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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Lubbock, 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 330 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$174,120
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$174,120
  3. Senior Director of Operations$174,120
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$150,150
  5. Process Engineering Manager$150,150
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$150,150
  7. VP of Engineering$150,150
  8. Director of R&D$150,150
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$150,150
  10. NPI Manager$150,150
  11. Capital Projects Manager$150,150
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$150,150
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$150,150
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$150,150
  15. Director of Automation$150,150
  16. Automation Manager$150,150
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$150,150
  18. R&D Manager$150,150
  19. R&D Engineer$150,150
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$150,150
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$150,150
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$150,150
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$135,090
  24. Corporate Controller$135,090
  25. Plant Controller$135,090

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Lubbock, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$144,820$174,120$284,4401200.55
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$144,820$174,120$284,4401200.55
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$144,820$174,120$284,4401200.55
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$123,720$150,150$193,100700.28
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,730$135,090$175,5205400.6
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$93,220$125,690$149,8301300.55
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$78,000$119,280$160,5405200.77
47Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
48EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
49EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
50Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
51Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
52Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
53S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
54Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
55Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
56Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
57Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
58Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
59EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
60Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,920$117,250$160,1103500.53
61PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,310$115,190$136,2703400.19
62MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,310$115,190$136,2703400.19
63SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,310$115,190$136,2703400.19
64Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,310$115,190$136,2703400.19
65Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,310$115,190$136,2703400.19
66Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,580$109,590$129,470700.78
67Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,580$109,590$129,470700.78
68Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,580$109,590$129,470700.78
69Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,580$109,590$129,470700.78
70Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,580$109,590$129,470700.78
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$82,870$107,340$145,1101300.48
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,060$103,650$130,770900.44
113Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
114Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
115Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
116Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
117Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
118Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
119Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
120Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
121Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
122Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
123Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
124Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
125Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
126Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
127Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
128Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
129Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
130Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
131Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
132Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
133Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
134Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
135Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
136Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
137Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
138Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
139EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
140VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
141Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
142Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
143Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
144Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
145Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
146Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
147Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$77,030$95,680$119,6301100.27
148Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,810$92,950$113,4501400.82
149Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,810$92,950$113,4501400.82
150Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,810$92,950$113,4501400.82
151Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
152Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
153Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
154Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
155Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
156Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
157Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
158Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
159Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
160Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
161Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
162CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,090$91,110$120,7401300.4
163Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,390$88,010$125,020300.56
164Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,390$88,010$125,020300.56
165Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$77,390$88,010$125,020300.56
166Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
167Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
168Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
169Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
170Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
171Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$71,080$86,240$101,620400.27
172VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
173Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
174Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
175Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
176Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
177Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
178Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
179Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
180Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
181Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
182Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
183Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
184Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
185Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,910$81,820$106,4102601.08
186VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
187VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
188Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
189General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
190Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
191EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
192Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
193Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$55,720$80,870$131,0204,4601.19
194Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$58,670$77,110$100,0308100.71
195Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$58,670$77,110$100,0308100.71
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,910$74,390$96,6009600.61
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,910$74,390$96,6009600.61
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,910$74,390$96,6009600.61
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,910$74,390$96,6009600.61
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$52,780$70,190$95,3301500.98
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$52,780$70,190$95,3301500.98
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$52,780$70,190$95,3301500.98
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,160$66,400$85,2908801.32
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,200$61,410$78,6903200.72
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,200$61,410$78,6903200.72
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,200$61,410$78,6903200.72
215Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
216Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
217Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
218Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
219Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
220CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
221Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
222Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$47,520$60,280$75,7404800.67
223Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
224Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
225Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
226Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
227Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
228Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
229Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
230Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
231Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
232Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
233Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
234Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
235Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
236Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
237Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
238Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
239End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
240Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,660$57,640$66,9106901.46
241Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$48,020$57,090$117,850400.43
242Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$43,580$55,800$70,5603400.65
243PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,780$54,520$68,7901101.52
244Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,780$54,520$68,7901101.52
245Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,780$54,520$68,7901101.52
246Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,780$54,520$68,7901101.52
247Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,320$53,790$67,5907501.12
248Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,320$53,790$67,5907501.12
249Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,160$49,850$62,7104200.97
250Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
251Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
252Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
253Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
254Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
255Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,890$49,830$64,6301900.46
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,760$47,790$60,1701600.53
269GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,060$47,320$60,1501000.68
270Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$44,060$47,320$60,1501000.68
271Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$38,580$47,000$60,9206900.85
272Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
273TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
274Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
275Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
276Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
277Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
278Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
279Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
280Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
281Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
282Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
283Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$39,470$46,760$56,7605001.13
284CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$36,960$45,580$50,5501100.61
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$36,080$44,040$52,6302500.39
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,220$39,930$43,9607100.86
298Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$34,690$38,640$69,400300.41
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,080$37,700$43,8707200.82
306Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,930$36,980$45,110600.31
307Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$33,930$36,980$45,110600.31
308Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$33,840$36,980$40,320400.61
309Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,040$35,530$45,0901100.74
310Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
311Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
312Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
313Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
314CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
315Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
316Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
317Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
318Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
319Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
320Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
321Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
322Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
323Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
324Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
325Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
326Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
327Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
328Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,800$34,830$45,420800.3
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,640$30,150$35,9403,0301.28
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,640$30,150$35,9403,0301.28

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State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Lubbock, TX. 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?

In the Lubbock, TX market, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position features a median salary of $174,120. This is notably lower than the national median of $213,990. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role reports a median of $150,150. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For hiring managers, this suggests a more settled pay range within the region for technical management leaders.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role in Lubbock commands a median of $135,090, a noticeable difference from the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This role, while classified under broader financial management, requires a specific understanding of local cost-of-living variables and regional manufacturing dynamics. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, 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.

Production Technician wages are centered at a median of $34,830. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. Since BLS aggregates this by occupation, this figure does not reflect specific technical credentials that might command higher wages in specialized manufacturing environments.

Sanitation Technician work in this metro pays a median of $30,150. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This reflects the entry-level nature of the position as tracked by the broader janitorial occupational series. As this is not a manufacturing-exclusive role, employers should expect standard compensation for cleaning labor rather than specialized plant sanitation premiums, which are not currently parsed in the data.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This contrasts with the upward movement often seen in larger, more competitive engineering markets.

What does the downward medianChange for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager indicate?

For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This contrasts with the upward movement often seen in larger, more competitive engineering markets.

Is the Lubbock Production Technician median representative of all manufacturing tasks?

No, it represents a broad occupational category for production workers. It does not account for specific machinery training or advanced certifications that might be expected at an individual plant.

How does the CFO middleBandWidth in Lubbock compare to the national average?

For manufacturing occupations in Lubbock, TX, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. This indicates a more tightly defined range of pay for this role in the Lubbock market.

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