Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.
This is what we do all day: recruit manufacturing professionals.
BLS published a median for 365 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$275,270
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$275,270
- Senior Director of Operations$275,270
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager$172,020
- Process Engineering Manager$172,020
- Controls / Automation Manager$172,020
- VP of Engineering$172,020
- Director of R&D$172,020
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,020
- NPI Manager$172,020
- Capital Projects Manager$172,020
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,020
- Senior Industrial Engineer$172,020
- Senior Packaging Engineer$172,020
- Director of Automation$172,020
- Automation Manager$172,020
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,020
- R&D Manager$172,020
- R&D Engineer$172,020
- Engineering Manager (Product)$172,020
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,020
- Lead Product Development Engineer$172,020
- CFO (Manufacturing)$166,910
- Corporate Controller$166,910
- Plant Controller$166,910
Bars show the top 25 of 365 ranked. The table below lists all 365. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $182,990 | $275,270 | $435,040 | 1,920 | 0.44 |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $182,990 | $275,270 | $435,040 | 1,920 | 0.44 |
| 3 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $182,990 | $275,270 | $435,040 | 1,920 | 0.44 |
| 4 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 5 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 6 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 7 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 8 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 9 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 10 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 11 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 12 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 13 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 14 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 15 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 16 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 17 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 18 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 19 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 20 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 21 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 22 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $155,420 | $172,020 | $217,550 | 5,330 | 1.14 |
| 23 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 24 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 25 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 26 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 27 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 28 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 29 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 30 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 31 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $130,430 | $166,910 | $217,130 | 18,570 | 1.04 |
| 32 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 33 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 34 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 35 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 36 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 37 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 38 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 39 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 40 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 41 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 42 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 43 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 44 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 45 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $104,670 | $144,820 | $181,900 | 14,930 | 1.13 |
| 46 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $105,090 | $142,110 | $177,120 | 5,890 | 1.26 |
| 47 | Purchasing Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $108,920 | $139,050 | $175,510 | 2,630 | 1.47 |
| 48 | Strategic Sourcing Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $108,920 | $139,050 | $175,510 | 2,630 | 1.47 |
| 49 | Procurement Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $108,920 | $139,050 | $175,510 | 2,630 | 1.47 |
| 50 | Director of Procurement | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $108,920 | $139,050 | $175,510 | 2,630 | 1.47 |
| 51 | Commodity Manager | Purchasing Managers (11-3061) | $108,920 | $139,050 | $175,510 | 2,630 | 1.47 |
| 52 | Injection Molding Process Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $126,290 | $138,120 | $178,720 | 1,510 | 3.4 |
| 53 | Extrusion Process Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $126,290 | $138,120 | $178,720 | 1,510 | 3.4 |
| 54 | MS&T Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $126,290 | $138,120 | $178,720 | 1,510 | 3.4 |
| 55 | Process Development Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $126,290 | $138,120 | $178,720 | 1,510 | 3.4 |
| 56 | Tech Transfer Engineer | Chemical Engineers (17-2041) | $126,290 | $138,120 | $178,720 | 1,510 | 3.4 |
| 57 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 58 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 59 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 60 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 61 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 62 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 63 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 64 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 65 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 66 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 67 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 68 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 69 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 70 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | 16,430 | 1.22 |
| 71 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 72 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 73 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 74 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 75 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 76 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 77 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 78 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 79 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 80 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 81 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 82 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 83 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 84 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 85 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 86 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 87 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 88 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 89 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 90 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 91 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 92 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 93 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 94 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 95 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 96 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 97 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 98 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 99 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 100 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 101 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 102 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 103 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $101,510 | $133,870 | $170,050 | 6,060 | 1.16 |
