Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Jonesboro, AR

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

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BLS published a median for 312 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

CEO / President (Manufacturing)$120,020
Chief Operating Officer (COO)$120,020
Senior Director of Operations$120,020
Plant Manager$109,210
Plant Director / Site Director$109,210
Assistant Plant Manager$109,210
Operations Manager$109,210
Manufacturing Manager$109,210
Production Manager$109,210
Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$109,210
Plant Startup / Launch Manager$109,210
Sanitation Manager$109,210
VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$109,210
Director of Quality$109,210
Quality Manager$109,210
QC Manager$109,210
Supplier Quality Manager$109,210
Quality Systems Manager$109,210
FSQA Manager$109,210
FSQA Director$109,210
Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$109,210
QA Manager$109,210
Production Superintendent$109,210
Area Manager$109,210
Value Stream Manager$109,210

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

Roles in Jonesboro, AR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
Rank	Role	BLS occupation	25th	Median	75th	Employment	LQ
1	CEO / President (Manufacturing)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$71,320	$120,020	$184,990	140	1.79
2	Chief Operating Officer (COO)	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$71,320	$120,020	$184,990	140	1.79
3	Senior Director of Operations	Chief Executives (11-1011)	$71,320	$120,020	$184,990	140	1.79
4	Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
5	Plant Director / Site Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
6	Assistant Plant Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
7	Operations Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
8	Manufacturing Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
9	Production Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
10	Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
11	Plant Startup / Launch Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
12	Sanitation Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
13	VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
14	Director of Quality	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
15	Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
16	QC Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
17	Supplier Quality Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
18	Quality Systems Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
19	FSQA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
20	FSQA Director	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
21	Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
22	QA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
23	Production Superintendent	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
24	Area Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
25	Value Stream Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
26	Department Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
27	Sanitation Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
28	Bilingual Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
29	Second Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
30	Third Shift Production Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
31	QC Lab Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
32	Validation / CQV Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
33	CAPA Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
34	Metrology / Calibration Manager	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
35	Lead Quality Engineer	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
36	Quality Supervisor	Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)	$83,220	$109,210	$145,240	90	0.94
37	VP of Sales (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
38	Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
39	Director of Sales	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
40	National Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
41	Key Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
42	National Account Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
43	Business Development Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
44	Territory Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
45	Channel / Distributor Sales Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
46	Product Manager (Industrial)	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
47	Field Service Manager	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
48	Senior Applications Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
49	Lead Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
50	Traveling Field Service Engineer	Sales Managers (11-2022)	$68,610	$104,670	$173,520	120	0.49
51	CFO (Manufacturing)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
52	Corporate Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
53	Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
54	VP of Finance	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
55	Division Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
56	Assistant Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
57	FP&A Manager (Operations)	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
58	Senior Plant Controller	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
59	Senior Cost Accountant	Financial Managers (11-3031)	$85,380	$103,230	$147,250	250	0.76
60	Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
61	Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
62	Industrial Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
63	Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
64	Battery Cell Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
65	Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
66	Supplier Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
67	Customer Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
68	Design Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
69	Validation Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
70	Reliability Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
71	Reliability Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
72	Continuous Improvement Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
73	Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
74	Lean Six Sigma Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
75	Director of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
76	Supplier Development Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
77	Lean Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
78	Senior Manufacturing Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
79	Senior Process Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
80	Mold / Die Design Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
81	Test Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
82	Senior Quality Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
83	Quality Engineering Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
84	Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
85	Maintenance Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
86	EHS Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
87	VP of Operational Excellence	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
88	Director of Continuous Improvement	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
89	Lean Specialist / Coordinator	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
90	Master Black Belt	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
91	Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
92	Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
93	Supplier Development Manager	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
94	Material Flow / Logistics Engineer	Industrial Engineers (17-2112)	$84,740	$101,150	$109,530	70	0.52
95	Manufacturing Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
96	Process Engineering Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
97	Controls / Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
98	VP of Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
99	Director of R&D	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
100	Director of Manufacturing Engineering	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
101	NPI Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
102	Capital Projects Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
103	Lead Manufacturing Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
104	Senior Industrial Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
105	Senior Packaging Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
106	Director of Automation	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
107	Automation Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
108	Chief Technology Officer (CTO)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
109	R&D Manager	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
110	R&D Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
111	Engineering Manager (Product)	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
112	Senior Mechanical Design Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
113	Lead Product Development Engineer	Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)	$100,080	$100,080	$127,700	60	0.72
114	Purchasing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$77,090	$95,290	$133,490	40	1.21
115	Strategic Sourcing Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$77,090	$95,290	$133,490	40	1.21
116	Procurement Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$77,090	$95,290	$133,490	40	1.21
117	Director of Procurement	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$77,090	$95,290	$133,490	40	1.21
118	Commodity Manager	Purchasing Managers (11-3061)	$77,090	$95,290	$133,490	40	1.21
119	Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
120	Electrical Engineer (Plant)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
121	Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
122	Electrical Design Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
123	Senior Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
124	Lead Controls Technician	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
125	Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
126	Lead Controls Engineer	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
127	Controls Supervisor	Electrical Engineers (17-2071)	$72,770	$95,250	$104,490	40	0.55
128	PLC Programmer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$65,000	$84,990	$124,990	130	0.2
129	MES Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$65,000	$84,990	$124,990	130	0.2
130	SCADA / HMI Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$65,000	$84,990	$124,990	130	0.2
131	Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$65,000	$84,990	$124,990	130	0.2
132	Firmware / Embedded Engineer	Software Developers (15-1252)	$65,000	$84,990	$124,990	130	0.2
133	VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
134	Supply Chain Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
135	Materials Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
136	Logistics Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
137	Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
138	Chief Supply Chain Officer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
139	Category Manager (Direct Materials)	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
140	Inventory Control Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
141	Senior Production Planner	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
142	Senior Buyer	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
143	Director of Logistics	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
144	Transportation Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
145	Warehouse Supervisor	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
146	Shipping & Receiving Manager	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)	$64,920	$82,300	$107,100	80	0.91
147	Regulatory Affairs Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
148	EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
149	EHS Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
150	Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
151	Environmental Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
152	Process Safety Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
153	S&OP Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
