Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Las Cruces, NM
Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.
This is what we do all day: recruit manufacturing professionals.
BLS published a median for 275 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager$170,990
- Process Engineering Manager$170,990
- Controls / Automation Manager$170,990
- VP of Engineering$170,990
- Director of R&D$170,990
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering$170,990
- NPI Manager$170,990
- Capital Projects Manager$170,990
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer$170,990
- Senior Industrial Engineer$170,990
- Senior Packaging Engineer$170,990
- Director of Automation$170,990
- Automation Manager$170,990
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$170,990
- R&D Manager$170,990
- R&D Engineer$170,990
- Engineering Manager (Product)$170,990
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$170,990
- Lead Product Development Engineer$170,990
- Automation Engineer$121,510
- Robotics Engineer$121,510
- Machine Vision Engineer$121,510
- Product Development Engineer$121,510
- Applications Engineer$121,510
- Applications Engineering Manager$121,510
Bars show the top 25 of 275 ranked. The table below lists all 275. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 2 | Process Engineering Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 3 | Controls / Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 4 | VP of Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 5 | Director of R&D | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 6 | Director of Manufacturing Engineering | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 7 | NPI Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 8 | Capital Projects Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 9 | Lead Manufacturing Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 10 | Senior Industrial Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 11 | Senior Packaging Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 12 | Director of Automation | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 13 | Automation Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 14 | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 15 | R&D Manager | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 16 | R&D Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 17 | Engineering Manager (Product) | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 18 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 19 | Lead Product Development Engineer | Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041) | $148,500 | $170,990 | $185,310 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 20 | Automation Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 21 | Robotics Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 22 | Machine Vision Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 23 | Product Development Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 24 | Applications Engineer | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 25 | Applications Engineering Manager | Engineers, All Other (17-2199) | $91,480 | $121,510 | $141,810 | 220 | 2.75 |
| 26 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 27 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 28 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 29 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 30 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 31 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 32 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 33 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 34 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $105,450 | $117,540 | $141,980 | 160 | 0.36 |
| 35 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 36 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 37 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 38 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 39 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 40 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 41 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 42 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 43 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 44 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 45 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 46 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 47 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 48 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $100,010 | $115,920 | $136,120 | 310 | 0.96 |
| 49 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $83,220 | $108,690 | $143,210 | 50 | 0.41 |
| 50 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $82,240 | $107,300 | $136,090 | 300 | 0.34 |
| 51 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $82,240 | $107,300 | $136,090 | 300 | 0.34 |
| 52 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $82,240 | $107,300 | $136,090 | 300 | 0.34 |
| 53 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $82,240 | $107,300 | $136,090 | 300 | 0.34 |
| 54 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $82,240 | $107,300 | $136,090 | 300 | 0.34 |
| 55 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 56 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 57 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 58 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 59 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 60 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 61 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 62 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 63 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 64 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 65 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 66 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 67 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 68 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 69 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 70 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 71 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 72 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 73 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 74 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 75 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 76 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 77 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 78 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 79 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 80 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 81 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 82 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 83 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 84 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 85 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 86 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 87 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $87,860 | $105,660 | $151,380 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 88 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 89 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 90 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 91 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 92 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 93 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 94 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 95 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 96 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 97 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 98 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 99 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 100 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 101 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $79,850 | $101,610 | $139,330 | 130 | 0.39 |
| 102 | NDT Technician | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029) | $88,610 | $96,100 | $108,010 | 60 | 1.94 |
| 103 | Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 104 | Electrical Engineer (Plant) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 105 | Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 106 | Electrical Design Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 107 | Senior Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 108 | Lead Controls Technician | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 109 | Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A) | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 110 | Lead Controls Engineer | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 111 | Controls Supervisor | Electrical Engineers (17-2071) | $77,020 | $96,060 | $114,340 | 130 | 1.32 |
| 112 | Packaging Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 113 | Tooling Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 114 | Welding Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 115 | Plant Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 116 | Mechanical Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 117 | Packaging Development Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 118 | Plant Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 119 | Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 120 | Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 121 | Product Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 122 | Systems Engineer | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 123 | CAD Designer / Drafter | Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) | $76,540 | $95,370 | $114,920 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 124 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,330 | $86,260 | $99,800 | 40 | 0.53 |
| 125 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,330 | $86,260 | $99,800 | 40 | 0.53 |
| 126 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $70,330 | $86,260 | $99,800 | 40 | 0.53 |
| 127 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 128 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 129 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 130 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 131 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 132 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 133 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 134 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,140 | $85,770 | $130,660 | 1,260 | 0.7 |
| 135 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 136 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 137 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 138 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 139 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 140 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 141 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 142 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 143 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 144 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 145 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 146 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 147 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 148 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $68,150 | $83,190 | $106,090 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 149 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $66,910 | $82,110 | $119,030 | 210 | 0.37 |
| 150 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $66,910 | $82,110 | $119,030 | 210 | 0.37 |
| 151 | Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger | Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021) | $51,670 | $81,830 | $99,020 | 50 | 2.3 |
| 152 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $50,660 | $76,380 | $106,330 | 290 | 1.35 |
