, 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. It should be weighed against the broader $63,940 middle band width to ensure competitive offers for specialized production leadership.

Why is the Sanitation Technician median lower than the national Iron and Steel manufacturing benchmark?

The local wage reflects broader Janitors and Cleaners occupational data rather than specialized heavy-industrial sanitation rates. These figures do not separate plant-specific cleaning requirements or hazardous environment premiums.

Does the CEO / President (Manufacturing) data capture total executive compensation?

For manufacturing occupations in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

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