154	Trade Compliance Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
155	Service / Aftermarket Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
156	Environmental Engineer	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
157	Sustainability Manager / Director	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
158	Senior EHS Manager	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
159	EHS Coordinator	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
160	Director of Planning	Managers, All Other (11-9199)	$60,880	$79,600	$111,700	230	0.94
161	Facilities Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$56,770	$79,360	$104,190	40	0.65
162	Facilities Engineer	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$56,770	$79,360	$104,190	40	0.65
163	Utilities / Energy Manager	Facilities Managers (11-3013)	$56,770	$79,360	$104,190	40	0.65
164	Packaging Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
165	Tooling Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
166	Welding Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
167	Plant Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
168	Mechanical Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
169	Packaging Development Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
170	Plant Engineering Manager	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
171	Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
172	Product Design Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
173	Product Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
174	Systems Engineer	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
175	CAD Designer / Drafter	Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)	$65,620	$76,690	$93,680	160	1.37
176	VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
177	VP of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
178	Regional VP of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
179	General Manager (Manufacturing)	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
180	Director of Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
181	EVP / SVP Operations	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
182	Division / Business Unit General Manager	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
183	Director of Manufacturing	General and Operations Managers (11-1021)	$48,990	$69,370	$103,890	1,470	1.08
184	Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$57,030	$66,430	$81,450	120	0.29
185	Program Manager	Project Management Specialists (13-1082)	$57,030	$66,430	$81,450	120	0.29
186	Cost Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,640	$66,000	$80,550	320	0.57
187	Cost Accounting Manager	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,640	$66,000	$80,550	320	0.57
188	Senior Cost Analyst	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,640	$66,000	$80,550	320	0.57
189	Inventory Accountant	Accountants and Auditors (13-2011)	$51,640	$66,000	$80,550	320	0.57
190	Maintenance Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
191	Director of Maintenance	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
192	Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
193	Maintenance & Engineering Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
194	Asset Management / CMMS Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
195	Tool Room Manager	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
196	Lead Maintenance Technician	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
197	Senior Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
198	Lead Reliability Engineer	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)	$49,310	$64,550	$80,560	310	1.29
199	Production Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
200	Line Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
201	Shift Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
202	Packaging Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
203	Production Team Lead	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
204	CNC Machining Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
205	Welding Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
206	Packaging Maintenance Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)	$53,000	$60,450	$69,430	620	2.37
207	Buyer / Senior Buyer	Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)	$46,610	$59,160	$76,140	150	0.79
208	Field Service Engineer	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
209	Industrial Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
210	Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
211	Line Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
212	Maintenance Mechanic	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
213	Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
214	Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
215	Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
216	Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
217	Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
218	Maintenance Technician A	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
219	Maintenance Technician B	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
220	Maintenance Technician C	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
221	Traveling Millwright	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
222	Filler Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
223	Packaging Operator	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
224	End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
225	Lead Packaging Technician	Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)	$48,780	$59,120	$62,310	290	1.68
226	Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$45,580	$56,310	$76,760	50	0.32
227	Document Control Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$45,580	$56,310	$76,760	50	0.32
228	Regulatory Compliance Manager	Compliance Officers (13-1041)	$45,580	$56,310	$76,760	50	0.32
229	Safety Specialist / Coordinator	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$41,180	$55,870	$63,840	30	0.57
230	Industrial Hygienist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$41,180	$55,870	$63,840	30	0.57
231	Environmental Permitting Specialist	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)	$41,180	$55,870	$63,840	30	0.57
232	Maintenance Planner / Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
233	Production Planner / Master Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
234	Inventory Control Specialist	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
235	Demand Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
236	Supply Planner	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
237	Production Scheduler	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)	$42,570	$55,760	$65,880	120	0.79
238	CNC Setup Machinist	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)	$53,310	$53,310	$53,310	150	2.32
239	Logistics Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$44,880	$53,010	$71,190	250	1.05
240	Shipping Supervisor	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)	$44,880	$53,010	$71,190	250	1.05
241	Production Welder (MIG)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
242	TIG Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
243	Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
244	Welder-Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
245	Fitter / Layout Fitter	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
246	Sheet Metal Fabricator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
247	Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
248	Heat Treat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
249	Plating / Anodizing Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
250	Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
251	Foundry Molder / Melt Operator	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
252	Lead Welder	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)	$45,600	$51,900	$52,920	340	2.08
253	Press Brake Operator	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$39,510	$51,610	$51,610	210	3.21
254	Die Setter (Stamping)	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)	$39,510	$51,610	$51,610	210	3.21
255	CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
256	5-Axis CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
257	Swiss CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
258	CNC Machine Operator	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
259	Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
260	Manual Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
261	EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
262	CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
263	Lead Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
264	Machinist A	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
265	Machinist B	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
266	Machinist C	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
267	Senior CNC Machinist	Machinists (51-4041)	$44,480	$51,220	$62,330	80	0.72
268	Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
269	Quality Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
270	CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
271	Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
272	Food Safety / QA Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
273	First Article Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
274	Receiving / Source Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
275	Metrology Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
276	Microbiology Lab Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
277	Environmental Monitoring Technician	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
278	Lead Quality Inspector	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
279	Senior CMM Programmer	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)	$39,120	$49,560	$53,540	210	0.89
280	Shipping & Receiving Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
281	Hazmat Shipping Specialist	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
282	Warehouse Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
283	Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
284	Production / Material Expediter	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
285	Kitting Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
286	Inventory Control Lead	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)	$37,830	$49,390	$49,460	540	1.69
287	Industrial Electrician	Electricians (47-2111)	$37,700	$48,740	$60,790	340	1.17
288	Certified Forklift Operator	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)	$36,870	$47,510	$53,100	450	1.5
289	Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)	$44,450	$47,230	$56,290	170	1.03
290	Injection Molding Technician	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)	$38,240	$46,140	$49,750	100	1.67
291	Flexographic Press Operator	Printing Press Operators (51-5112)	$37,960	$44,300	$46,840	60	0.99
292	Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
293	Setup Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
294	Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
295	Battery Cell Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
296	CIP Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
297	Skilled Machine Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
298	Utility / Relief Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
299	Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
300	Senior Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
301	Lead Production Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
302	Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
303	Batch Maker / Compounder	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
304	Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
305	Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
306	Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
307	Retort / Thermal Process Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
308	Brewer / Cellar Operator	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
309	Senior Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
310	Lead Process Technician	Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)	$30,460	$37,360	$37,360	210	2.14
311	Sanitation Technician	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$26,930	$27,890	$30,940	1,180	1.37
312	Sanitation Lead	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)	$26,930	$27,890	$30,940	1,180	1.37

