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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jacksonville, FL

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 350 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$225,410
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$225,410
  3. Senior Director of Operations$225,410
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$167,800
  5. Process Engineering Manager$167,800
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$167,800
  7. VP of Engineering$167,800
  8. Director of R&D$167,800
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$167,800
  10. NPI Manager$167,800
  11. Capital Projects Manager$167,800
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$167,800
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$167,800
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$167,800
  15. Director of Automation$167,800
  16. Automation Manager$167,800
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$167,800
  18. R&D Manager$167,800
  19. R&D Engineer$167,800
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$167,800
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$167,800
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$167,800
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$138,780
  24. Corporate Controller$138,780
  25. Plant Controller$138,780

Bars show the top 25 of 350 ranked. The table below lists all 350. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Jacksonville, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,490$225,410$402,170Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$106,490$225,410$402,170Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$106,490$225,410$402,170Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,270$167,800$209,4906600.61
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,070$138,780$186,7004,5701.1
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$136,970$165,7703700.89
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$136,970$165,7703700.89
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$136,970$165,7703700.89
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$136,970$165,7703700.89
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$104,340$136,970$165,7703700.89
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,420$133,950$169,9901,0400.95
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$97,310$133,460$185,1303,3401.06
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,540$130,330$159,2507,2000.87
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,540$130,330$159,2507,2000.87
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,540$130,330$159,2507,2000.87
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,540$130,330$159,2507,2000.87
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,540$130,330$159,2507,2000.87
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,210$122,190$167,4707700.63
90Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,680$119,550$149,9901900.73
91Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,680$119,550$149,9901900.73
92Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$108,680$119,550$149,9901900.73
93Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
94Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
95Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
96Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
97Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
98Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
99Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
100Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
101Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,980$116,480$136,2605700.58
102Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
103Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
104Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
105Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
106Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
107Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,740$112,400$136,9905700.75
108VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
109Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
110Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
111Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
112Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
113Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
114Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
115Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
116Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
117Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
118Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
119Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
120Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
121Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,200$112,360$158,2501,6001.46
122Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
123EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
124EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
125Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
126Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
127Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
128S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
129Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
130Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
131Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
132Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
133Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
134EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
135Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$71,330$106,620$156,5802,6600.87
136QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$78,340$104,610$172,2903800.45
137Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,610$104,360$127,810600.54
138Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,610$104,360$127,810600.54
139Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$88,610$104,360$127,810600.54
140Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,850$101,060$132,1006700.87
141Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,850$101,060$132,1006700.87
142Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$78,850$101,060$132,1006700.87
143Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
144Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
145Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
146Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
147Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
148Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
149Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
150Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
151Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
152Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
153Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
154Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
155Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
156Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
157Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
158Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
159Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
160Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
161Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
162Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
163Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
164Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
165Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
166Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
167Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
168Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
169EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
170VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
171Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
172Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
173Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
174Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
175Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
176Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
177Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,680$100,950$126,0601,3300.74
178VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
179VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
180Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
181General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
182Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
183EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
184Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
185Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,500$100,870$160,81016,8700.98
186Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
187Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
188Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
189Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
190Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
191Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
192Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
193Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
194Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
195Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
196Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
197CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,970$99,500$129,9601,2100.82
198Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,570$99,270$128,6005,7301.09
199Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,570$99,270$128,6005,7301.09
200NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$66,750$83,780$98,2903901.31
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$54,290$81,330$115,9201200.3
202Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,010$80,560$101,7307401.07
203Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,010$80,560$101,7307401.07
204Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,010$80,560$101,7307401.07
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,240$79,960$102,1206,8900.97
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,240$79,960$102,1206,8900.97
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,240$79,960$102,1206,8900.97
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,240$79,960$102,1206,8900.97
209Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
210Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
211Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
212Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
213Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
214Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
215Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
216Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
217Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$77,250$96,8603,3201.09
218Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,470$76,760$103,8902,0501
219Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,470$76,760$103,8902,0501
220Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,470$76,760$103,8902,0501
221Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$58,330$73,920$100,1202,3100.95
222Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,780$73,250$79,580400.13
223Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$59,780$73,250$79,580400.13
224PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,540$66,210$75,6504201.3
225Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,540$66,210$75,6504201.3
226Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,540$66,210$75,6504201.3
227Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,540$66,210$75,6504201.3
228MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$56,510$65,420$88,8201600.78
229Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$45,710$64,600$80,6103401.63
230CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$50,660$64,080$73,600500.36
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,350$64,010$83,7102,2200.67
239Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
240Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
241Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
242Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
243Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
244Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
245Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
246Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
247Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
248Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
249Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
250Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
251Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
252Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
253Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
254Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
255End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
256Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,670$63,650$74,9501,7600.81
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,430$61,420$78,8703,3401.09
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$52,430$61,420$78,8703,3401.09
259CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
2605-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
261Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
262CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
263Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
264Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
265EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
266CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
267Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
268Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
269Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
270Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
271Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,580$59,700$65,7806400.45
272Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$54,590$59,300$69,940400.52
273Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,260$58,590$69,1103,3401.65
274Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,620$58,280$61,4404,9901.34
275Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
276Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
277Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
278Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
279Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
280Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$54,200$64,9401,5900.83
281Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,600$51,560$60,1601500.43
282Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$46,130$50,670$59,6904,9501.3
283Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
284TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
285Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
286Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
287Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
288Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
289Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
290Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
291Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
292Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
293Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
294Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,290$50,640$61,1401,4200.69
295QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,910$49,930$68,2901400.48
296Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$47,350$49,720$60,0001902.35
297Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
298Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
299CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
300Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
301Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
302First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
303Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
304Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
305Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
306Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
307Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
308Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,390$48,410$60,9501,6500.56
309CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,650$46,860$53,5101900.23
310Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,300$45,990$45,990Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
311Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
312Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
313Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
314Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
315Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
316Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
317Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,140$44,940$53,4404,1101.02
318Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,960$44,670$48,3705200.73
319Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$41,720$43,430$49,790900.27
320Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,590$41,650$48,2401900.23
321Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,590$41,650$48,2401900.23
322GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$36,560$40,000$47,5002400.34
323Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$36,560$40,000$47,5002400.34
324Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,090$39,090$39,0909800.8
325Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,090$39,090$39,0909800.8
326SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,090$39,090$39,0909800.8
327Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,090$39,090$39,0909800.8
328Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
329Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
330Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
331Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
332CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
333Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
334Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
335Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
336Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
337Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
338Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
339Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
340Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
341Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
342Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
343Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
344Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
345Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
346Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,590$38,270$46,7901,5201.22
347Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$37,190$37,190$44,6603901.29
348Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,300$36,850$48,4402600.34
349Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,470$35,450$38,4208,4500.78
350Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,470$35,450$38,4208,4500.78

