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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lafayette, LA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$152,090
  2. Process Engineering Manager$152,090
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$152,090
  4. VP of Engineering$152,090
  5. Director of R&D$152,090
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$152,090
  7. NPI Manager$152,090
  8. Capital Projects Manager$152,090
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$152,090
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$152,090
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$152,090
  12. Director of Automation$152,090
  13. Automation Manager$152,090
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$152,090
  15. R&D Manager$152,090
  16. R&D Engineer$152,090
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$152,090
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$152,090
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$152,090
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$134,660
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$134,660
  22. Senior Director of Operations$134,660
  23. Sales Engineer$121,680
  24. Inside Sales Engineer$121,680
  25. Proposal / Quotation Engineer$121,680

Bars show the top 25 of 325 ranked. The table below lists all 325. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lafayette, LA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$120,040$152,090$181,4201300.5
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,260$134,660$221,6401400.57
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$89,260$134,660$221,6401400.57
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$89,260$134,660$221,6401400.57
23Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$121,680$121,680$121,680601
24Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$121,680$121,680$121,680601
25Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$121,680$121,680$121,680601
26CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
27Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
28Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
29VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
30Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
31Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
32FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
33Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
34Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,400$120,450$157,4305700.58
35Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
36Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
37Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
38Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
39Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
40Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
41Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
42Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
43Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
44VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
45Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
46Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
47QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
48Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
49Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
50FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
51FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
52Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
53QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
54Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
55Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
56Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
57Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
58Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
59Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
60Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
61Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
62QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
63Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
64CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
65Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
66Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
67Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,900$118,030$149,6901700.59
68Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
69Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
70Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
71Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
72Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
73Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
74Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
75Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
76Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
77Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
78Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
79Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
80Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
81Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
82Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
83Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
84Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
85Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
86Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
87Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
88Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
89Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
90Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
91Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
92Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
93Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
94EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
95VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
96Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
97Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
98Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
99Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
100Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
101Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
102Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,340$117,120$155,320700.16
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,960$109,010$120,8606600.34
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,960$109,010$120,8606600.34
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,960$109,010$120,8606600.34
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,960$109,010$120,8606600.34
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,960$109,010$120,8606600.34
108Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$84,560$107,730$135,960800.33
109Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,620$104,470$129,5402001.21
110Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,620$104,470$129,5402001.21
111Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$76,620$104,470$129,5402001.21
112VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
113Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
114Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
115National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
116Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
117National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
118Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
119Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
120Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
121Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
122Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
123Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
124Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
125Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,270$103,460$157,6403800.52
126VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
127VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
128Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
129General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
130Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
131EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
132Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
133Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$65,580$99,510$142,1204,5901.13
134Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
135Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
136Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
137Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
138Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
139Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
140Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
141Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
142Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,110$99,280$130,670400.2
143Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$73,780$93,950$138,540300.35
144Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$73,780$93,950$138,540300.35
145Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$73,780$93,950$138,540300.35
146Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$73,780$93,950$138,540300.35
147Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$73,780$93,950$138,540300.35
148VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
149Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
150Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
151Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
152Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
153Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
154Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
155Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
156Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
157Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
158Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
159Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
160Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
161Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,560$88,990$107,2602100.83
162Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
163EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
164EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
165Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
166Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
167Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
168S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
169Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
170Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
171Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
172Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
173Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
174EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
175Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$66,910$88,370$124,0801,6702.32
176Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,320$82,670$117,750400.21
177Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,320$82,670$117,750400.21
178Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$68,320$82,670$117,750400.21
179Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
180Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
181Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
182Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
183Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
184Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
185Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
186Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
187Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
188Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
189Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
190CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,660$82,520$124,5801600.46
191Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,700$80,720$105,1206600.53
192Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,700$80,720$105,1206600.53
193Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
194Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
195Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
196Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
197Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
198Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,720$80,650$120,9205202.91
199Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
200Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
201Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
202Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
203Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
204CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
205Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
206Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,130$69,720$89,1608201.05
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,990$68,620$91,5108301.16
216Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,590$68,080$95,8402400.5
217Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,590$68,080$95,8402400.5
218Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,590$68,080$95,8402400.5
219Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,330$67,630$83,9801,1000.65
220Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,330$67,630$83,9801,1000.65
221Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,330$67,630$83,9801,1000.65
222Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,330$67,630$83,9801,1000.65
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$47,600$66,050$91,2101201.76
224Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$58,630$65,150$77,670402.28
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,940$63,030$79,2202900.51
226CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
2275-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
228Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
229CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
230Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
231Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
232EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
233CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
234Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
235Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
236Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
237Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
238Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,720$59,830$74,6309802.94
239Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,250$59,820$66,0407300.83
240Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,610$58,780$69,1001002
241Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
242TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
243Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
244Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
245Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
246Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
247Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
248Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
249Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
250Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
251Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
252Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,890$57,750$64,6301,8603.88
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,230$57,430$68,8706300.87
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,230$57,430$68,8706300.87
255Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
256Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
257Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
258Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
259Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
260Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
261Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
262Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
263Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
264Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
265Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
266Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
267Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
268Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
269Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
270Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
271End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
272Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,170$55,290$63,0307501.47
273Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$42,000$51,970$61,8204500.95
274CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,810$49,930$57,7901200.63
275GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$29,120$49,380$61,1101000.63
276Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$29,120$49,380$61,1101000.63
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,510$48,880$62,1101900.42
283Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,020$46,600$49,5303900.44
284Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
285Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
286Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
287Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
288Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
289Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
290Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,280$40,080$47,3207300.78
291Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
292Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
293Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
294Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
295CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
296Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
297Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
298Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
299Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
300Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
301Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
302Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
303Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
304Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
305Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
306Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
307Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
308Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
309Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,330$38,470$45,5608602.97
310Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
311Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
312CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
313Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
314Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
315First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
316Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
317Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
318Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
319Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
320Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
321Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$37,110$52,6101,9602.84
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$29,010$33,860$42,9801100.66
323Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,360$29,570$36,9602703.63
324Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,030$28,460$32,7602,2000.86
325Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,030$28,460$32,7602,2000.86

