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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Midland, 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$389,330
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$389,330
  3. Senior Director of Operations$389,330
  4. CFO (Manufacturing)$172,520
  5. Corporate Controller$172,520
  6. Plant Controller$172,520
  7. VP of Finance$172,520
  8. Division Controller$172,520
  9. Assistant Plant Controller$172,520
  10. FP&A Manager (Operations)$172,520
  11. Senior Plant Controller$172,520
  12. Senior Cost Accountant$172,520
  13. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$169,240
  14. Process Engineering Manager$169,240
  15. Controls / Automation Manager$169,240
  16. VP of Engineering$169,240
  17. Director of R&D$169,240
  18. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$169,240
  19. NPI Manager$169,240
  20. Capital Projects Manager$169,240
  21. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$169,240
  22. Senior Industrial Engineer$169,240
  23. Senior Packaging Engineer$169,240
  24. Director of Automation$169,240
  25. Automation Manager$169,240

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

Roles in Midland, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$213,840$389,330$462,8101000.64
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$213,840$389,330$462,8101000.64
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$213,840$389,330$462,8101000.64
4CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
5Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
6Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
7VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
8Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
9Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
10FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
11Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
12Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$137,550$172,520$235,1808001.2
13Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
14Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
15Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
16VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
17Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
18Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
19NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
20Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
21Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
22Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
23Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
24Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
25Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
26Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
27R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
28R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
29Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
30Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
31Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$142,030$169,240$294,5702601.52
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$124,430$154,630$208,1107601.54
46Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$113,760$148,080$193,3801600.94
47Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
48Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
49Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
50Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
51Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
52Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
53Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
54Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
55Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
56Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
57Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
58Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
59Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
60Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
61Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
62Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
63Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
64Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
65Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
66Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
67Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
68Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
69Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
70Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
71Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
72Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
73EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
74VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
75Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
76Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
77Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
78Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
79Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
80Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
81Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$104,430$141,120$175,7503201.11
82VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
83Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
84Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
85National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
86Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
87National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
88Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
89Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
90Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
91Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
92Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
93Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
94Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
95Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$99,740$139,380$185,9505901.19
96Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$107,440$138,930$138,930701.66
97Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$107,440$138,930$138,930701.66
98Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$107,440$138,930$138,930701.66
99Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
100Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
101Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
102Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
103Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
104Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
105Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
106Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
107Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
108VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
109Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
110Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
111QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
112Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
113Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
114FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
115FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
116Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
117QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
118Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
119Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
120Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
121Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
122Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
123Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
124Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
125Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
126QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
127Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
128CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
129Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
130Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
131Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,460$135,200$172,2202201.12
132VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
133VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
134Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
135General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
136Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
137EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
138Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
139Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$81,420$132,420$206,0804,8301.75
140Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$107,190$131,860$164,390701
141Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,620$131,220$168,840701.04
142Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,620$131,220$168,840701.04
143Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,620$131,220$168,840701.04
144Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,620$131,220$168,840701.04
145Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,620$131,220$168,840701.04
146Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
147Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
148Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
149Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
150Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
151Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
152Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
153Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
154Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,320$127,420$198,3301300.85
155PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,930$126,190$160,2604000.3
156MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,930$126,190$160,2604000.3
157SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,930$126,190$160,2604000.3
158Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,930$126,190$160,2604000.3
159Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,930$126,190$160,2604000.3
160Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
161Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
162Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
163Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
164Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
165Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
166Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
167Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
168Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
169Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
170Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
171CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$99,270$125,200$168,8502501.07
172Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,690$116,540$139,6201501.21
173Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,690$116,540$139,6201501.21
174Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$92,690$116,540$139,6201501.21
175Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
176Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
177Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
178Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
179Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
180Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,840$104,840$111,880Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
181VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
182Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
183Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
184Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
185Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
186Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
187Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
188Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
189Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
190Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
191Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
192Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
193Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
194Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,830$103,990$141,1903401.96
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,800$100,890$131,3701,2401.08
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,800$100,890$131,3701,2401.08
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,800$100,890$131,3701,2401.08
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$76,800$100,890$131,3701,2401.08
199Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,880$98,170$130,0909301.11
200Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,880$98,170$130,0909301.11
201Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,100$91,570$121,3005805.29
202Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,100$91,570$121,3005805.29
203Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,100$91,570$121,3005805.29
204Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,450$83,820$108,9303000.91
205Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,450$83,820$108,9303000.91
206Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$65,450$83,820$108,9303000.91
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,070$81,880$110,7001,3702.83
216Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
217Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
218Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
219Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
220Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
221CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
222Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
223Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$60,560$80,170$108,6404300.82
224Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$74,740$79,220$80,9501504.58
225Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,430$75,430$97,4803100.8
226PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,570$74,000$101,7604308.36
227Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,570$74,000$101,7604308.36
228Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,570$74,000$101,7604308.36
229Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,570$74,000$101,7604308.36
230Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,920$70,840$90,7207201.47
231Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,920$70,840$90,7207201.47
232QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,750$61,690$65,0901603.49
233Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
234TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
235Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
236Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
237Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
238Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
239Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
240Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
241Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
242Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
243Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
244Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,660$61,410$82,3708102.47
245Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
246Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
247Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
248Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
249Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
250Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
251Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
252Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
253Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
254Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
255Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
256Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
257Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
258Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
259Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
260Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
261End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
262Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,430$60,420$75,3202,6307.62
263Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,590$59,530$73,2109801.64
264NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$37,000$59,490$86,6303006.37
265CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
2665-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
267Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
268CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
269Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
270Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
271EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
272CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
273Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
274Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
275Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
276Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
277Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,150$58,800$63,4302701.18
278Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
279Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
280Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
281Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
282Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
283Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$58,450$78,1902800.91
284Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,950$57,800$70,5102600.8
285Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
286Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
287CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
288Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
289Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
290First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
291Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
292Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
293Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
294Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
295Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
296Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,530$47,590$61,1007201.54
297GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$36,480$47,580$81,320800.69
298Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$36,480$47,580$81,320800.69
299Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,800$46,340$54,0803900.64
300Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
301Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
302Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
303Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
304CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
305Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
306Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
307Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
308Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
309Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
310Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
311Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
312Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
313Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
314Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
315Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
316Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
317Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
318Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,100$46,060$53,150700.35
319Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,750$45,600$48,210500.4
320Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,750$45,600$48,210500.4
321Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
322Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
323Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
324Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
325Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
326Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
327Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,640$45,060$49,2704900.76
328Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$23,720$36,690$73,99014010.5
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,870$35,010$38,1801,0700.62
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,870$35,010$38,1801,0700.62