| 104 | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 105 | Electrical Engineer (Plant) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 106 | Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 107 | Electrical Design Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 108 | Senior Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 109 | Lead Controls Technician | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 110 | Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 111 | Lead Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 112 | Controls Supervisor | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $95,990 | $131,070 | $164,240 | 5,770 | 1.37 |
| 113 | Automation Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 114 | Robotics Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 115 | Machine Vision Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 116 | Product Development Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 117 | Applications Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 118 | Applications Engineering Manager | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $98,020 | $130,270 | $168,630 | 3,490 | 1.07 |
| 119 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,190 | $129,440 | $159,450 | 22,940 | 0.64 |
| 120 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,190 | $129,440 | $159,450 | 22,940 | 0.64 |
| 121 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,190 | $129,440 | $159,450 | 22,940 | 0.64 |
| 122 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,190 | $129,440 | $159,450 | 22,940 | 0.64 |
| 123 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,190 | $129,440 | $159,450 | 22,940 | 0.64 |
| 124 | Sales Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $96,200 | $127,800 | $162,100 | 1,340 | 1.22 |
| 125 | Inside Sales Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $96,200 | $127,800 | $162,100 | 1,340 | 1.22 |
| 126 | Proposal / Quotation Engineer | Sales Engineers (41-9031) | $96,200 | $127,800 | $162,100 | 1,340 | 1.22 |
| 127 | Packaging Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 128 | Tooling Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 129 | Welding Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 130 | Plant Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 131 | Mechanical Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 132 | Packaging Development Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 133 | Plant Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 134 | Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 135 | Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 136 | Product Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 137 | Systems Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 138 | CAD Designer / Drafter | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $99,080 | $125,350 | $164,640 | 8,310 | 1.32 |
| 139 | Materials Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $87,100 | $123,250 | $172,240 | 560 | 1.15 |
| 140 | Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $87,100 | $123,250 | $172,240 | 560 | 1.15 |
| 141 | Polymer / Plastics Engineer | Materials Engineers (17-2131) | $87,100 | $123,250 | $172,240 | 560 | 1.15 |
| 142 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 143 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 144 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 145 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 146 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 147 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 148 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 149 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $74,060 | $119,600 | $191,470 | 97,320 | 1.31 |
| 150 | Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 151 | Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 152 | Industrial Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 153 | Yield Engineer (Semiconductor) | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 154 | Battery Cell Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 155 | Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 156 | Supplier Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 157 | Customer Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 158 | Design Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 159 | Validation Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 160 | Reliability Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 161 | Reliability Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 162 | Continuous Improvement Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 163 | Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 164 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 165 | Director of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 166 | Supplier Development Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 167 | Lean Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 168 | Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 169 | Senior Process Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 170 | Mold / Die Design Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 171 | Test Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 172 | Senior Quality Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 173 | Quality Engineering Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 174 | Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 175 | Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 176 | EHS Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 177 | VP of Operational Excellence | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 178 | Director of Continuous Improvement | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 179 | Lean Specialist / Coordinator | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 180 | Master Black Belt | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 181 | Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 182 | Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 183 | Supplier Development Manager | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 184 | Material Flow / Logistics Engineer | Industrial Engineers (17-2112) | $92,700 | $111,690 | $151,370 | 8,620 | 1.11 |
| 185 | Formulation Chemist | Chemists (19-2031) | $78,490 | $106,740 | $163,930 | 2,430 | 1.39 |
| 186 | Chemical Operator | Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091) | $81,180 | $106,020 | $121,560 | 1,420 | 4.05 |
| 187 | Control Room (DCS) Operator | Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091) | $81,180 | $106,020 | $121,560 | 1,420 | 4.05 |
| 188 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $80,080 | $105,650 | $149,800 | 3,200 | 0.97 |
| 189 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $80,080 | $105,650 | $149,800 | 3,200 | 0.97 |
