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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$202,990
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$202,990
  3. Senior Director of Operations$202,990
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$129,290
  5. Corporate Controller$129,290
  6. Plant Controller$129,290
  7. VP of Finance$129,290
  8. Division Controller$129,290
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$129,290
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$129,290
  11. Senior Plant Controller$129,290
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$129,290
  13. Regulatory Affairs Manager$119,430
  14. EHS Manager$119,430
  15. EHS Director$119,430
  16. Safety Manager$119,430
  17. Environmental Manager$119,430
  18. Process Safety Manager$119,430
  19. S&OP Manager$119,430
  20. Trade Compliance Manager$119,430
  21. Service / Aftermarket Manager$119,430
  22. Environmental Engineer$119,430
  23. Sustainability Manager / Director$119,430
  24. Senior EHS Manager$119,430
  25. EHS Coordinator$119,430

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,860$202,990$331,420800.2
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$145,860$202,990$331,420800.2
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$145,860$202,990$331,420800.2
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,540$129,290$162,4606200.39
13Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
14EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
15EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
16Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
17Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
18Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
19S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
20Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
21Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
22Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
23Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
24Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
25EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
26Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,150$119,430$132,1608600.72
27PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,410$116,120$136,7904000.13
28MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,410$116,120$136,7904000.13
29SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,410$116,120$136,7904000.13
30Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,410$116,120$136,7904000.13
31Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$86,410$116,120$136,7904000.13
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$79,470$103,010$134,4702000.47
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$85,710$101,670$130,890800.49
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$85,710$101,670$130,890800.49
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$85,710$101,670$130,890800.49
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$85,710$101,670$130,890800.49
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$85,710$101,670$130,890800.49
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,120$101,440$151,0707400.6
52Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
53Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
54Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
55Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
56Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
57Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
58Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
59Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
60Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,260$99,960$133,3301000.27
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$76,900$99,590$132,3201500.32
94Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
95Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
96Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
97Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
98Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
99Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
100Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
101Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
102Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
103Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
104Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
105Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
106Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
107Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
108Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
109Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
110Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
111Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
112Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
113Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
114Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
115Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
116Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
117Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
118Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
119Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
120EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
121VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
122Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
123Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
124Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
125Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
126Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
127Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
128Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$69,420$91,680$106,5901300.19
129Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
130Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
131Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
132Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
133Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
134Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$67,610$85,000$135,730300.12
135Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,810$81,810$111,5301600.55
136Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,810$81,810$111,5301600.55
137Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$61,810$81,810$111,5301600.55
138Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
139Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
140Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
141Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
142Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
143Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
144Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
145Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
146Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
147Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
148Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
149CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$71,430$80,500$115,720900.16
150VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
151Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
152Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
153Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
154Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
155Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
156Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
157Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
158Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
159Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
160Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
161Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
162Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
163Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,970$78,420$101,3203000.72
164VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
165VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
166Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
167General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
168Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
169EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
170Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
171Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,710$74,570$114,6506,4800.97
172QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$51,140$71,730$76,840500.14
173Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$49,200$69,910$95,5301,0800.53
174Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$49,200$69,910$95,5301,0800.53
175Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$69,290$103,3801,6102.02
176Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$69,290$103,3801,6102.02
177Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$47,940$69,290$103,3801,6102.02
178Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,460$64,470$78,4301,4300.52
179Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,460$64,470$78,4301,4300.52
180Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,460$64,470$78,4301,4300.52
181Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$50,460$64,470$78,4301,4300.52
182Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
183Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
184Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
185Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
186Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
187Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
188Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
189Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
190Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,170$61,710$79,4309400.8
191Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$36,320$56,500$69,9902100.78
192Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$36,320$56,500$69,9902100.78
193Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$36,320$56,500$69,9902100.78
194Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$43,780$56,300$69,290500.67
195Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$43,770$55,880$68,5204200.45
196PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,060$55,360$69,430600.47
197Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,060$55,360$69,430600.47
198Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,060$55,360$69,430600.47
199Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,060$55,360$69,430600.47
200Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
201Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
202Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
203Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
204Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
205CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
206Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
207Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$40,800$52,110$67,2305600.43
208Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
209Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
210Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
211Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
212Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
213Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
214Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
215Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
216Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
217Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
218Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
219Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
220Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
221Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
222Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
223Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
224End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
225Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,630$50,560$61,4702900.35
226Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$41,330$49,630$62,8009900.84
227Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$41,330$49,630$62,8009900.84
228CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
2295-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
230Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
231CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
232Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
233Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
234EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
235CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
236Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
237Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
238Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
239Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
240Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$35,410$48,230$56,7501100.2
241Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$39,160$47,170$58,8405300.67
242Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$37,710$46,930$58,9206700.46
243Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,000$46,860$55,330400.29
244Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
245Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
246Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
247Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
248Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
249Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$36,170$46,200$62,9402900.39
250CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$31,670$42,950$56,160700.22
251Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
252TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
253Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
254Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
255Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
256Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
257Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
258Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
259Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
260Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
261Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
262Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$34,320$39,710$47,1103500.43
263Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,070$38,140$44,120600.13
264Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,070$38,140$44,120600.13
265SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,070$38,140$44,120600.13
266Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,070$38,140$44,120600.13
267Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,010$37,610$42,9101300.47
268Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
269Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
270CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
271Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
272Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
273First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
274Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
275Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
276Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
277Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
278Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
279Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$29,420$37,440$53,9005500.48
280Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,030$35,690$38,3501601.28
281Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
282Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
283Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
284Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
285Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
286Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
287Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$29,320$34,980$40,0201,1600.75
288Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$29,560$33,840$36,860600.19
289Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$29,560$33,840$36,860600.19
290Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$28,030$31,500$38,8101,2600.85
291Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,670$31,300$37,9704,0900.97
292Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,670$31,300$37,9704,0900.97
293Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$28,260$28,260$43,700900.31
294Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
295Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
296Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
297Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
298CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
299Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
300Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
301Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
302Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
303Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
304Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
305Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
306Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
307Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
308Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
309Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
310Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
311Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76
312Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$21,360$21,960$33,0103600.76

