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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

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

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BLS published a median for 350 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$148,930
  2. Process Engineering Manager$148,930
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$148,930
  4. VP of Engineering$148,930
  5. Director of R&D$148,930
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$148,930
  7. NPI Manager$148,930
  8. Capital Projects Manager$148,930
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$148,930
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$148,930
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$148,930
  12. Director of Automation$148,930
  13. Automation Manager$148,930
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$148,930
  15. R&D Manager$148,930
  16. R&D Engineer$148,930
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$148,930
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$148,930
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$148,930
  20. Purchasing Manager$129,700
  21. Strategic Sourcing Manager$129,700
  22. Procurement Manager$129,700
  23. Director of Procurement$129,700
  24. Commodity Manager$129,700
  25. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$129,490

Bars show the top 25 of 350 ranked. The table below lists all 350. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$121,220$148,930$172,6503900.76
20Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,910$129,700$163,6202101.1
21Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,910$129,700$163,6202101.1
22Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,910$129,700$163,6202101.1
23Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,910$129,700$163,6202101.1
24Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$84,910$129,700$163,6202101.1
25CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,020$129,490$210,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
26Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,020$129,490$210,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
27Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$83,020$129,490$210,140Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
28Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
29Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
30Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
31Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
32Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
33Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
34Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
35Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
36Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
37VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
38Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
39Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
40QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
41Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
42Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
43FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
44FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
45Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
46QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
47Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
48Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
49Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
50Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
51Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
52Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
53Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
54Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
55QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
56Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
57CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
58Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
59Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
60Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,900$124,550$160,9304300.75
61CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
62Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
63Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
64VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
65Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
66Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
67FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
68Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
69Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$85,490$119,360$164,9902,3201.19
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$86,960$108,700$136,7703700.8
79PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,010$104,070$127,9601,5900.41
80MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,010$104,070$127,9601,5900.41
81SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,010$104,070$127,9601,5900.41
82Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,010$104,070$127,9601,5900.41
83Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$83,010$104,070$127,9601,5900.41
84Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$80,440$103,060$130,0204000.79
85Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,230$102,590$129,520601.23
86Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,230$102,590$129,520601.23
87MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,230$102,590$129,520601.23
88Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,230$102,590$129,520601.23
89Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$80,230$102,590$129,520601.23
90VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
91Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
92Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
93National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
94Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
95National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
96Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
97Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
98Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
99Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
100Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
101Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
102Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
103Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$66,490$102,300$163,6701,0600.72
104Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
105Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
106Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
107Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
108Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
109Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
110Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
111Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
112Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
113Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
114Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
115Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
116Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
117Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
118Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
119Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
120Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
121Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
122Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
123Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
124Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
125Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
126Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
127Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
128Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
129Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
130EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
131VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
132Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
133Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
134Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
135Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
136Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
137Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
138Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,440$101,590$125,6803600.43
139Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,230$94,770$125,040501.7
140Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$65,230$94,770$125,040501.7
141Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
142Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
143Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
144Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
145Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
146Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
147Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
148Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
149Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
150Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
151Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
152CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,920$93,800$126,2303300.48
153Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
154EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
155EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
156Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
157Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
158Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
159S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
160Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
161Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
162Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
163Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
164Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
165EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
166Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,250$90,610$128,3502,0901.46
167Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,990$87,520$108,7502800.76
168Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,990$87,520$108,7502800.76
169Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$70,990$87,520$108,7502800.76
170Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
171Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
172Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
173Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
174Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
175Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,870$83,530$119,5802000.55
176VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
177Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
178Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
179Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
180Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
181Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
182Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
183Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
184Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
185Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
186Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
187Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
188Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
189Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$66,990$83,050$108,1204200.82
190QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,650$82,720$119,360800.19
191VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
192VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
193Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
194General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
195Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
196EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
197Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
198Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$51,630$76,080$119,8809,3301.16
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,440$74,490$96,9302200.67
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,440$74,490$96,9302200.67
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,440$74,490$96,9302200.67
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$56,280$73,480$98,9301,7300.7
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$56,280$73,480$98,9301,7300.7
204Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
205Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
206Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
207Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
208Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
209Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
210Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
211Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
212Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,990$70,520$88,8002,1001.48
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,110$65,810$88,1202,6200.78
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,110$65,810$88,1202,6200.78
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,110$65,810$88,1202,6200.78
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$54,110$65,810$88,1202,6200.78
217Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,600$65,660$76,890800.6
218Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$56,600$65,660$76,890800.6
219Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
220Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
221Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
222Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
223Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
224CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
225Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
226Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$48,880$63,710$79,2601,8301.18
227PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,340$63,480$77,7001501
228Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,340$63,480$77,7001501
229Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,340$63,480$77,7001501
230Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,340$63,480$77,7001501
231Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$48,570$62,850$77,9708600.76
232NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$45,830$61,110$79,440500.35
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,470$60,790$77,4901,2001.25
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,470$60,790$77,4901,2001.25
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,470$60,790$77,4901,2001.25
236Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
237Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
238Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
239Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
240Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
241Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
242Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
243Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
244Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
245Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
246Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
247Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
248Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
249Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
250Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
251Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
252End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
253Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,900$59,940$72,4909000.89
254Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$48,250$57,970$72,3401200.62
255CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
2565-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
257Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
258CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
259Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
260Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
261EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
262CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
263Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
264Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
265Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
266Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
267Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$54,930$60,1303400.52
268Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,760$54,260$69,6001,5201.06
269Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,760$54,260$69,6001,5201.06
270CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$51,720$53,770$67,780400.59
271Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
272Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
273Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
274Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
275Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
276Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$45,500$49,850$65,1704900.55
277Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,760$48,710$49,7803,1501.77
278Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$39,110$48,510$57,7603602.53
279MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$39,780$48,360$59,0601902.04
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,610$48,360$57,1309300.68
292Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$37,590$48,200$61,1701,8701.07
293Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$41,670$48,000$56,6001,4701.55
294Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
295TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
296Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
297Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
298Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
299Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
300Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
301Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
302Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
303Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
304Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
305Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,660$47,440$53,3501,1901.24
306Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$45,170$47,260$48,170600.83
307CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$38,360$47,040$48,0504901.26
308QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$39,880$46,330$47,6201100.82
309Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,450$45,410$54,4304801.39
310GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,050$45,340$57,0201500.46
311Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,050$45,340$57,0201500.46
312Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,780$45,220$57,8103701.11
313Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,140$42,720$48,1403900.99
314Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,140$42,720$48,1403900.99
315Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$38,920$42,630$53,0401701.05
316Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$41,600$42,380$45,430Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,560$41,810$49,2201,9201.02
324Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,610$39,260$46,630600.39
325Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,490$38,420$47,8001002.77
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,520$37,420$42,5603400.59
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,520$37,420$42,5603400.59
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,520$37,420$42,5603400.59
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,520$37,420$42,5603400.59
330Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
331Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
332Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
333Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
334CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
335Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
336Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
337Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
338Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
339Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
340Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
341Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
342Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
343Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
344Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
345Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
346Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
347Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
348Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,370$35,180$43,7208501.46
349Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,470$29,660$35,3004,9900.98
350Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,470$29,660$35,3004,9900.98

