Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Lawton, OK
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 199 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- CEO / President (Manufacturing)$137,500
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)$137,500
- Senior Director of Operations$137,500
- Plant Manager$125,510
- Plant Director / Site Director$125,510
- Assistant Plant Manager$125,510
- Operations Manager$125,510
- Manufacturing Manager$125,510
- Production Manager$125,510
- Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$125,510
- Plant Startup / Launch Manager$125,510
- Sanitation Manager$125,510
- VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$125,510
- Director of Quality$125,510
- Quality Manager$125,510
- QC Manager$125,510
- Supplier Quality Manager$125,510
- Quality Systems Manager$125,510
- FSQA Manager$125,510
- FSQA Director$125,510
- Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$125,510
- QA Manager$125,510
- Production Superintendent$125,510
- Area Manager$125,510
- Value Stream Manager$125,510
Bars show the top 25 of 199 ranked. The table below lists all 199. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $74,670 | $137,500 | $204,550 | 30 | 0.54 |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $74,670 | $137,500 | $204,550 | 30 | 0.54 |
| 3 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $74,670 | $137,500 | $204,550 | 30 | 0.54 |
| 4 | Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 5 | Plant Director / Site Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 6 | Assistant Plant Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 7 | Operations Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 8 | Manufacturing Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 9 | Production Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 10 | Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift) | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 11 | Plant Startup / Launch Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 12 | Sanitation Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 13 | VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 14 | Director of Quality | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 15 | Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 16 | QC Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 17 | Supplier Quality Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 18 | Quality Systems Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 19 | FSQA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 20 | FSQA Director | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 21 | Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 22 | QA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 23 | Production Superintendent | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 24 | Area Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 25 | Value Stream Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 26 | Department Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 27 | Sanitation Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 28 | Bilingual Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 29 | Second Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 30 | Third Shift Production Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 31 | QC Lab Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 32 | Validation / CQV Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 33 | CAPA Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 34 | Metrology / Calibration Manager | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 35 | Lead Quality Engineer | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 36 | Quality Supervisor | Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) | $83,240 | $125,510 | $198,940 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 37 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 38 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 39 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 40 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 41 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 42 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 43 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 44 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 45 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $74,830 | $116,340 | $158,030 | 100 | 0.42 |
| 46 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 47 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 48 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 49 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 50 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 51 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 52 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 53 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 54 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 55 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 56 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 57 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 58 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 59 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $70,750 | $109,340 | $162,460 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 60 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $65,480 | $107,240 | $132,010 | 80 | 0.16 |
| 61 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $65,480 | $107,240 | $132,010 | 80 | 0.16 |
| 62 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $65,480 | $107,240 | $132,010 | 80 | 0.16 |
| 63 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $65,480 | $107,240 | $132,010 | 80 | 0.16 |
| 64 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $65,480 | $107,240 | $132,010 | 80 | 0.16 |
| 65 | Plant HR Manager | Human Resources Managers (11-3121) | $78,740 | $95,180 | $116,160 | 30 | 0.52 |
| 66 | PLC / Controls Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $76,150 | $89,250 | $91,980 | 60 | 3.46 |
| 67 | Robotics Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $76,150 | $89,250 | $91,980 | 60 | 3.46 |
| 68 | Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $76,150 | $89,250 | $91,980 | 60 | 3.46 |
| 69 | Semiconductor Equipment Technician | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $76,150 | $89,250 | $91,980 | 60 | 3.46 |
| 70 | Facilities Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $69,770 | $84,640 | $116,040 | 40 | 0.83 |
| 71 | Facilities Engineer | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $69,770 | $84,640 | $116,040 | 40 | 0.83 |
| 72 | Utilities / Energy Manager | Facilities Managers (11-3013) | $69,770 | $84,640 | $116,040 | 40 | 0.83 |
| 73 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $61,530 | $81,720 | $109,150 | 140 | 0.48 |
| 74 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $61,530 | $81,720 | $109,150 | 140 | 0.48 |
| 75 | Safety Specialist / Coordinator | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $69,410 | $80,140 | $88,710 | 60 | 1.54 |
| 76 | Industrial Hygienist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $69,410 | $80,140 | $88,710 | 60 | 1.54 |
| 77 | Environmental Permitting Specialist | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) | $69,410 | $80,140 | $88,710 | 60 | 1.54 |
| 78 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 79 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 80 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 81 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 82 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 83 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 84 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 85 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $55,710 | $77,840 | $112,460 | 970 | 1.01 |
| 86 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $51,630 | $75,570 | $92,010 | 130 | 0.98 |
| 87 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $50,330 | $72,980 | $73,960 | 280 | 2.49 |
| 88 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 89 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 90 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 91 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 92 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 93 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 94 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 95 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 96 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $56,490 | $71,810 | $93,700 | 220 | 1.32 |
| 97 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,520 | $83,780 | 280 | 0.71 |
| 98 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,520 | $83,780 | 280 | 0.71 |
| 99 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,520 | $83,780 | 280 | 0.71 |
| 100 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,520 | $83,780 | 280 | 0.71 |
| 101 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 102 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 103 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 104 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 105 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 106 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 107 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 108 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $63,260 | $71,090 | $93,750 | 230 | 1.21 |
| 109 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $48,350 | $61,780 | $85,010 | 100 | 0.86 |
| 110 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $48,350 | $61,780 | $85,010 | 100 | 0.86 |
| 111 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $48,350 | $61,780 | $85,010 | 100 | 0.86 |
| 112 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 113 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 114 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 115 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 116 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 117 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 118 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 119 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 120 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 121 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 122 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 123 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 124 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 125 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 126 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 127 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 128 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 129 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $50,710 | $58,940 | $77,240 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 130 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $56,500 | $56,500 | $76,710 | 190 | 0.9 |