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development 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, Aseptic Fill Operator.

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

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In the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission market, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position features a median of $202,990. This is approaching the national median of $213,990, showing strong competitiveness. For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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.

CFO (Manufacturing) roles in this region command a median of $129,290. For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 category captures broad financial management. In a market where manufacturing often involves cross-border logistics and international supply chains, the CFO duties may involve complexities that the generic finance management series does not explicitly measure or price.

Regulatory Affairs Managers in the area earn a median of $119,430, which is below the national median of $141,900. For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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. These managers are mapped to the managers, all other category. This designation is extremely broad, often combining varied management responsibilities that do not fit into single standard roles. Consequently, this median is a general reference point rather than a precise industry-specific wage.

Injection Molding Technicians here earn a median of $28,260. For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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. As a proxy for specialized technical work, this broad occupation includes diverse operators across plastic and metal settings. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that for specialized industrial equipment, local candidates with proven expertise often command pay that exceeds this generic median as they are key to keeping production flows uninterrupted.

Production Technician roles see a median of $21,960. For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, 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. Mapped to the production workers, all other category, these roles represent the broadest possible bucket of labor tasks. This variation is a clear indicator that the market is struggling to find a consistent price point for generalized production labor as manufacturers refine their technical requirements.

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What is the primary indicator of the market's rapid shift for CEOs in McAllen?

For manufacturing occupations in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the broad category of 'all other managers' for the Regulatory Affairs Manager meaningful?

It is a highly generalized category. While it provides a snapshot of management compensation, it includes a wide variety of management tasks and lacks the industry-specific clarity of a custom regulatory role description.

How should managers interpret the broad middleBandWidth for CEOs in this metro?

A bandwidth of 185,560 illustrates high pay variance, showing that compensation is heavily tied to the specific scale, revenue, and international trade footprint of the manufacturing firms located in this specific border-adjacent hub.

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