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State figures for Arkansas

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Jonesboro, AR, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) is mapped to the broader Chief Executives SOC. The local median of $120,020 is substantially lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 $113,670, compared to the much broader national middle band width of $226,660. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 market for this SOC is distinct from national headquarters norms.

The Plant Manager role in Jonesboro, AR, is categorized under the Industrial Production Managers SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 local role is $62,020, almost identical to the national middle band width of $63,720. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 0.94.

The VP of Sales (Industrial) in Jonesboro, AR, uses the Sales Managers SOC for benchmarks. The local median is $104,670, below the national median of $148,270. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 locally is $104,910, which is narrower than the national middle band width of $106,980. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 0.49.

The Production Technician in Jonesboro, AR, uses the Production Workers, All Other SOC as a proxy. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 $6,900, significantly tighter than the national middle band width of $12,980. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 a high 2.14, indicating a high concentration of production-heavy roles.

The Sanitation Technician in Jonesboro, AR, is based on the Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners SOC. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 $4,010, much narrower than the national middle band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, 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 1.37.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Jonesboro, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because this is a high-level role, local data can fluctuate significantly based on small sample sizes in the region.

What is the takeaway from the high local concentration of Production Technicians?

With a location quotient of 2.14, the Jonesboro market is heavily weighted toward production-heavy roles. This concentration suggests that the local labor market is well-acquainted with manufacturing standards, although local wages remain below the national median.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

Are the middle band widths consistent with the national averages?

Generally, middle band widths in Jonesboro, such as the $62,020 for Plant Managers, are often narrower than or similar to national ranges. This suggests local compensation practices are less varied than in major national metropolitan hubs.