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, 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 Louisiana

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

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The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role in Lafayette shows a median of $152,090, a change of $10,750. The middle band width is $61,380. For Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, the national median is $192,800. These figures illustrate the broader architectural and engineering SOC. BLS does not account for local plant-specific responsibilities or specialized machinery experience in these salary figures.

For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette, LA, 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 is $132,380. The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector median is $409,320. The local role is categorized within the broader Chief Executives occupation. Recruitment efforts should note the wide middle band width compared to the national index.

Sales Engineer roles are reported at a median of $121,680. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National row data for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing lists a median of $168,500. This role is measured across all industries, and local employment of 60 indicates a specific market subset.

Food Process Operator, mapped to Food Processing Workers, All Other, reports a median of $29,570. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette, LA, 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 is $8,600. Dairy Product Manufacturing national row data shows a median of $50,960. Employment concentration is 3.63, reflecting higher local presence than other sectors.

Sanitation Technician roles, serving as a proxy for Janitors and Cleaners, show a median of $28,460. For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National Iron and Steel Mills data is $52,820. Employment in this category is 2,200 for the broader occupation. Data reflects national industry cuts and general occupation statistics.

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What is the local middle band width for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role?

This represents the range of the central fifty percent of the broader engineering management population.

How does the Food Process Operator salary compare to national manufacturing industry rows?

The local median of $29,570 sits below the national Dairy Product Manufacturing median of $50,960. This reflects broader occupational classification rather than specific food production industry pay.

Is the Sales Engineer median change typical for this market?

For manufacturing occupations in Lafayette, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects shifts within the broader BLS occupation mapping.

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