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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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

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BLS published a median for 354 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$196,680
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$196,680
  3. Senior Director of Operations$196,680
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$179,670
  5. Process Engineering Manager$179,670
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$179,670
  7. VP of Engineering$179,670
  8. Director of R&D$179,670
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$179,670
  10. NPI Manager$179,670
  11. Capital Projects Manager$179,670
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$179,670
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$179,670
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$179,670
  15. Director of Automation$179,670
  16. Automation Manager$179,670
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$179,670
  18. R&D Manager$179,670
  19. R&D Engineer$179,670
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$179,670
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$179,670
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$179,670
  23. Purchasing Manager$156,830
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$156,830
  25. Procurement Manager$156,830

Bars show the top 25 of 354 ranked. The table below lists all 354. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,360$196,680$305,0806800.84
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$120,360$196,680$305,0806800.84
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$120,360$196,680$305,0806800.84
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,070$179,670$183,890Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,140$156,830$191,1202400.72
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,140$156,830$191,1202400.72
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,140$156,830$191,1202400.72
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,140$156,830$191,1202400.72
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$131,140$156,830$191,1202400.72
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$109,380$143,880$201,8902,7500.83
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$107,130$138,560$176,5207600.87
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$92,960$128,560$176,7102,0400.82
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,140$125,580$139,5102,2700.34
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,140$125,580$139,5102,2700.34
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,140$125,580$139,5102,2700.34
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,140$125,580$139,5102,2700.34
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,140$125,580$139,5102,2700.34
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,570$118,120$156,2709100.93
90Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
91Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
92Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
93Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
94Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
95Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
96Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
97Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
98Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,800$112,870$132,2702500.31
99Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,620$110,940$140,820400.22
100Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,620$110,940$140,820400.22
101Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$81,620$110,940$140,820400.22
102Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,380$108,610$134,5404500.73
103Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,380$108,610$134,5404500.73
104Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,380$108,610$134,5404500.73
105Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$79,690$108,570$128,690300.41
106Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$79,690$108,570$128,690300.41
107MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$79,690$108,570$128,690300.41
108Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$79,690$108,570$128,690300.41
109Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$79,690$108,570$128,690300.41
110VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
111Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
112Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
113Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
114Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
115Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
116Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
117Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
118Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
119Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
120Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
121Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
122Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
123Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,410$106,170$137,0301,5701.8
124Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
125Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
126Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
127Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
128Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
129Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
130Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
131Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
132Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
133Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
134Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
135CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,840$104,110$122,7503900.33
136Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
137EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
138EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
139Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
140Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
141Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
142S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
143Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
144Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
145Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
146Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
147Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
148EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
149Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,530$104,050$153,4002,6201.07
150VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
151VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
152Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
153General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
154Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
155EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
156Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
157Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$72,170$102,510$162,2009,7300.71
158Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
159Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
160Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
161Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
162Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
163Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
164Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
165Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
166Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
167Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
168Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
169Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
170Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
171Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
172Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
173Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
174Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
175Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
176Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
177Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
178Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
179Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
180Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
181Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
182Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
183Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
184EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
185VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
186Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
187Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
188Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
189Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
190Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
191Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
192Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,200$100,480$111,5401,5401.07
193Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
194Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
195Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
196Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
197Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
198Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$65,930$85,860$114,0304600.77
199Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,290$85,130$108,5802,9600.71
200Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$67,290$85,130$108,5802,9600.71
201Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$85,000$120,050500.51
202Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$85,000$120,050500.51
203Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,740$85,000$120,050500.51
204Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,990$81,990$101,1604100.74
205Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,990$81,990$101,1604100.74
206Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,990$81,990$101,1604100.74
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,140$77,780$95,5902,6001.07
216Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,940$76,980$111,6101200.38
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,860$76,960$95,2104,3900.77
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,860$76,960$95,2104,3900.77
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,860$76,960$95,2104,3900.77
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,860$76,960$95,2104,3900.77
221Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$72,010$100,4201,3000.79
222Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$72,010$100,4201,3000.79
223Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,590$72,010$100,4201,3000.79
224Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,770$69,430$87,0102,1101.09
225Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
226Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
227Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
228Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
229Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
230CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
231Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
232Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,000$65,990$86,6602,9101.1
233PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,270$65,700$86,9001900.74
234Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,270$65,700$86,9001900.74
235Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,270$65,700$86,9001900.74
236Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$46,270$65,700$86,9001900.74
237Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
238Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
239Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
240Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
241Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
242Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
243Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
244Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
245Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
246Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
247Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
248Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
249Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
250Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
251Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
252Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
253End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
254Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$56,470$64,570$77,4401,6900.98
255CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$50,190$63,720$86,540600.58
256Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,390$62,350$79,2305,4702.23
257Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$54,390$62,350$79,2305,4702.23
258Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,310$60,890$76,6802,7700.93
259Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,580$60,760$75,1001200.54
260Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,580$60,760$75,1001200.54
261CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,240$59,270$72,8406901.03
262CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
2635-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
264Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
265CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
266Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
267Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
268EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
269CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
270Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
271Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
272Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
273Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
274Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,600$59,220$65,4901,0500.93
275MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,960$58,930$70,5601901.19
276Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$45,750$57,370$70,1401001.54
277Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$45,750$57,370$70,1401001.54
278Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
279Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
280Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
281Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
282Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
283Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,680$57,030$76,7202,4301.58
284Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,350$56,780$72,4801,7401.08
285NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$43,860$56,430$79,6901200.53
286QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,650$56,390$68,1402000.9
287Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$43,870$53,600$80,2601100.66
288GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,270$52,440$64,9705100.93
289Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,270$52,440$64,9705100.93
290Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,440$50,840$59,3503201.18
291Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,520$48,840$51,2001801.45
292Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
293TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
294Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
295Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
296Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
297Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
298Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
299Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
300Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
301Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
302Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
303Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,240$48,600$57,4801,5900.97
304Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,820$48,510$50,3402500.25
305Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,820$48,510$50,3402500.25
306SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,820$48,510$50,3402500.25
307Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,820$48,510$50,3402500.25
308Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$42,520$45,950$52,9701400.57
309Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
310Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
311Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
312Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
313Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
314Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
315Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,010$45,800$49,1707,3702.29
316Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
317Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
318CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
319Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
320Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
321First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
322Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
323Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
324Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
325Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
326Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
327Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,150$44,910$55,5103,1601.35
328Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,400$44,540$48,4107,9502.61
329Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,310$43,450$50,1105000.88
330Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,560$39,880$49,2204400.65
331Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,560$39,880$49,2204400.65
332Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,330$39,340$50,3701800.31
333Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
334Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
335Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
336Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
337CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
338Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
339Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
340Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
341Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
342Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
343Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
344Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
345Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
346Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
347Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
348Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
349Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
350Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
351Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,310$38,350$46,4702,6802.71
352Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,930$38,170$52,2102901.15
353Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,260$32,580$36,9408,0700.93
354Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,260$32,580$36,9408,0700.93

