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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jackson, MS

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$149,490
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$149,490
  3. Senior Director of Operations$149,490
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$137,010
  5. Process Engineering Manager$137,010
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$137,010
  7. VP of Engineering$137,010
  8. Director of R&D$137,010
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$137,010
  10. NPI Manager$137,010
  11. Capital Projects Manager$137,010
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$137,010
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$137,010
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$137,010
  15. Director of Automation$137,010
  16. Automation Manager$137,010
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$137,010
  18. R&D Manager$137,010
  19. R&D Engineer$137,010
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$137,010
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$137,010
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$137,010
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$123,700
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$123,700
  25. Director of Sales$123,700

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Jackson, MS, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,930$149,490$199,3101100.31
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,930$149,490$199,3101100.31
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$120,930$149,490$199,3101100.31
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$109,990$137,010$173,2602200.57
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,660$123,700$179,9905500.49
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$83,670$119,580$165,1508400.57
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,880$116,130$151,8803900.92
79VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
80VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
81Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
82General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
83Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
84EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
85Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
86Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,040$114,190$163,2203,0300.5
87Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
88EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
89EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
90Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
91Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
92Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
93S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
94Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
95Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
96Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
97Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
98Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
99EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
100Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,510$114,160$157,7302800.26
101Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$87,830$105,770$143,5502000.53
102Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
103Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
104Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
105Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
106Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
107Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
108Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
109Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
110Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,120$105,400$131,9802100.61
111PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$75,490$96,990$124,5905500.19
112MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$75,490$96,990$124,5905500.19
113SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$75,490$96,990$124,5905500.19
114Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$75,490$96,990$124,5905500.19
115Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$75,490$96,990$124,5905500.19
116Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
117Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
118Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
119Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
120Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
121Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
122Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
123Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
124Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
125Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
126Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
127Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
128Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
129Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
130Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
131Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
132Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
133Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
134Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
135Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
136Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
137Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
138Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
139Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
140Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
141Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
142EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
143VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
144Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
145Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
146Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
147Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
148Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
149Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
150Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$80,500$95,800$101,0203300.51
151Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,030$94,420$124,990400.43
152Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,030$94,420$124,990400.43
153Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$62,030$94,420$124,990400.43
154Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,270$91,120$111,1302500.93
155Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,270$91,120$111,1302500.93
156Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,270$91,120$111,1302500.93
157Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$71,820$86,690$129,160800.57
158Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$71,820$86,690$129,160800.57
159Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$71,820$86,690$129,160800.57
160Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$71,820$86,690$129,160800.57
161Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$71,820$86,690$129,160800.57
162Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,180$82,640$109,3002801.13
163Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,180$82,640$109,3002801.13
164Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,180$82,640$109,3002801.13
165VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
166Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
167Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
168Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
169Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
170Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
171Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
172Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
173Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
174Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
175Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
176Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
177Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
178Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$60,270$82,540$119,4306601.71
179Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
180Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
181Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
182Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
183Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
184Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
185Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
186Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
187Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
188Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
189Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
190CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$62,210$81,300$100,1702300.45
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,310$78,150$100,9801,2900.69
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,310$78,150$100,9801,2900.69
193Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,360$74,560$76,540700.7
194Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,360$74,560$76,540700.7
195Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
196Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
197Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
198Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
199Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
200Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
201Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
202Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
203Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,230$71,740$88,8501,6601.55
204Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,910$70,720$94,4902,5901.03
205Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,910$70,720$94,4902,5901.03
206Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,910$70,720$94,4902,5901.03
207Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,910$70,720$94,4902,5901.03
208Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
209Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
210Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
211Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
212Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
213CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
214Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
215Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,960$69,250$88,5201,3001.11
216Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,240$68,950$82,1205700.79
217Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,240$68,950$82,1205700.79
218Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,240$68,950$82,1205700.79
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$51,600$64,270$86,2604800.56
220Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$43,680$63,610$76,1001001.38
221GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,670$62,530$63,6301800.75
222Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$46,670$62,530$63,6301800.75
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,420$62,470$75,2007500.98
241PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,410$62,280$77,110900.84
242Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,410$62,280$77,110900.84
243Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,410$62,280$77,110900.84
244Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,410$62,280$77,110900.84
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,090$59,790$73,3901,0400.96
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$48,090$59,790$73,3901,0400.96
247Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$56,730$58,550$59,160400.31
248QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,070$56,970$64,280700.74
249Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$42,940$55,550$60,010701.33
250QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$41,360$54,040$84,3503801.27
251Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
252Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
253Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
254Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
255Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
256Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,010$52,910$70,6503000.44
257Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,260$52,310$64,8101,2100.92
258Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
259TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
260Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
261Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
262Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
263Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
264Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
265Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
266Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
267Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
268Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
269Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,770$52,220$60,5505300.73
270Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$42,120$52,060$62,2807701.08
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$33,790$49,850$63,7602300.46
284MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$44,810$48,470$75,0402002.82
285Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
286Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
287Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
288Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
289Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
290Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$38,630$47,270$47,2702203.76
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,390$46,710$59,8402000.69
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,470$46,350$56,8701600.37
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,290$45,070$52,3101800.6
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,290$45,070$52,3101800.6
313Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,390$44,790$48,8206401.49
314Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,390$44,790$48,8206401.49
315SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,390$44,790$48,8206401.49
316Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,390$44,790$48,8206401.49
317Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,290$43,820$52,6602300.9
318Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$33,540$41,870$42,5202101.89
319Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,190$41,580$46,7702,1101.56
320Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,210$41,080$47,520700.62
321Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
322Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
323Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
324Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
325Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
326Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
327Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,720$39,300$45,2602,2701.6
328Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
329Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
330CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
331Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
332Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
333First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
334Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
335Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
336Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
337Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
338Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
339Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,350$38,430$47,1901,2801.23
340Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,050$37,870$40,000Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,360$28,820$33,7503,3900.88
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,360$28,820$33,7503,3900.88