| 153 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $50,660 | $76,380 | $106,330 | 290 | 1.35 |
| 154 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $50,660 | $76,380 | $106,330 | 290 | 1.35 |
| 155 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $52,230 | $73,920 | $99,450 | 130 | 0.5 |
| 156 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 157 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 158 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 159 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 160 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 161 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 162 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 163 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 164 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $53,900 | $73,500 | $91,780 | 270 | 0.85 |
| 165 | PLC / Controls Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $67,280 | $67,840 | $77,770 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 166 | Robotics Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $67,280 | $67,840 | $77,770 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 167 | Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $67,280 | $67,840 | $77,770 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 168 | Semiconductor Equipment Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $67,280 | $67,840 | $77,770 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 169 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,120 | $67,470 | $84,030 | 480 | 0.65 |
| 170 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,120 | $67,470 | $84,030 | 480 | 0.65 |
| 171 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,120 | $67,470 | $84,030 | 480 | 0.65 |
| 172 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $60,120 | $67,470 | $84,030 | 480 | 0.65 |
| 173 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 174 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 175 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 176 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 177 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 178 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 179 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 180 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $45,520 | $59,140 | $75,250 | 210 | 0.6 |
| 181 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 182 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 183 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 184 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 185 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 186 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 187 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 188 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 189 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 190 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 191 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 192 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $38,380 | $57,220 | $77,270 | 190 | 0.61 |
| 193 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 194 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 195 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 196 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 197 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 198 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 199 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 200 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 201 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 202 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 203 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 204 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 205 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 206 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 207 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 208 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 209 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 210 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $45,920 | $56,680 | $68,220 | 140 | 0.64 |
| 211 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $45,150 | $53,980 | $62,380 | 410 | 1.05 |
| 212 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $43,730 | $53,960 | $62,790 | 260 | 0.81 |
| 213 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $43,730 | $53,960 | $62,790 | 260 | 0.81 |
| 214 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $43,670 | $49,650 | $61,580 | 240 | 1.13 |
| 215 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 216 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 217 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 218 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 219 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 220 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 221 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 222 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 223 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 224 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 225 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 226 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $42,900 | $47,520 | $65,360 | 80 | 0.38 |
| 227 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 228 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 229 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 230 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 231 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 232 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 233 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 234 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 235 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 236 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 237 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 238 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 239 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $35,860 | $45,370 | $60,690 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 240 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 241 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 242 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 243 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 244 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 245 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $36,750 | $44,700 | $61,050 | 100 | 0.51 |
| 246 | Flexographic Press Operator | Printing Press Operators (51-5112) | $34,720 | $44,060 | $47,890 | 30 | 0.41 |
| 247 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 248 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 249 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 250 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 251 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 252 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 253 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $33,150 | $37,850 | $45,480 | 280 | 0.66 |
| 254 | Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 255 | Setup Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 256 | Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 257 | Battery Cell Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 258 | CIP Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 259 | Skilled Machine Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 260 | Utility / Relief Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 261 | Production Trainer (OJT Trainer) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 262 | Senior Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 263 | Lead Production Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 264 | Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 265 | Batch Maker / Compounder | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 266 | Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 267 | Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 268 | Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 269 | Retort / Thermal Process Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 270 | Brewer / Cellar Operator | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 271 | Senior Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 272 | Lead Process Technician | Production Workers, All Other (51-9199) | $32,810 | $36,950 | $41,360 | 190 | 1.48 |
| 273 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $32,800 | $35,900 | $45,190 | 220 | 0.56 |
| 274 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $29,280 | $35,410 | $36,760 | 1,340 | 1.18 |
| 275 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $29,280 | $35,410 | $36,760 | 1,340 | 1.18 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Las Cruces, NM. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
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In Las Cruces, Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position reports a median of $170,990, near the national $171,270 benchmark. The middle band width locally is $36,810, significantly narrower than the national $73,140 width. For manufacturing occupations in Las Cruces, NM, releases are separate survey estimates.
They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. We evaluate these metrics against the $192,800 national median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing. Because this category is broad, the localized data represents a variety of management tasks across industries, which may or may not align with specific aerospace manufacturing duties.
For manufacturing occupations in Las Cruces, NM, 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 $50,330, compared to a $67,120 national width. Nationally, the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing row median is $164,720. For manufacturing occupations in Las Cruces, NM, 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 2.75 location quotient shows high demand for this type of engineering expertise relative to the local labor market.
For manufacturing occupations in Las Cruces, NM, 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 $36,530, while the national width is $94,490. For contrast, the national Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing row median is $210,870. For manufacturing occupations in Las Cruces, NM, 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 middle band width is $12,390, compared to $14,740 nationally. The $76,510 national Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry median indicates high pay for this function in specialized automotive contexts. The middle band width is $7,480, narrower than the national $11,820 band. The $52,820 national Iron and Steel Mills industry median serves as the relevant comparison row for industrial cleaning services.
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What is the primary limitation of the Automation Engineer salary data?
The data is mapped to the broad Engineers, All Other SOC, which captures many non-automation engineering roles. Hiring managers should view these numbers as baseline estimates rather than specific rewards for automation expertise.
Why did the Certified Forklift Operator median drop by $4,790 since May 2024?
The drop reflects shifts in the local occupational employment reporting for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators. This suggests either a change in the demographic of the workforce or an adjustment in the roles classified under this SOC title.
How does the Sanitation Technician local median compare to national benchmarks?
The local median of $35,410 is below the national Iron and Steel Mills benchmark of $52,820. This highlights that general facility sanitation, as measured here, typically pays lower than specialized sanitation in heavy manufacturing sectors.
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