| 190 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $80,080 | $105,650 | $149,800 | 3,200 | 0.97 |
| 191 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 192 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 193 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 194 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 195 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 196 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 197 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 198 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 199 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 200 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 201 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 202 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 203 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 204 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $81,970 | $105,420 | $144,360 | 7,840 | 1.67 |
| 205 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $75,840 | $99,510 | $131,640 | 35,550 | 1.58 |
| 206 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $75,840 | $99,510 | $131,640 | 35,550 | 1.58 |
| 207 | Food Scientist | Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012) | $74,700 | $88,210 | $103,150 | 100 | 0.38 |
| 208 | Product Development Scientist | Food Scientists and Technologists (19-1012) | $74,700 | $88,210 | $103,150 | 100 | 0.38 |
| 209 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $72,470 | $85,090 | $109,670 | 28,400 | 0.93 |
| 210 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $72,470 | $85,090 | $109,670 | 28,400 | 0.93 |
| 211 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $72,470 | $85,090 | $109,670 | 28,400 | 0.93 |
| 212 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $72,470 | $85,090 | $109,670 | 28,400 | 0.93 |
| 213 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $63,960 | $82,910 | $108,050 | 5,650 | 1.9 |
| 214 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $63,960 | $82,910 | $108,050 | 5,650 | 1.9 |
| 215 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $63,960 | $82,910 | $108,050 | 5,650 | 1.9 |
| 216 | QC Microbiology Manager | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042) | $65,400 | $80,470 | $106,110 | 6,090 | 1.67 |
| 217 | GMP Manufacturing Technician | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) | $48,860 | $79,430 | $102,410 | 9,390 | 3.18 |
| 218 | Aseptic Fill Operator | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011) | $48,860 | $79,430 | $102,410 | 9,390 | 3.18 |
| 219 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,940 | $78,860 | $109,010 | 8,450 | 0.96 |
| 220 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,940 | $78,860 | $109,010 | 8,450 | 0.96 |
| 221 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $57,940 | $78,860 | $109,010 | 8,450 | 0.96 |
| 222 | Calibration Technician | Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028) | $60,760 | $78,610 | $101,420 | 1,930 | 5.51 |
| 223 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 224 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 225 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 226 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 227 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 228 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 229 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 230 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 231 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $60,120 | $78,250 | $101,480 | 19,390 | 1.48 |
| 232 | PLC / Controls Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $63,150 | $77,880 | $102,050 | 4,690 | 3.41 |
| 233 | Robotics Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $63,150 | $77,880 | $102,050 | 4,690 | 3.41 |
| 234 | Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $63,150 | $77,880 | $102,050 | 4,690 | 3.41 |
| 235 | Semiconductor Equipment Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $63,150 | $77,880 | $102,050 | 4,690 | 3.41 |
| 236 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $59,990 | $76,290 | $98,330 | 10,880 | 1.05 |
| 237 | NDT Technician | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029) | $52,430 | $76,120 | $102,190 | 2,860 | 2.26 |
| 238 | Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger | Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021) | $55,010 | $75,500 | $81,270 | 2,100 | 2.31 |
| 239 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 240 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 241 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 242 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 243 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 244 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 245 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 246 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $57,490 | $75,330 | $97,660 | 15,270 | 1.07 |
| 247 | CNC Programmer | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162) | $58,250 | $69,820 | $81,220 | 720 | 1.19 |
| 248 | Millwright | Millwrights (49-9044) | $58,540 | $67,750 | $86,610 | 820 | 0.96 |
| 249 | Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $53,470 | $66,330 | $83,760 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 250 | QC Lab Technician | Chemical Technicians (19-4031) | $50,380 | $65,050 | $98,980 | 2,620 | 2.15 |
| 251 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 252 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 253 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 254 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 255 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 256 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 257 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 258 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 259 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 260 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 261 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 262 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 263 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 264 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 265 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 266 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 267 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 268 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $49,960 | $63,180 | $78,240 | 18,360 | 1.97 |
| 269 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 270 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 271 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 272 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 273 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 274 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 275 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 276 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 277 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 278 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 279 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 280 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 281 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $49,480 | $61,280 | $71,770 | 8,140 | 1.34 |
| 282 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $47,680 | $60,760 | $76,790 | 15,320 | 1.16 |
