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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

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

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BLS published a median for 333 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$179,360
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$179,360
  3. Senior Director of Operations$179,360
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$156,550
  5. Process Engineering Manager$156,550
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$156,550
  7. VP of Engineering$156,550
  8. Director of R&D$156,550
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$156,550
  10. NPI Manager$156,550
  11. Capital Projects Manager$156,550
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$156,550
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$156,550
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$156,550
  15. Director of Automation$156,550
  16. Automation Manager$156,550
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$156,550
  18. R&D Manager$156,550
  19. R&D Engineer$156,550
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$156,550
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$156,550
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$156,550
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$151,440
  24. Corporate Controller$151,440
  25. Plant Controller$151,440

Bars show the top 25 of 333 ranked. The table below lists all 333. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,980$179,360$317,3305701.63
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,980$179,360$317,3305701.63
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$92,980$179,360$317,3305701.63
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,600$156,550$180,6801500.39
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,840$151,440$203,9301,2000.84
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,130$135,350$181,0402200.59
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,650$127,200$158,400800.57
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,650$127,200$158,400800.57
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,650$127,200$158,400800.57
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,650$127,200$158,400800.57
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,650$127,200$158,400800.57
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$83,350$126,890$169,5309600.88
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,290$122,200$136,7309900.34
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,290$122,200$136,7309900.34
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,290$122,200$136,7309900.34
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,290$122,200$136,7309900.34
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,290$122,200$136,7309900.34
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$87,820$110,910$152,9704501.07
90Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
91EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
92EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
93Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
94Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
95Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
96S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
97Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
98Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
99Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
100Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
101Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
102EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
103Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,230$106,440$158,5106800.64
104VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
105Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
106Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
107Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
108Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
109Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
110Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
111Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
112Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
113Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
114Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
115Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
116Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
117Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,150$99,980$126,9104501.19
118Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
119Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
120Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
121Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
122Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
123Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
124Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
125Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
126Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,980$98,900$126,0501700.5
127VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
128VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
129Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
130General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
131Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
132EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
133Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
134Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,230$96,220$137,7605,1500.86
135Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,420$94,720$123,1301,1500.63
136Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$72,420$94,720$123,1301,1500.63
137Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
138Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
139Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
140Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
141Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
142Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
143Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
144Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
145Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
146Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
147Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
148Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
149Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
150Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
151Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
152Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
153Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
154Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
155Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
156Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
157Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
158Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
159Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
160Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
161Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
162Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
163EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
164VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
165Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
166Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
167Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
168Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
169Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
170Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
171Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$76,300$94,370$116,9402800.45
172Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,730$93,670$120,9501900.73
173Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,730$93,670$120,9501900.73
174Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$67,730$93,670$120,9501900.73
175QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$83,910$89,910$89,9101500.5
176Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
177Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
178Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
179Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
180Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
181Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
182Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
183Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
184Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
185Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
186Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
187CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$68,000$89,720$122,9402300.46
188Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
189Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
190Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
191Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
192Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
193Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,480$82,100$109,0502300.87
194Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$63,020$81,640$102,550600.43
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,050$76,820$97,4201,7400.7
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,050$76,820$97,4201,7400.7
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,050$76,820$97,4201,7400.7
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,050$76,820$97,4201,7400.7
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,640$75,440$95,3101,2001.14
208NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$62,100$74,850$88,710700.66
209Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,260$70,400$95,9903001.24
210Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,260$70,400$95,9903001.24
211Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,260$70,400$95,9903001.24
212Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,720$67,720$88,7106600.78
213Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,300$63,290$89,0104300.6
214Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,300$63,290$89,0104300.6
215Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,300$63,290$89,0104300.6
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,590$62,710$79,7801,3901.21
224Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$62,130$74,6101,6201.52
225Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,250$62,130$74,6101,6201.52
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$57,840$60,840$75,4801,1901.59
244Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,700$60,010$74,580801.08
245QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,030$57,670$63,500800.76
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,010$56,680$62,4801,1201.61
247PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,150$56,430$64,030600.51
248Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,150$56,430$64,030600.51
249Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,150$56,430$64,030600.51
250Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$52,150$56,430$64,030600.51
251Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,530$54,920$62,6101,0200.79
252Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
253Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
254Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
255Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
256Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
257Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,130$50,110$60,7006400.97
258Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
259TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
260Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
261Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
262Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
263Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
264Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
265Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
266Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
267Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
268Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
269Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,290$48,520$60,2908201.15
270Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,090$48,290$57,4204,3703.3
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,520$46,990$59,7203900.81
284Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,510$46,380$50,9601500.61
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,650$46,090$56,8608300.82
297CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,750$42,900$47,950900.3
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,490$48,6902,1401.53
305Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,180$39,180$48,070600.14
306Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,180$39,180$48,070600.14
307SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,180$39,180$48,070600.14
308Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$39,180$39,180$48,070600.14
309Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,060$38,870$45,3602000.79
310Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,650$38,650$50,5802000.68
311Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,650$38,650$50,5802000.68
312Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
313Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
314Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
315Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
316CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
317Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
318Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
319Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
320Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
321Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
322Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
323Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
324Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
325Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
326Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
327Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
328Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
329Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
330Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,930$36,640$41,4806501.51
331Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$35,650$36,050$44,2601000.83
332Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,370$32,510$36,0503,5200.93
333Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,370$32,510$36,0503,5200.93

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, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Florida

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $224,350. Nationally, the Communications Equipment Manufacturing row median is $409,320.

The BLS aggregates these figures into a broad occupation category, which does not isolate the manufacturing-specific executive seniority of the plant. Manufacturing Headhunters notes the high middle band width indicates diverse compensation structures for this role.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager positions report a median of $156,550. For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $52,080. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing national row data shows a median of $192,800. These figures are tied to the architectural and engineering manager SOC, encompassing broad industrial applications. Regional industrial demands appear consistent with these broader national occupation ranges.

CFO roles in this metro report a median of $151,440. For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $101,090. National Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing row data is $210,870. The local role is grouped under Financial Managers. These statistics represent broad financial management, not specific plant-level financial controls or operational oversight duties.

Bioprocess Technicians, mapped to Biological Technicians, report a median of $36,050. For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $8,610. The Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing national industry row lists a median of $65,930. The mapping represents a proxy, as the SOC covers all biological laboratory and technician work rather than just bioprocess functions.

For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $6,680. Iron and Steel Mills industry row median is $52,820. This janitorial SOC covers varied commercial cleaning, which does not capture specialized industrial plant sanitation. Local employment is 3,520, which suggests high regional labor activity within the broader category.

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What is the median change for the CFO role?

For manufacturing occupations in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The current median stands at $151,440.

Why is the Bioprocess Technician role categorized as a proxy?

The role is mapped to Biological Technicians because it is a plant-specific title within a broader field. The resulting data covers the entire biological technician SOC, not just bioprocess.

Does the Sanitation Technician wage account for plant sanitation hazards?

No: The BLS category is for janitors and cleaners, which excludes industrial-specific sanitization hazardous work environments. The median is $32,510.

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