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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Johnson City, TN

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 327 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$195,450
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$195,450
  3. Senior Director of Operations$195,450
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,170
  5. Corporate Controller$133,170
  6. Plant Controller$133,170
  7. VP of Finance$133,170
  8. Division Controller$133,170
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$133,170
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$133,170
  11. Senior Plant Controller$133,170
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$133,170
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$133,120
  14. Process Engineering Manager$133,120
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$133,120
  16. VP of Engineering$133,120
  17. Director of R&D$133,120
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$133,120
  19. NPI Manager$133,120
  20. Capital Projects Manager$133,120
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$133,120
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$133,120
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$133,120
  24. Director of Automation$133,120
  25. Automation Manager$133,120

Bars show the top 25 of 327 ranked. The table below lists all 327. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Johnson City, TN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$116,780$195,450$276,5201000.89
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$116,780$195,450$276,5201000.89
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$116,780$195,450$276,5201000.89
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,120$133,170$194,3503000.68
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$98,520$133,120$171,330800.65
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$87,950$129,470$173,3701900.57
46Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,190$117,730$132,820300.75
47Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,190$117,730$132,820300.75
48Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,190$117,730$132,820300.75
49Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,190$117,730$132,820300.75
50Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,190$117,730$132,820300.75
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$86,460$113,220$149,050700.62
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,400$103,320$125,2603000.34
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,400$103,320$125,2603000.34
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,400$103,320$125,2603000.34
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,400$103,320$125,2603000.34
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$76,400$103,320$125,2603000.34
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$77,850$99,450$139,5001301.02
90Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
91Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
92Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
93Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
94Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
95Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
96Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
97Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
98Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,860$98,200$137,800600.6
99Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
100Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
101Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
102Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
103Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
104Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
105Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
106Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
107Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
108Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
109Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
110CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,550$97,040$120,520600.36
111Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,610$96,090$112,510400.49
112Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,610$96,090$112,510400.49
113Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,610$96,090$112,510400.49
114VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
115VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
116Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
117General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
118Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
119EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
120Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
121Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,860$93,200$137,0101,2800.69
122VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
123Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
124Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
125Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
126Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
127Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
128Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
129Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
130Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
131Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
132Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
133Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
134Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
135Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,340$86,110$118,250800.69
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,670$84,160$99,1701700.88
171Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
172Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
173Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
174Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
175Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
176Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,980$81,390$108,2401301.59
177Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,870$79,000$93,020801.07
178Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,870$79,000$93,020801.07
179Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$51,870$79,000$93,020801.07
180Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
181EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
182EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
183Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
184Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
185Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
186S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
187Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
188Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
189Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
190Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
191Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
192EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
193Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$61,730$78,540$118,2405101.55
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,140$78,100$106,0803000.54
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,140$78,100$106,0803000.54
196PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,710$74,750$76,810501.51
197Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,710$74,750$76,810501.51
198Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,710$74,750$76,810501.51
199Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$60,710$74,750$76,810501.51
200Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
201Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
202Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
203Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
204Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
205Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
206Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
207Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
208Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,370$70,700$89,2603000.93
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,930$64,710$83,2905100.67
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,930$64,710$83,2905100.67
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,930$64,710$83,2905100.67
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,930$64,710$83,2905100.67
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,120$61,520$82,7501500.7
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,120$61,520$82,7501500.7
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,120$61,520$82,7501500.7
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,040$60,880$73,7404301.22
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$46,450$60,110$78,5602600.99
225Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,930$56,460$59,690601.96
226Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,930$56,460$59,690601.96
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
228Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
229Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
230Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
231Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
232Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
233Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
234Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
235Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
236Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
237Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
238Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
239Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
240Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
241Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
242Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
243End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
244Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,850$55,750$65,8102100.92
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,770$55,310$65,6702500.77
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,770$55,310$65,6702500.77
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$41,430$52,190$75,7602700.67
248QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$43,880$51,340$62,760401.45
249Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
250Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
251Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
252Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
253Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
254Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$40,760$48,360$60,3902701.31
255Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,280$48,010$59,6502301.06
256Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
257TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
258Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
259Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
260Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
261Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
262Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
263Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
264Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
265Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
266Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
267Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,100$46,070$53,1601700.78
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,310$45,550$52,9601801.18
281CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,260$45,480$49,160500.59
282Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,400$44,990$44,9902100.51
283Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
284Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
285CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
286Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
287Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
288First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
289Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
290Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
291Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
292Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
293Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
294Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,130$44,980$48,7203601.14
295Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
296Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
297Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
298Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
299CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
300Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
301Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
302Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
303Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
304Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
305Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
306Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
307Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
308Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
309Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
310Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
311Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
312Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
313Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,580$42,480$46,3603702.83
314Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$34,380$42,140$48,740902.8
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,620$40,220$46,6603500.81
322Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,870$40,110$43,8501001.15
323Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,870$40,110$43,8501001.15
324Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,820$38,820$38,8202402.99
325Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,090$34,130$44,600400.59
326Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,860$30,420$38,6509500.82
327Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,860$30,420$38,6509500.82

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State figures for Tennessee

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Johnson City, TN. 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 Johnson City, TN, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position falls under the Chief Executives SOC. The local median grew by $43,180 from May 2024 to May 2025. The local middle band width is $159,740, which is significantly narrower than the national middle band width of $226,660.

Manufacturing Headhunters notes these figures cover cash-only compensation; they ignore the complex equity and benefit packages used to structure total executive value. The local labor pool for this executive category is limited.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role in Johnson City, TN, maps to the Financial Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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 role locally is $91,230, which is nearly identical to the national middle band width of $94,490. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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 0.68.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Johnson City, TN, is mapped to the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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 $72,810, which is very similar to the national middle band width of $73,140. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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 0.65.

The Flexographic Press Operator in Johnson City, TN, maps to the Printing Press Operators SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. The local location quotient is 0.59.

The Sanitation Technician position in Johnson City, TN, is based on the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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 $10,790, which is slightly narrower than the national middle band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Johnson City, TN, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle band width of $91,230 in Johnson City is very close to the national $94,490, indicating that financial management compensation in this metro is aligned with national pay practices rather than showing the extreme divergence seen in some executive-level roles.

Why is the local middle band width for the CFO so close to the national value?

The middle band width of $91,230 in Johnson City is very close to the national $94,490, indicating that financial management compensation in this metro is aligned with national pay practices rather than showing the extreme divergence seen in some executive-level roles.

What impact does the lower CEO median have on talent acquisition?

The lower local median of $195,450 relative to the national average of $213,990 means recruiters may need to highlight local cost-of-living advantages or non-cash perks to attract executives from out-of-market.

How should employers use the Flexographic Press Operator salary data?

The data is useful as a baseline for the broader Printing Press Operator occupation, but users must remember that specific experience with flexographic machines usually demands pay above the median to secure skilled talent.

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