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville, FL, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) falls under the Chief Executives SOC. The local median is $225,410, exceeding the national median of $213,990. The local median grew by $52,320 since May 2024. The local middle band width is $295,680, which is significantly wider than the national middle band width of $226,660.

For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The Jacksonville market displays significant variance in executive compensation for this role.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position in Jacksonville, FL, uses the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. The local median of $167,800 is slightly below the national median of $171,270. The local middle band width is $75,220, slightly broader than the national middle band width of $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 0.61.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role in Jacksonville, FL, is mapped to the Financial Managers SOC. The local median is $138,780, which is significantly lower than the national median of $166,570. The local median grew by $1,020 since last year. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local employment concentration is represented by a location quotient of 1.1.

The Injection Molding Technician role in Jacksonville, FL, is categorized under the Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC. The local median is $36,850, well below the national median of $44,350. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $14,140, which is broader than the national middle band width of $13,750. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 0.34.

The Sanitation Technician in Jacksonville, FL, is mapped to the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this position locally is $7,950, which is narrower than the national middle band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The local location quotient is 0.78.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It may reflect changes in the composition of workers categorized under this code locally rather than an across-the-board reduction in pay for established technicians.

Why does Jacksonville have a wider middle band width for CEOs than the national market?

The wider band width of $295,680 indicates higher variance in local executive pay practices for this category in Jacksonville. This is often driven by a diverse set of local industries compared to the more standardized national baseline.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Jacksonville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It may reflect changes in the composition of workers categorized under this code locally rather than an across-the-board reduction in pay for established technicians.

What does the location quotient of 1.1 for the CFO role tell us?

A location quotient of 1.1 indicates that financial management roles are slightly more concentrated in Jacksonville than the national average. This suggests a potentially deeper pool of candidates for this managerial level than in markets with lower concentration.

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