| 131 | VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply Chain | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 132 | Supply Chain Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 133 | Materials Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 134 | Logistics Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 135 | Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 136 | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 137 | Category Manager (Direct Materials) | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 138 | Inventory Control Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 139 | Senior Production Planner | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 140 | Senior Buyer | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 141 | Director of Logistics | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 142 | Transportation Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 143 | Warehouse Supervisor | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 144 | Shipping & Receiving Manager | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071) | $54,100 | $54,100 | $81,440 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 145 | CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 146 | 5-Axis CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 147 | Swiss CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 148 | CNC Machine Operator | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 149 | Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 150 | Manual Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 151 | EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker) | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 152 | CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 153 | Lead Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 154 | Machinist A | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 155 | Machinist B | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 156 | Machinist C | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 157 | Senior CNC Machinist | Machinists (51-4041) | $51,290 | $51,290 | $54,910 | 90 | 1.17 |
| 158 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $39,880 | $50,920 | $70,270 | 150 | 0.86 |
| 159 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $39,880 | $50,920 | $70,270 | 150 | 0.86 |
| 160 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 161 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 162 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 163 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 164 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 165 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 166 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 167 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 168 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 169 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 170 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 171 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $38,190 | $49,720 | $59,450 | 80 | 0.7 |
| 172 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 173 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 174 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 175 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 176 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 177 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 178 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $36,040 | $49,270 | $54,920 | 160 | 0.71 |
| 179 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 180 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 181 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 182 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 183 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 184 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 185 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 186 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 187 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 188 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 189 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 190 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $42,790 | $47,360 | $62,010 | 200 | 1.23 |
| 191 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 192 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 193 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 194 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 195 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 196 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $44,400 | $46,650 | $59,320 | 140 | 1.27 |
| 197 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $36,590 | $36,590 | $41,600 | 90 | 0.42 |
| 198 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $27,950 | $30,290 | $36,090 | 750 | 1.23 |
| 199 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $27,950 | $30,290 | $36,090 | 750 | 1.23 |
What should you know about not published by BLS?
Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Engineering Manager, Industrial Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Welding Engineer, Plant Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Yield Engineer (Semiconductor), Battery Cell Process Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Electrical Engineer (Plant), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Design Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Reliability Engineer, Reliability Manager, EHS Manager, EHS Director, Safety Manager, Environmental Manager, Process Safety Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Director of Operational Excellence, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Supplier Development Engineer, S&OP Manager, Trade Compliance Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Service / Aftermarket Manager, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Production Technician, Setup Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Process Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Battery Cell Production Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, CIP Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Lean Manager, Procurement Manager, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Mold / Die Design Engineer, NPI Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Test Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist, QC Microbiology Manager, Maintenance Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Manager / Director, EHS Engineer, Senior EHS Manager, EHS Coordinator, VP of Operational Excellence, Director of Continuous Improvement, Lean Specialist / Coordinator, Master Black Belt, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Supplier Development Manager, Director of Planning, Material Flow / Logistics Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Skilled Machine Operator, Utility / Relief Operator, Production Trainer (OJT Trainer), Senior Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter), Control Room (DCS) Operator, Batch Maker / Compounder, Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating), Retort / Thermal Process Operator, Brewer / Cellar Operator, Senior Process Technician, Lead Process Technician.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Lawton, OK. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
What does this data mean for your opening?
The Lawton, OK metro area displays specific wage data for several key manufacturing roles, providing a snapshot of current compensation structures. The Chief Executive role, mapped under Chief Executives, shows a median of $137,500 with a middle band width of $129,880. Compared to the national median of $213,990, the local median is lower.
For manufacturing occupations in Lawton, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role is essential for overall strategic oversight in manufacturing environments. Note that BLS data for this role is broad and does not isolate specific plant-level duties or industry nuances. For manufacturing occupations in Lawton, OK, 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.
Plant Manager compensation in Lawton is tracked under Industrial Production Managers. The local median is $125,510, while the national median for the same occupation is $126,060. This indicates a localized pay structure that is very near the national median. The local middle band width is $115,700, highlighting significant variance in the middle 50 percent of reported wages. Compared to the Wichita Falls, TX metro median of $105,640 and the Oklahoma City, OK metro median of $124,810, Lawton remains competitive for this management profile. The prior May 2024 median was $106,360, reflecting a notable upward movement over the year.
The CFO role, categorized as Financial Managers, shows a local median of $116,340 compared to the national median of $166,570. The middle band width for Lawton is $83,200, with a previous median of $106,560. These figures provide clear expectations for hiring managers overseeing financial controls in the area. For Certified Forklift Operators, the local median is $36,590, which is lower than the national median of $46,420. Sanitation Technicians in the area earn a median of $30,290, also below the national median of $36,840. These operational roles are vital for site functionality. The location quotient for these roles reflects local employment concentration rather than wage levels or availability.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
The data is based on broader national occupational classifications rather than a specific local manufacturing sub-industry. For manufacturing occupations in Lawton, OK, 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.
How does the Lawton Plant Manager median compare to nearby hubs?
The Lawton Plant Manager median of $125,510 is higher than the Wichita Falls median of $105,640. It is also slightly higher than the Oklahoma City median of $124,810.
What is the primary limitation of the provided CEO compensation data?
The data is based on broader national occupational classifications rather than a specific local manufacturing sub-industry. For manufacturing occupations in Lawton, OK, 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.
What can I conclude from the two release estimates?
For manufacturing occupations in Lawton, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
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