| 283 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $47,680 | $60,760 | $76,790 | 15,320 | 1.16 |
| 284 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $47,240 | $59,180 | $73,710 | 19,730 | 1.23 |
| 285 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $47,040 | $58,940 | $73,900 | 7,680 | 0.89 |
| 286 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 287 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 288 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 289 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 290 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 291 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 292 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 293 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 294 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 295 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 296 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 297 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | 15,850 | 1.8 |
| 298 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 299 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 300 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 301 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 302 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 303 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,770 | $57,600 | $75,500 | 8,830 | 1.07 |
| 304 | Robotic Welding Technician | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122) | $50,060 | $54,500 | $60,300 | 700 | 1.05 |
| 305 | Tool and Die Maker | Tool and Die Makers (51-4111) | $38,100 | $53,330 | $61,120 | 370 | 0.31 |
| 306 | Mold Maker | Tool and Die Makers (51-4111) | $38,100 | $53,330 | $61,120 | 370 | 0.31 |
| 307 | CNC Setup Machinist | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161) | $41,600 | $50,280 | $60,610 | 5,200 | 1.45 |
| 308 | Bioprocess Technician | Biological Technicians (19-4021) | $40,910 | $50,140 | $63,600 | 1,660 | 1.13 |
| 309 | Skilled Mechanical Assembler | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 310 | Electronics Test Technician | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 311 | Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter) | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 312 | Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device) | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 313 | Senior Electronics Test Technician | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 314 | Lead Mechanical Assembler | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 315 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 316 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 317 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 318 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 319 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 320 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 321 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 322 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 323 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 324 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 325 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 326 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,270 | $46,630 | $60,060 | 16,520 | 1.31 |
| 327 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $37,570 | $45,990 | $49,690 | 20,910 | 1.28 |
| 328 | Injection Molding Technician | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072) | $35,850 | $45,650 | $56,990 | 1,780 | 0.56 |
| 329 | Electronics Assembler / Solderer | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $37,030 | $45,270 | $51,230 | 3,620 | 0.69 |
| 330 | Wire Harness & Cable Assembler | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $37,030 | $45,270 | $51,230 | 3,620 | 0.69 |
| 331 | SMT Technician | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $37,030 | $45,270 | $51,230 | 3,620 | 0.69 |
| 332 | Control Panel Builder | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028) | $37,030 | $45,270 | $51,230 | 3,620 | 0.69 |
| 333 | Press Brake Operator | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031) | $37,230 | $43,420 | $47,650 | 3,810 | 1.05 |
| 334 | Die Setter (Stamping) | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031) | $37,230 | $43,420 | $47,650 | 3,810 | 1.05 |
| 335 | Extrusion Technician | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021) | $40,600 | $42,650 | $46,950 | 1,090 | 0.85 |
| 336 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 337 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 338 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 339 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 340 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 341 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 342 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,360 | $41,590 | $47,660 | 22,670 | 1.31 |
| 343 | Flexographic Press Operator | Printing Press Operators (51-5112) | $35,840 | $40,180 | $48,280 | 1,710 | 0.56 |
| 344 | Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 345 | Setup Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 346 | Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 347 | Battery Cell Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 348 | CIP Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 349 | Skilled Machine Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 350 | Utility / Relief Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 351 | Production Trainer (OJT Trainer) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 352 | Senior Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 353 | Lead Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 354 | Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 355 | Batch Maker / Compounder | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 356 | Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 357 | Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 358 | Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 359 | Retort / Thermal Process Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 360 | Brewer / Cellar Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 361 | Senior Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 362 | Lead Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $33,820 | $39,070 | $48,220 | 3,420 | 0.64 |
| 363 | Food Process Operator | Food Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099) | $34,500 | $38,100 | $44,330 | 1,030 | 0.75 |
| 364 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $26,680 | $30,650 | $36,770 | 48,880 | 1.05 |
| 365 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $26,680 | $30,650 | $36,770 | 48,880 | 1.05 |
What should you know about not published by BLS?
Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. 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?
In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) median is $275,270, higher than the $213,990 national median. The middle band width is $252,050. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
National Communications Equipment Manufacturing median is $409,320. 44.
Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a median of $172,020, close to the $171,270 national median. The band width is $62,130. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Aerospace Product industry median is $192,800. The location quotient is 1.14.