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Sales Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, 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.

State figures for Arkansas

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area manufacturing sector reports wage data for several key roles. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager position shows a median of $148,930, which is below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Manufacturing Headhunters understand that these technical roles often support a range of aerospace and industrial production processes in the region. The Purchasing Manager position has a median of $129,700, compared to the national median of $148,080.

For the CEO / President role in Little Rock, the median is $129,490, markedly lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. These figures demonstrate broad ranges in executive pay for the region. Regional context for Plant Managers in nearby Hot Springs, AR reports a median of $103,580, while the Jonesboro, AR median is $109,210. These points of comparison are helpful for site management hiring benchmarks.

Production Technicians in the metro area earn a median of $35,180, lower than the national median of $40,110. The middle band width is $10,350. For manufacturing occupations in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Finally, the Sanitation Technician median is $29,660, below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width for this role is $7,830. The previous median for this role was $29,230, with a change of $430. The location quotients reflect the industrial concentration for these roles in the Little Rock area. These annual totals do not include non-wage compensation as BLS excludes these components from the OEWS survey.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Manufacturing Engineering Manager median in Little Rock compare to the national figure?

For manufacturing occupations in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the primary constraint regarding the CEO / President compensation data?

The data is based on broader national occupational classifications and does not account for specific local industry variations or private non-wage benefits. It is also subject to wide middle band width variations.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, 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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