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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Longview, TX

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$205,770
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$205,770
  3. Senior Director of Operations$205,770
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$153,490
  5. Process Engineering Manager$153,490
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$153,490
  7. VP of Engineering$153,490
  8. Director of R&D$153,490
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$153,490
  10. NPI Manager$153,490
  11. Capital Projects Manager$153,490
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$153,490
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$153,490
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$153,490
  15. Director of Automation$153,490
  16. Automation Manager$153,490
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$153,490
  18. R&D Manager$153,490
  19. R&D Engineer$153,490
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$153,490
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$153,490
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$153,490
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$134,800
  24. Corporate Controller$134,800
  25. Plant Controller$134,800

Bars show the top 25 of 332 ranked. The table below lists all 332. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Longview, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,980$205,770$323,530800.51
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$139,980$205,770$323,530800.51
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$139,980$205,770$323,530800.51
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$132,080$153,490$174,2501100.67
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$100,630$134,800$180,9803700.59
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,780$124,980$144,830600.86
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,780$124,980$144,830600.86
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,780$124,980$144,830600.86
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,780$124,980$144,830600.86
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,780$124,980$144,830600.86
37Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
38Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
39Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
40Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
41Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
42Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
43Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
44Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
45Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
46VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
47Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
48Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
49QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
50Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
51Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
52FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
53FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
54Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
55QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
56Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
57Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
58Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
59Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
60Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
61Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
62Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
63Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
64QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
65Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
66CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
67Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
68Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
69Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,740$124,940$155,1002701.46
70VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
71Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
72Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
73National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
74Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
75National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
76Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
77Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
78Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
79Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
80Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
81Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
82Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
83Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$84,010$124,850$164,7804500.93
84Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
85EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
86EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
87Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
88Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
89Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
90S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
91Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
92Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
93Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
94Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
95Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
96EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
97Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$83,270$121,130$159,9902800.6
98Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$90,870$119,330$155,2801200.69
99Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
100Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
101Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
102Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
103Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
104Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
105Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
106Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
107Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,210$110,130$140,0001100.7
108PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,520$106,360$132,3103200.25
109MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,520$106,360$132,3103200.25
110SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,520$106,360$132,3103200.25
111Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,520$106,360$132,3103200.25
112Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$93,520$106,360$132,3103200.25
113Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,410$103,790$127,230900.73
114Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,410$103,790$127,230900.73
115Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$81,410$103,790$127,230900.73
116Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
117Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
118Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
119Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
120Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
121Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
122Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
123Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
124Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
125Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
126Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
127CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,210$100,230$125,7802301
128Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$71,170$99,880$156,250300.54
129Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
130Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
131Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
132Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
133Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
134Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$85,600$99,460$138,150500.47
135Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
136Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
137Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
138Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
139Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
140Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
141Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
142Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
143Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
144Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
145Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
146Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
147Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
148Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
149Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
150Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
151Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
152Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
153Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
154Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
155Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
156Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
157Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
158Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
159Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
160Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
161EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
162VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
163Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
164Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
165Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
166Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
167Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
168Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
169Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,530$95,310$103,5102100.75
170VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
171VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
172Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
173General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
174Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
175EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
176Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
177Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,040$89,660$137,9403,5901.35
178VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
179Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
180Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
181Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
182Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
183Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
184Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
185Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
186Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
187Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
188Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
189Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
190Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
191Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,020$87,830$112,8002101.24
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,610$85,870$121,3806700.83
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$65,610$85,870$121,3806700.83
194Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,770$75,060$95,7306900.63
195Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,770$75,060$95,7306900.63
196Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,770$75,060$95,7306900.63
197Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,770$75,060$95,7306900.63
198Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
199Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
200Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
201Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
202Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
203Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
204Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
205Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
206Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$57,030$74,330$96,8908201.76
207Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,490$73,050$97,5202001.84
208Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,490$73,050$97,5202001.84
209Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,490$73,050$97,5202001.84
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$55,280$71,810$94,2608401.65
218QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,140$65,760$73,430400.91
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,620$64,610$81,7102800.76
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,220$63,180$80,1901900.59
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,220$63,180$80,1901900.59
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,220$63,180$80,1901900.59
223CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$57,510$62,130$69,570402.03
224Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$45,820$60,830$73,530Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,900$59,860$106,2701803.66
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,900$59,860$106,2701803.66
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,900$59,860$106,2701803.66
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$48,900$59,860$106,2701803.66
229NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,610$58,460$66,7701703.81
230Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,190$58,320$70,3404400.92
231Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,190$58,320$70,3404400.92
232Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
233Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
234Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
235Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
236Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
237Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
238Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
239Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
240Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
241Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
242Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
243Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
244Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
245Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
246Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
247Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
248End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
249Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,820$57,930$71,2408602.59
250Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,620$55,050$65,3703501.12
251Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
252Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
253Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
254Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
255CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
256Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
257Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
258Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
259Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
260Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
261Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
262Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
263Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
264Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
265Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
266Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
267Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
268Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
269Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,780$54,800$57,1601800.97
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,650$53,640$74,1203001.01
276Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
277TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
278Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
279Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
280Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
281Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
282Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
283Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
284Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
285Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
286Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
287Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,350$52,300$60,7601,2704.03
288CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,040$48,680$60,3902001.55
289CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
2905-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
291Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
292CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
293Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
294Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
295EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
296CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
297Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
298Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
299Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
300Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
301Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,260$48,350$59,1406903.16
302Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$37,040$47,580$62,5406301.09
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,160$43,540$56,1407001.55
315Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,310$42,880$44,9607401.25
316Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,110$42,220$46,390700.6
317Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,010$40,010$47,4601200.89
318Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,010$40,010$47,4601200.89
319Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
320Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
321Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
322Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
323Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
324Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
325Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,810$38,490$45,3906201
326Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,850$34,890$43,6901200.62
327Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,850$34,890$43,6901200.62
328SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,850$34,890$43,6901200.62
329Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,850$34,890$43,6901200.62
330Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$30,860$34,240$37,930400.83
331Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$25,880$30,470$34,7401,6100.96
332Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$25,880$30,470$34,7401,6100.96

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State figures for Texas

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

The Longview, TX metro area provides manufacturing wage data for several key leadership and operational positions. The CEO / President median in the area is $205,770, tracking near the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this executive profile is $183,550, and the previous median was $176,170.

Manufacturing Headhunters often observe that local executive compensation is heavily influenced by individual company structure and the nature of the specific manufacturing industry within the region. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager median in Longview is $153,490, below the national median of $171,270.

CFO compensation in the Longview area is $134,800, contrasted with the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Longview, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For regional context, the Plant Manager median in Tyler, TX is $118,530, and in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, it is $134,860. These benchmarks are helpful for site management hiring in the region.

Food Process Operators in Longview earn a median of $34,240, compared to the national median of $39,680. For manufacturing occupations in Longview, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Sanitation Technicians in the metro earn a median of $30,470, while the national median is $36,840. The middle band width is $8,860. The local location quotients for these roles highlight the specific industrial density in the Longview area. These standard annual figures exclude non-wage employer compensation.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How does the Longview CEO / President median compare to the national figure?

The local median of $205,770 is very close to the national median of $213,990 for this role. The middle band width for this position in Longview is $183,550.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Longview, TX, 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 middle band width for the CFO position in Longview?

The middle band width for the CFO position in Longview is $80,350, showing a significant range in reported middle-band compensation for this financial role.

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