CFO (Manufacturing) roles show a median of $166,910, roughly equal to the $166,570 national median. The band width is $86,700. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Audio/Video Equipment national median is $210,870. The location quotient is 1.04.
Food Process Operators report a median of $38,100, lower than the $39,680 national median. The middle band width is $9,830. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National Dairy industry median is $50,960. The location quotient is 0.75.
Sanitation Technicians show a median of $30,650, lower than the $36,840 national median. The band width is $10,090. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national Iron and Steel median is $52,820. The location quotient is 1.05.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
05 suggests that the employment density of this role is roughly in line with the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
What does the location quotient for Sanitation Technicians indicate?
The location quotient of 1.05 suggests that the employment density of this role is roughly in line with the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
Is the CFO manufacturing salary in Houston competitive?
The local median of $166,910 is consistent with the national median of $166,570. This role is mapped to the broader Financial Managers occupation.
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Using the published data
How should you use these figures for your opening?
When assessing compensation for a manufacturing role in this metropolitan area, hiring managers must look beyond the median figures. These estimates group disparate job titles under broad occupational classifications. A leader overseeing a complex, hazardous chemical production environment will naturally command a different salary package than one in a standard assembly facility, despite sharing a broad job category.
Recruiter's read. Qualitative interpretation, not another BLS estimate.
When assessing compensation for a manufacturing role in this metropolitan area, hiring managers must look beyond the median figures. These estimates group disparate job titles under broad occupational classifications. A leader overseeing a complex, hazardous chemical production environment will naturally command a different salary package than one in a standard assembly facility, despite sharing a broad job category. The reported data reflect past earnings across varied industries, which often masks the impact of technical specialization, safety certifications, and specific plant equipment expertise required for your immediate vacancy.
The regional labor pool contains high concentrations of certain skills while lacking others. High employment levels in specific sectors may artificially suppress or inflate perceived market rates. For niche technical positions, such as those involved in advanced automation or proprietary process controls, local survey data often fails to capture the competitive pressure from other major industries vying for similar technical talent. Relying exclusively on these broad averages risks setting an offer that does not align with the actual scarcity of your required candidate profile.
For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. A startup operation or a facility undergoing a major capital expansion presents a vastly different value proposition to prospective hires than an established site. Candidates often demand premiums for roles that involve significant process transformation or extended hours on secondary shifts. The metropolitan median does not account for these organizational realities, nor does it reflect an individual applicant’s current compensation or their specific logistical constraints regarding a commute or relocation.
Your starting offer must be informed by your internal compensation strategy rather than an external snapshot of general averages. These statistics are historical indicators of regional performance, not predictive hiring tools. They do not reveal the volume of qualified applicants currently active in the market or the intensity of demand from competing regional employers. For manufacturing occupations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
In summary, focus on the substance of your technical requirements and the specific operational risks of your role. While the published data provide a helpful orientation to the regional market, they act as a guide rather than a rule. Successful hiring comes from identifying candidates who possess the precise, non-transferable expertise necessary to run your facility efficiently, and compensating them based on that specific worth.
What should you know about questions before using this pay map?
How does this area's industrial concentration affect my ability to find candidates?
High concentrations of similar manufacturers create a competitive market for specific technical skill sets. This can make finding experienced applicants more difficult if you are not offering compensation packages that align with regional standards.
Can I use the median salary to determine my offer for a new hire?
The median salary is a useful benchmark, but it should not dictate your offer. You must also consider the candidate's specific technical experience, your internal salary structure, and the unique demands of your plant operations.
Do these figures reflect current market demand for my engineering role?
These figures represent historical compensation data and do not explicitly track current employer demand or applicant availability. Competitive pressure for specific engineering disciplines can fluctuate quickly and may not be fully captured by these annual medians.
Why is my job title not explicitly listed in the table?
The table uses standardized occupational categories that cover many individual job titles. Your specific role likely falls within one of these broader groups, meaning you should evaluate the broader classification's data when planning your search.