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Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Flexographic Press Operator, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, 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, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Texas

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

The Midland, TX metro hub reveals a distinct compensation market for manufacturing-related positions. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position shows a median of $389,330, significantly higher than the national median of $213,990. This level of executive pay is reflective of regional market drivers, particularly those linked to capital-intensive sectors.

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

For the CFO (Manufacturing) role, the median is $172,520, which is slightly higher than the national median of $166,570. The CFO role here has a middle band width of $97,630. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a median of $169,240, which is just below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Midland, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width for this manager role is $152,540.

Technical roles like the Calibration Technician report a median of $36,690, which is considerably lower than the national median of $67,820 for this classification. This suggests that the local labor supply for calibration talent is either broader in scope or distinct from the national average, resulting in lower reported medians for the local SOC mapping. The sanitation technician role has a median of $35,010, close to the national median of $36,840. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that the location quotient for the Calibration Technician in Midland is 10.5, reflecting a very high concentration of this role relative to the local workforce. As these are occupational proxies, recruiters should be careful to account for the specific technical scope of their open roles when evaluating these salaries.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Such a change can result from a shift in the composition of workers captured by the survey, or from broader economic adjustments in the local market. For manufacturing occupations in Midland, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What does the very high location quotient for calibration technicians mean?

A location quotient of 10.5 indicates a high concentration of this role in Midland compared to the U.S. average. It shows that Midland has a significant regional focus on this type of technical labor.

How can the median change of -$40,730 for the engineering manager be explained?

Such a change can result from a shift in the composition of workers captured by the survey, or from broader economic adjustments in the local market. For manufacturing occupations in Midland, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Are the provided sanitation technician wages reflective of hazardous work conditions?

The BLS sanitation technician figure is based on the general janitor/cleaner SOC. It does not account for facility-specific hazards or specialized certifications, which may require a premium over these reported medians.

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