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Food Scientist, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler.

State figures for Tennessee

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

The Memphis, TN-MS-AR industrial hub exhibits distinct pay profiles for various manufacturing roles, reflecting the regional concentration of logistics and production. As professional recruiters, Manufacturing Headhunters notes that for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position, the median pay reached $196,680. For manufacturing occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, 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.

For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role, the median salary is $179,670, which is higher than the national median of $171,270. This reflects competitive demand for engineering talent within the Memphis manufacturing sector. The middle band width for this specific engineering role is $41,820, a relatively tight range that simplifies benchmarking for hiring managers. In contrast, the Purchasing Manager role demonstrates a median of $156,830, which also exceeds the national median of $148,080. The P25 to P75 band width here is $59,980.

This is lower than the national median of $36,840 for janitorial cleaning occupations. For manufacturing occupations in Memphis, TN-MS-AR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The food process operator role, meanwhile, reports a median of $38,170, a figure that is also lower than the national median of $39,680 for food processing workers. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that these BLS figures do not capture shifts, seniority-based premiums, or individual credentialing that might differentiate candidates. The location quotients, such as 1.15 for food processing workers, serve to measure the density of employment in the area rather than wage competitiveness. As with other data points, national industry-specific rows like the $409,320 in Communications Equipment are purely for broad sectoral reference and do not define the local Memphis labor market.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is there a difference between the local and national median pay?

Local pay rates are influenced by the specific cost of labor within a metro region, which often differs from the national average. Factors such as local industry concentration and competition for specific skill sets drive these variances.

How should hiring managers interpret the location quotient in this report?

The location quotient indicates the relative concentration of specific employment in a given region. It is a measure of industry presence rather than a metric for individual wage levels or labor surplus.

Are the provided sanitation technician wages representative of all cleaners?

No, the sanitation technician role is mapped to the broader janitor and cleaner occupation. BLS does not separate plant-specific roles, so duties must be aligned with the SOC definition to ensure accurate comparability.

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