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Applications Engineering Manager, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Mississippi

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In Jackson, MS, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position is measured via the Chief Executives SOC. The local median saw a gain of $21,810 since May 2024. The local middle band width is $78,380, compared to the national middle band width of $226,660. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that these BLS figures omit equity, board retainers, and long-term incentive plans.

The lower local median may reflect regional differences in industrial scale compared to national manufacturing headquarters.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role in Jackson, MS, is mapped to the broader Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. The local middle band width is $63,270, narrower than the national band width of $73,140. These wages do not include specialized technical certification pay or performance bonuses. The location quotient of 0.57 shows a moderate presence of this engineering managerial class locally.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) role in Jackson, MS, falls under the Sales Managers SOC. The local median grew by $3,460 over the last year. The local middle band width is $99,330, which is lower than the national middle band width of $106,980. These figures are limited to base and commission compensation and ignore vehicles or deferred benefits. The local employment concentration, indicated by a location quotient of 0.49, suggests this role is less common than in national hubs.

The Injection Molding Technician in Jackson, MS, maps to the Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic SOC. The median increased by $3,120 nationally from May 2024; local change data is unavailable due to topcoding. The local middle band width is $3,950, notably tighter than the national middle band width of $13,750. These figures do not account for shift differentials or plastic-specific machine certification pay.

The Sanitation Technician position in Jackson, MS, relies on the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. The local median rose by $210 from May 2024 to May 2025. These wages represent base labor costs and do not reflect specific industrial site sanitization premiums or safety-related bonuses.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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What accounts for the gap between Jackson and national medians for the CEO role?

National medians often include large-scale multi-national entities, whereas the Jackson market data reflects smaller-scale regional industrial presence. This difference significantly pulls the national median above the local figure.

Are the Injection Molding Technician wage figures representative of the local market?

The reported figures are based on the broader Molding and Casting Machine SOC and may not capture the full range of process-specific skill sets. Limitations in the reported employment count affect the completeness of the year-over-year local change analysis.

How does the location quotient affect our understanding of these roles?

The location quotient of 0.57 for Engineering Managers indicates these positions are less concentrated in Jackson than in other manufacturing metros. This signals that recruitment for these roles may require more targeted searching rather than tapping into a broad local cluster.

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